What can I do in Lima?

Paraglide over the ocean from Miraflores, take a boat to swim with sea lions at the Palomino Islands, cycle the coast, and dive into one of the world's great food scenes.

When is the best time to visit?

December to March is warm and sunny; the rest of the year is cooler under the coastal garúa mist, though activities run year-round.

Yes — Lima is the country's transport hub, with the main international airport and connections to every region, and worth a day or two in its own right.

Things to do in Lima

Peru's coastal capital sprawls along Pacific cliffs, a city of world-famous food, pre-Columbian pyramids and ocean views that doubles as the arrival point and springboard for the whole country. You can be airborne over the sea within an hour of landing.

Cliffs, ocean and culture

Tandem paragliding off the Miraflores cliffs, boat trips to the Palomino sea-lion islands, coastal cycling and the deserts and lomas nearby — all in the central coast. Open the Book here tab to see what is running.