Lima

Created: 08/2025

Updated: 08/2025

Capital of Peru: Lima

In Lima, you can experience multiple facets of the city—from the colonial architecture of the historic center,
preserved from the Spanish colonial era, to the modern coastal district of Miraflores that reflects a fresh, contemporary South American vibe.

It’s also renowned as a gastronomic city, home to many outstanding seafood restaurants.

From Lima, you can easily take a bus to other famous destinations such as Huacachina and Nasca.

I hope my photos help you get a small sense of the atmosphere of this city.

Sightseeing Spot

Historic Center of Lima

The historic center of Lima preserves many plazas, churches, and colonial buildings from the era of Spanish rule.

You'll find plenty of colorful, eye-catching structures that are characteristic of South American colonial architecture.

Even on the smaller side streets, you’ll often come across scenes that make you want to take a photo.
It’s definitely worth exploring the area in different directions.

Miraflores

This is the coastal area of Lima.

The area features hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls,
giving the impression of a well-developed commercial district.

And when you actually head down toward the shore, you'll find dramatic cliffs and beaches,
where you can truly feel the grandeur of nature on the American continent.

Barranco District

The Barranco district is a highly artistic area.

The walls of nearly every building are painted with artwork,
and the quality of these paintings is remarkably high.

Places where wall art is recognized as a legitimate form of expression
are rare in Japan, making this a striking and refreshing experience.

Paracas

This is a beautiful coastal region rich in biodiversity, located about three hours by car from Lima.

By joining a tour, you can visit Paracas, Huacachina, and Nasca all in one trip.
(If you plan to go to Nasca, it will likely be a two-day tour.)

It's a great way to experience the rich ecosystems and natural beauty of South America,
so I highly recommend it if you're visiting Lima!
Ideally, you should go all the way to Nasca—I regret not making it there myself...

Huacachina

Huacachina is a magical oasis town nestled in the middle of the desert.

Surrounded entirely by towering sand dunes, a single lake sits quietly at the center,
with a small town built around it—like something out of a dream.

The tour I joined included a walk around the town and a desert adventure with dune buggies and sandboarding.
These activities are quite thrilling and feel more like amusement park rides,
so if you're into that kind of excitement, you'll absolutely love it.

Restaurant

Siete Sopas

This is a Peruvian restaurant that seems popular with locals. It's open late into the night!

When I went—well past 10 PM—there were still one or two groups waiting outside.
That says a lot about how loved this place is.

If you're looking to enjoy authentic Peruvian cuisine, I definitely recommend stopping by.

Since it's a bit of a distance from Miraflores, taking an Uber or similar ride service is probably your best bet.

Punto Azul

I stumbled upon this place while wandering around Miraflores, and it turned out to be a hugely popular restaurant.
Their squid ink pasta is especially well-known—and it tasted absolutely fantastic.
If you're curious about the local dish ceviche, this is a great spot to give it a try.

By the way, I had my first Pisco Sour here, and it was much stronger than I expected—I ended up a bit tipsy!
But the flavor and aroma were excellent, so if you're curious, it's definitely worth a sip.