Lima has some of the world's best restaurants, a colonial center, cliffside neighborhoods like Miraflores and Barranco, and museums on pre-Columbian cultures. It is often the gateway to Machu Picchu. The best weather is December to April.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August, September.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 6h from the US East Coast, 13h from Europe, 22h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Winter (June to October) is gray and damp; summer is sunny.
- Take taxis from app or hotel at night.
- Book top restaurants such as Central and Maido weeks ahead.
Plan a trip to Lima
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