Lovely Lima

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Although I am half Peruvian, I swear I am not being biased. My previous trip made me realize why millions of people from all around the world travel to Peru.

From Peru’s amazing culinary experience in Lima, to the mystical history throughout all of Peru, or for spiritual reasons that might seem to bring you to the middle of the Amazon, Peru has endless things to do.  

First things first, I want to share what my abuelita recommends for traveling in Peru.

Do not be a tourist when traveling, be a traveler and understand the difference.

Abuelita’s tips:

  • Carry cencillos - which means change.

    CARRY SMALL CHANGE AND WHATEVER MONEY YOU NEED FOR THE DAY. Try to always have small bills and change because you have to remember, if you are buying street food or taking local taxis...they will only have $1,$5,and if you’re lucky $10’s. Abuelita doesn’t let me leave the house with more than $30-50 soles. (Which converts $10-15) You never want to carry all of your money on you, for multiple reasons.

  • Wear a crossbody bag that has a zipper. Trust me. It’s easier to get your bag stolen if you have it hanging on your shoulder. And zippers just keep everything safe inside.

  • Wear comfy shoes. Unless you’re being fancy and going out to a nice restaurant or party, there’s no need for fancy shoes. Be comfortable, you’re going to be walking a lot.

  • Drink water…stay hydrated . Between sight seeing, eating all the salty food, and drinking pisco sours it’s very easy to forget to drink water. This is also help if you are planning on visiting Cusco because it’s important to stay hydrated to help avoid altitude sickness. 

  • Lock the doors when you get in a taxi

Lima

Here’s what I did in Lima and I recommend you do it too:

Visit Barranco- cute beach town with tons of street art and restaurants . I spent a lovely Saturday afternoon here.

Things to do in Barranco:

Puente de los Suspiros

Eat at Isolina

Buy a Marciano de fruta from a kid on the street selling it…don’t forget to tip him!

Enjoy the scenery and art

MATE museo ( if you’re into fashion & photography) Mario Testino’s beautiful gallery.  

I felt safe in Barranco. I could walk around with my phone here, you can’t don’t do that shit in Callao because it will get snatched.

Because of this, I now walk in unfamiliar areas more focused on my environment instead of being on my phone. 

As for food in Lima, my dad is a chef and I am honestly spoiled because he cooks for me when we go. He works at a restaurant in La Punta, his boss wants him there everyday because people complain if he doesn’t cook. That being said I am picky as fuck, but that’s okay because whenever I recommend what I like no one ever complains. 

Places I recommend in La Punta, Lima:

  • En Su Punta- my dad is the Chef here 

  • La Balsa for yummy homemade Cremoladas 🤤