Lima

Whether you’ve already booked your trip to Lima and Arequipa or you’re trying to decide between the two, the first thing to know is that they’re very different cities. So, it makes comparing Lima vs. Arequipa a breeze. But given that each city has its unique qualities, if you only have time to visit one […]

Are you planning a trip to Peru and want to visit the beach? If you’ve done some research, you probably already know that Paracas and Mancora are among Peru’s most popular coastal destinations. But you might be wondering: Is Mancora or Paracas a better place to visit? I’ve been to both and will cover the

Lima’s got it tough. In a country where Machu Picchu dominates the average tourist’s attention, it can be hard to convince people that Peru’s capital is worth a visit. I lived in Lima for two years and am here to give you a different perspective. So, before you write off Lima, let me show you

Maybe you’ve heard? Lima is a gastronomic hub, and Peru is rated among the top in the world for its cuisine. Naturally then, there are a lot of markets to buy all those ingredients.  But aside from this, Lima has plenty of unique and adventurous non-food markets. So, I’ll introduce you to some of the

You may have heard horror stories about traveling to and from the Lima airport. Traffic. Car break-ins. Less than appealing landscapes. Did I mention traffic? Someone finally got on the ball and made traveling to and from the Lima airport a little less painful with the Airport Express Lima bus. This guide takes an in-depth