Lima itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · PeruOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 33
- Per day
- ≈ 336 PEN
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Lima itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Miraflores
- Day 2 Historic centre
- Day 3 Larco and Barranco
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 336 PEN a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–18:30
Miraflores
Culture
Huaca Pucllana
A 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid in the middle of the city. Guided tour required; lit up in the evening.
≈ 15 PEN per personLandmark
Parque Kennedy
Miraflores' park full of cats; stop at the picarones (fried sweet potato doughnuts) stand.
FreeNature
Malecón de Miraflores
Clifftop coastal path; Parque del Amor (El Beso), paragliding (80 USD).
FreeFood
La Mar Cebichería
Gastón Acurio's temple to ceviche. Lunch only; without a reservation expect a queue at 12:00. Try the leche de tigre.
≈ 70 PEN per person- 3 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Malecón Gün Batımı Faro
Lighthouse and surfers; Pacific sunset (in summer).
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Punto Azul MirafloresGood, cheap ceviche; expect a queue.
- Museo AmanoChancay textiles; in Miraflores.
Day 2 · 09:30–16:15
Historic centre
Landmark
Plaza de Armas Lima
UNESCO-listed centre; changing of the guard at the Government Palace at 12:00, the Cathedral (Pizarro's tomb) and the Town Hall.
FreeCulture
Convento de San Francisco
Catacombs with 25,000 skeletons and a Moorish-style library. Tour required; no photography.
≈ 15 PEN per personCulture
Casa de Aliaga
Home of the same family since 1535, the oldest private house in the Americas. Reservation needed.
≈ 30 PEN per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Food
El Cordano
A 1905 tavern next to the palace; butifarra sandwich (pork sandwich) and pisco sour, a haunt of presidents.
≈ 35 PEN per personFood
Barrio Chino Calle Capón
Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) district; try Wa Lok.
≈ 25 PEN per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Museo del Banco CentralGold and ceramics; free entry, an alternative to Aliaga.
- Chifa Wa Lok Barrio ChinoLima's most famous chifa; arroz chaufa (fried rice).
Day 3 · 09:00–21:00
Larco and Barranco
Culture
Museo Larco
Peru's best museum: 5,000-year-old gold, Moche ceramics, an erotic gallery, a bougainvillea garden and open storage.
≈ 40 PEN per personFood
Museo Larco Café
Garden restaurant; lomo saltado (stir-fried beef), lovely setting.
≈ 50 PEN per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Barranco Puente de los Suspiros
The Bridge of Sighs; the Bajada de los Baños path leads down to the ocean, with street art along the way.
FreeCulture
MATE Museo Mario Testino
Museum of the fashion photographer, in a Barranco mansion.
≈ 25 PEN per person- 4 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Ayahuasca Bar Barranco
Pisco cocktail bar in a restored mansion; go in the evening.
≈ 50 PEN per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Isolina Taberna BarrancoCriollo cooking in giant portions; reservation needed.
- Pedro de Osma MuseumColonial art in a Barranco mansion.
Day 4 · 08:00–15:30Day trip
Paracas and Ballestas
Nature
Paracas Ballestas Adaları Teknesi
3.5 hours from Lima (tour departs 05:00, about 200 PEN) or by Cruz del Sur bus. The 'poor man's Galapagos': sea lions, Humboldt penguins and the Candelabro geoglyph.
≈ 60 PEN per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Paracas National Reserve
Where desert meets ocean: Playa Roja red beach, the Catedral rock and flamingos.
≈ 11 PEN per personFood
Paracas Lagunillas Balık Lokantası
Fishing cove inside the reserve; ceviche and chicharrón de pescado (fried fish).
≈ 50 PEN per personNature
El Chaco Paracas Sahili
Town beach; pisco sour, then 4 hours back.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Huacachina Vahası IcaSand dunes and buggy rides (1 hour from Ica); pisco vineyard. An alternative to Chaco (return at night).
- Chalana ParacasSeafront restaurant; seafood.
Day 5 · 09:00–17:00Day trip
Pachacamac and San Isidro
Culture
Pachacamac
Pre-Inca pilgrimage centre (30 km south); Temple of the Sun and Acllahuasi, new museum. Go in the morning, before the haze.
≈ 15 PEN per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Huaca Huallamarca San Isidro
Restored adobe pyramid in the middle of a residential neighbourhood.
≈ 5 PEN per personNature
El Olivar San Isidro
Park with an olive grove of 1,500-year-old trees; peaceful.
FreeFood
Astrid y Gastón Casa Moreyra
The restaurant of Peru's culinary revolution; lunch menu, reservation needed (or choose cheaper Panchita).
≈ 250 PEN per personLandmark
Bosque El Olivar Kafe & Sanat
Galleries in San Isidro.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Panchita MirafloresAcurio's criollo restaurant; anticuchos (beef heart skewers).
- Museo de la NaciónNational museum; Yuyanapaq exhibition.
Day 6 · 09:30–18:00
Callao and Chorrillos
Landmark
Real Felipe Fortress
Spanish fortress from 1747; tour, harbour.
≈ 15 PEN per personLandmark
Callao Monumental
Old port district with colourful murals; galleries (stay in the safe area).
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
La Rana Verde La Punta
Yacht club restaurant; ceviche with sea views.
≈ 55 PEN per person- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Morro Solar Chorrillos
Cross on the Chorrillos hilltop; panorama of Lima bay. Take a taxi.
FreeFood
Mercado de Surquillo
Local market; fruit (lucuma, chirimoya) and emoliente (warm herbal drink).
≈ 15 PEN per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Magic Water CircuitLight-and-music park with 13 fountains; go in the evening. Guinness record holder.
- Sonia ChorrillosA cevichería run by a fishing family.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:30
Ceviche morning and a gentle farewell
Food
Mercado de Surquillo No.1 Kahvaltı
Juice and tamal (steamed corn parcel) at a market stall.
≈ 15 PEN per personNature
Parque del Amor Sabah
Statue of the kissing couple; mosaic bench.
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Al Toke Pez Surquillo
Ceviche and chicharrón combo at the counter; opens 11:30. Your farewell meal.
≈ 30 PEN per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Havalimanı Express Bus
Airport Express Lima from Miraflores takes 1 hour; farewell.
≈ 25 PEN per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Museo de Sitio Pucllana KafeRestaurant with a view of the pyramid.
- Indian Market MirafloresAlpaca goods and handicraft souvenirs; on Petit Thouars.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Lima trip easier
- Use Uber or Cabify (safer than street taxis); the Metropolitano bus is fast; Airport Express Lima costs 25 PEN. Stay in Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro.
- Summer in Lima runs from December to April: 25-28°C and sunny, with beaches (Punta Hermosa) open. February is the hottest month. May and October are transitional months.
- Ceviche costs 40-70 PEN (lunch only, freshest then), menú del día (set lunch) 15, luxury 200+; tip 10%; cards are widely accepted, markets take cash. Don't drink tap water.
- Larco and San Francisco are visited on tours or with guides; the Paracas trip leaves at 05:00 and makes a long day (the Cruz del Sur bus is comfortable); Huaca Pucllana is guided.
- Safety: the centre is empty at night, don't stray outside Callao Monumental, and watch your phone on the street; Miraflores is safe.
- Pisco sour, chicha morada (purple corn drink), lomo saltado, ají de gallina (creamy chicken stew), anticuchos, picarones; lucuma ice cream.
Spending: ≈ 2,350 PEN per person for 7 days
- Food1,100 PEN
- Entry and tours600 PEN
- Local transport450 PEN
- Other200 PEN
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Lima?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Lima cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 336 PEN per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Lima?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.