Advice requested for Lima

[chpal]

Hi, we’ll be disembarking in Lima (Callao) and spending one or two nights in the city before heading to the airport.  I’m looking at the Miraflores area, or the historic centre, or Barranco.  Any advice as to which would be the best area to choose - some interesting sights within a close and easy walk, not terribly far from either the cruise port or airport( if that’s a possibility?).  Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated!

[chpal]

No-one has any suggestions?

[edinburgher]

On 1/17/2024 at 10:37 PM, chpal said:

Hi, we’ll be disembarking in Lima (Callao) and spending one or two nights in the city before heading to the airport

We spent two days there but overnighted on the ship, not in a hotel, as Lima was only a port of call.  As you have had no response, perhaps looking at past threads might throw up some information.

 

If you have not yet used the SEARCH Tool and read any, these would be a start:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?q=lima&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=47

 

And for Callao as both Lima and Callao get quoted.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?q=callao&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=47

 

Edited January 19 by edinburgher

[chpal]

Thanks.  I did do the SEARCH but didn’t find what I needed.  I’ll continue to do my research- the cruise is a bit away still.

[Traveling Fools]

Stay in the Miraflores area.  It is safer at night than the historic area.  I think there is a Marriott in Miraflores.

 

[chpal]

30 minutes ago, Traveling Fools said:

Stay in the Miraflores area.  It is safer at night than the historic area.  I think there is a Marriott in Miraflores.

 

Thanks!  And interesting spots close enough to walk to (some mobility issues)?

[HappyKatya]

On 1/17/2024 at 2:37 PM, chpal said:

Hi, we’ll be disembarking in Lima (Callao) and spending one or two nights in the city before heading to the airport.  I’m looking at the Miraflores area, or the historic centre, or Barranco.  Any advice as to which would be the best area to choose - some interesting sights within a close and easy walk, not terribly far from either the cruise port or airport( if that’s a possibility?).  Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated!

We were in Lima December 13, 2023.

We sailed Princess, they run a ships bus to Miraflores, be sure to take a ships bus! Callao is ultra-dangerous.

Be sure to stay in Miraflores, we researched extensively, it's the only safe area and the only place to get near the spectacular cliffs overlooking the ocean. 

Barranco is supposed to be pretty and relatively safe but no ocean views. 

Government Center is a 40 minute taxi inland from Miraflores and full of demonstrations and police.

I would never stay there

 

Map of Miraflores Malecons (Ocean Promenades):  https://*****.com/r839jxw2

-Larcomar, Malecon de la Reserva 610, Miraflores: Mall with ocean view coffee shops/eateries
   **We loved Trattoria Mambrino at Larcomar, great ocean sunset patio & Pisco Sours!
-Parque del Amor, Av, Mal. Cisneros, Miraflores
-Malecón de Miraflores, Mal. de la Reserva 275
-Mal. Cisneros, Miraflores 15074 [Mal.=Malecon]
-Miraflores Chinese Park, Mal. Cisneros, Miraflores
-Mal. de la Marina, Miraflores 15074, Peru
 

Lima Restaurants Map: https://*****.com/3tmu5d2x

-La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla, Av. José Larco 999, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-Mercado San Martín, Ca. San Martín 482, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-** Manolo, Av. José Larco 608, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-Chicharrones Don Lucho, C. Berlín 612, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-Costazul Seafood, C. Berlín 899, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-La Mar Cevichería Peruana, Av. Mariscal La Mar 770, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-Puerto Marisko, Av. del Ejército 182, Miraflores 15074, Peru
-Beso Francés Crepería, Malecón Cisneros Miraflores Gobierno Regional de Lima LIMA, 18, Peru
-Beso Francés Crepería, Mal. de la Reserva 131, Miraflores 15074, Peru

 

We took a cab from Princess bus stop Miraflores to Plaza des Armas in Government Center, then walked south to Plaza San Martin, and took a cab back to Miraflores but stopped at MANOLO restaurant above and walked back to the ocean.  Manolo looks like a local cafe and it is. The Lomo Saltado (below) was excellent and the thick Spain-style Hot Chocolate is actually a paste in which you dip churros, yum.

 

 Government Center Sights Map, 1 hour walk: https://*****.com/2pjcpe3n

-Plaza San Martín**, Av. Nicolás de Piérola. Statue of José San Martin, led revolt vs Spain
-Plaza des Armas, Plaza central, Lima (Google: "Lima Main Square")
-Palacio de Gobierno de Peru (Google: Government Palace) - 11:45am Changing of Guard,
    Lima Instagram Sign, Plaza de San Francisco. Streets around Plaza de Armas are beautiful
-Metropolitan Cathedral/Catedral de Lima, Jirón Carabaya (Gigi: Lima Cathedral)

 

Traditional Peruvian Food:
-Arroz con pollo - Chicken with rice, a Peruvian family favorite.
-Ají de gallina - Classic traditional Peruvian chicken stew.
-**Lomo saltado - Stir fried beef insanely juicy and tender.
-Seco de Res - Beef on the bone stewed w. cilantro until fall apart tender.
-Rocoto Relleno - Hot Rocoto chili peppers defanged & stuffed w. meat, spice & raisins
-Spain-style Hot Chocolate paste 
-Chicharrón pork & sweet potato sandwich.....
-Grilled scallops w. butter 
-**Arroz con mariscos Rice w. Seafood
-Chicharron de pescado  
 

[chpal]

This is so helpful - thank you so much for all of this information!

[AKJonesy]

Traffic is horrendous there so plan accordingly.