A Week in Lima: A Foodie's Guide to Miraflores and Barranco

Lima is one of the world's great food cities, and a week is just enough to eat it well. We spent a month there, and this guide covers the dishes, the places, the booking tips and a day-by-day plan for Miraflores and Barranco, from lunch-only ceviche to tasting menus.

What's inside

• Arriving: airport to Miraflores and Barranco, with the Airport Express stops
• Miraflores vs Barranco: where to stay, and how to beat the honking
• Basics: entry, money, Yape (a Peruvian payment app) and cards, water and safety, street-crossing and beach tips
• Must-eat checklist and ordering phrases
• Ceviche picks and the lunch-only rule
• Markets, a printable exotic-fruit cheat sheet and a bodega treat list
• Central, Maido and Kjolle in one table: days, booking windows and costs
• What our 28-day month actually cost, plus 3-, 4- and 7-day itineraries, budgets and common mistakes

Who it's for

Food-focused travelers, couples and remote workers planning a week or more in Lima, Peru.

Format: Instant PDF download, 24 pages. Prices are approximate as of October 2026. Check before you go.

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