Food destinations within easy reach of Lima, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Lima. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Sunday pachamanca (earth-oven slow-cooked meat) at the Lurin valley restaurants
Lurin 45 minutes south of Lima is the Sunday pachamanca destination, Andean earth-oven slow-cooked meat at family restaurants near the Pachacamac ruins.
Famous for: Pacific coast cevicherias and seafood terraces in the southern beach district
Punta Hermosa 60-90 minutes south of Lima is the summer Pacific coast cevicheria destination, beach-cabin seafood lunch on terraces facing the swell.
Famous for: Working artisanal fish market and dawn catch with cevicheria lunch on the malecon
Chorrillos 20 minutes south of Miraflores is Lima's working artisanal fish wharf, the dawn auction at the Caleta plus cevicheria lunch on the malecon nearby.
Famous for: Weekend pachamanca and parrillada at the Lurin-river valley family restaurants
Cieneguilla 60-75 minutes east of Lima is the weekend pachamanca and parrillada day trip, Andean earth-oven family restaurants along the Lurin river valley.
Discover the Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis, and a winery on a day trip from Lima. See sea lions, penguins, and guano birds, and enjoy a Pisco tasting.
Embark on a day trip from Lima to Huacachina and enjoy an afternoon of sandboarding and sand skiing. Savor a delicious lunch and enjoy a wine and Pisco tasting in Ica.
Explore Paracas and Huacachina: sail around the Ballestas Islands, marvel at the marine life, and sandboard across the desert dunes. Adventure and nature in one trip!