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Lima was such a pleasant surprise! The city felt safe, fun, and had a really relaxed vibe. The hop-on hop-off bus was perfect for seeing all the major attractions without stress. The food was absolutely delicious, and there are plenty of beautiful spots to explore on foot. I’d definitely recommend staying in the Miraflores district—it’s the perfect base for enjoying everything the city has to offer.

No rain! Took a walking tour in central Lima down Union Street between the two squares. Took a paid tour around miraflores and othe rDistricts Took a long day bus tour to Paracas and Huacachina which was great albeit a long 16+ hours trip. All very interesting

Safe compared to local news outlets. Police always guarding places where tourists tend to frequently visit. The center of Lima and neighborhoods like Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco among others very safe.

Lima is huge and you have to pretty much use Uber for everything versus public buses and traffic is always bad so plan accordingly. It has much culture and history to offer. Many excursions are worthwhile both within Lima or tours that last all day and take you many places outside the city of great interest like the desert and the ocean. Start with the city centre historical tour and go from there according to your interests. Take a guided tour for the most part from a reputable company to get the most out of the experience. A few things do not need a guide (as one of mine told me) like the great fountain and lights show each night near the city centre.

I would suggest to stay in Barranco instead of Miraflores. Barranco is very safe, has a lively arts scene and great restaurants. Close to the beach as well and tons of local people if people watching is your thing. Plaza the Armas, the beach, the restaurants and walkability were our favorite things.

Lima is a very interesting city with lots to do. I really enjoyed the beautiful museums. I visited an archaeological site - and could have seen more sites and museums if I had more time. The food was outstanding and so many walkable areas. Great shopping as well. It is sometimes a challenge to find a taxi and as in many big cities the traffic is busy - plan extra time for transit. The people are very friendly and I wish I had a few more days to explore.