Lima Hotels

Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in the city center. When staying in Lima, we recommend El Ducado Hotel Lima, Senorio Gran Hotel Lima, Sheraton Lima Hotel and Convention Center (2 km southeast), 1900 Backpacker's Hostel (2 km southeast), and Hotel San Agustin Colonial (2 km northeast).

Central

Central Lima is the centre or heart of Lima the capital city of Peru. Central Lima comprises of four areas; Centro Historico, Barrios Altos, Barrio Chino and Santa Beatriz.

Javier Prado West

Javier Prado West is the area of Lima south of the Rimac River and west of Av. Arequipa, excluding Central Lima, Miraflores and Barranco which have their own pages.

Javier Prado East

Javier Prado East is the area south of Rio Rimac, north of Rio Lurin and east of Av.

Miraflores

Miraflores is a suburb or barrio of Lima the capital city of Peru. Miraflores is known as Ciudad Heroica or the Heroic City.

Barranco

Barranco is a suburb or barrio of Lima the capital city of Peru. Barranco is south of Miraflores with many clubs and cafes popular among college students in Lima.

Rio Rimac North

Rio Rimac North is the section of Lima north of the Rimac river, excluding Cerro San Cristobal which is part of Central Lima.

Rio Lurin South

Rio Lurin South is the area south of Rio Lurin, Lima, Peru. The following suburbs or barrios are located within the area designated as Rio Lurin South; Lurin, Pachacamac, Pucusana, Punta Hermosa, Punta Negra, San Bartolo, Santa María del Mar.

Lima is covered in clould like smog for 8 mths of every year and contributes to high respiratory problems for the residents. The cloud is created by several factors - not just pollution - from this most populated Peruvian city. Raymond F.

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The electronics market is a good source of almost any DVD you can imagine and you can get entire seasons of shows for $5. In English of course :) Paul O.

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Stay at the Original Casa del Mochilero! It is the one of the best backpackers in South America. The people who work there are so friendly. The showers are hot, there is a good communal tv/dvd room, a shared kitchen, a shared dining room, comfortable beds. What more could you ask for It is in a … Emma D.More Lima Tips  GeckoGo