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Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
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Lima (LIM)
May 15, 2027 - May 27, 2027
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Lima (LIM)
Oct 28, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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Lima (LIM)
Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 09, 2026
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Lima (LIM)
Dec 06, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026

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Lima (LIM)
Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 09, 2026

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Lima (LIM)
Apr 15, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027

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Lima (LIM)
Dec 16, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

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Destination facts

Destination airports
  • Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
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Hub of the Americas® in Panama

Fly to Lima with Copa Air

Sunset over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Miraflores, Lima

Fly to Lima through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City. Lima, the capital of Peru, faces the Pacific Ocean and is known as the gastronomic capital of South America. It combines oceanfront promenades with sea views, a Centro Histórico (historic center) declared a World Heritage Site, neighborhoods full of art and cultural life, and Peruvian cuisine. Choose your departure city and dates to check available flights to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).

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What should you know before traveling to Lima?

Lima uses the Peruvian sol, is on UTC-5 time and has a mild oceanfront climate: sunny summers and cool, cloudy winters. Its international airport, Jorge Chávez, is in Callao, next to Lima.

Airport

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), in Callao, next to Lima. The terminal has currency exchange offices, ATMs and an information desk.

Currency

The sol (S/) is Peru's official currency. You can exchange foreign currency at banks and currency exchange offices.

Time zone

UTC-5, the same time throughout Peru.

Weather and seasons

December to March is summer, with sunny, hot days. In winter the weather is mild and humid with heavy cloud cover, and rain is scarce.

Is Lima right for you?

Yes, if you're into Peruvian cuisine, history and an oceanfront city with sunsets over the Pacific. Depending on your type of trip, these are the plans that fit best.

Huaca Pucllana adobe pyramid at sunset in Miraflores, Lima

With family

The Circuito Mágico del Agua (Magic Water Circuit) in the Parque de la Reserva, with illuminated fountains, and the parks and gardens of the Malecón de Miraflores.

As a couple or on your honeymoon

Sunsets over the Pacific from the oceanfront promenades, the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) in Barranco and dinner with an ocean view.

Adventure and nature

A paragliding flight over the Costa Verde, surf lessons on its beaches or a boat trip to see the sea lions of the Palomino Islands. Check sea conditions before you go.

Culture and history

The Centro Histórico, pre-Hispanic huacas (ancient sacred sites) right in the city, such as Huaca Pucllana, and the Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary, south of Lima.

Food

Ceviche, lomo saltado, causa and anticuchos, markets with fresh produce, Peruvian cooking classes and pisco tastings.

With friends and nightlife

The districts of Miraflores and Barranco offer a wide range of nightlife, with bars, live music and restaurants.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

You can visit Lima year-round, and the best time depends on your plans. December to March is summer, the season for sun and beaches; from June to September the weather is cooler and cloudier, and the city is best enjoyed for its museums, neighborhoods and food.

Pacific waves on a beach south of Lima on a sunny afternoon

Summer

From December to March the days are sunny and hot, the favorite season for the Costa Verde beaches and sunsets.

Winter

From June to September the sky is usually cloudy and the air is cool and humid. Bring a sweater or a light jacket.

Fiestas Patrias (national holidays)

On July 28 and 29 Peru celebrates its independence, with parades and celebrations across the country.

Before you go

Check the weather forecast a few days ahead and, if you're heading to the beach, check sea conditions.

Which area of Lima is best to stay in?

It depends on your trip: Miraflores if you want the oceanfront promenade and everything nearby; Barranco if you prefer a bohemian neighborhood with art and nightlife; and San Isidro if you're looking for a quieter setting among parks.

Palm-lined oceanfront promenade path in Barranco, Lima

Miraflores

On the oceanfront, with the promenade, parks, restaurants and shops. Together with San Isidro, it is home to a large share of the city's hotels. A good choice if it's your first time.

Barranco

Lima's bohemian neighborhood, where cobblestone streets blend with murals and galleries. A good choice if you're into art, culture and nightlife.

San Isidro

A residential and business district with the Bosque El Olivar, a park of centuries-old olive trees. A good choice if you prefer a quieter setting.

What places should you visit in Lima?

The Centro Histórico, the Miraflores oceanfront promenades, Barranco and the pre-Hispanic huacas are home to the best plans. For each place, we tell you who it's for.

Stepped adobe walls of Huaca Pucllana under a blue sky, Lima

Centro Histórico and Plaza Mayor

Lima's Centro Histórico is a World Heritage Site. Around the Plaza Mayor you'll find the Cathedral, the Government Palace and colonial mansions. Ideal for history and architecture.

San Francisco Monastery

It is one of the largest religious complexes in Lima, with catacombs you can visit. Ideal for history.

Malecón de Miraflores

With a unique view of the Bay of Lima, it's a perfect place to walk, bike and watch the sunset. Ideal for everyone.

Huaca Pucllana

A pre-Inca archaeological site in the heart of Miraflores that was one of the main ceremonial centers of its time. Visits are guided. Ideal for learning about Lima's past.

Barranco and the Puente de los Suspiros

An old wooden bridge near the Parque Municipal. Below it, the Bajada de los Baños is a pedestrian walkway that leads to a Pacific lookout. Ideal for couples and at sunset.

Circuito Mágico del Agua

In the Parque de la Reserva, a large complex of water fountains that light up at night. Ideal for families.

Barrio Chino (Chinatown)

Past the Portada Monumental (monumental gateway) is the center of Chinese culture in Peru, with the Chinese-Peruvian cuisine known as chifa. Ideal for food lovers.

Costa Verde

A stretch of beaches at the foot of the cliffs, with easy access from the city. Ideal for surfing, walks and sunsets; check sea conditions before going in the water.

Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary

An ancient pre-Hispanic sanctuary south of Lima, in the Lurín Valley, with a site museum. Ideal for a history day trip.

How do you get to Lima with Copa?

Choose your departure city, connect at the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City and continue to Lima.

  1. Choose your departure city

    In the search tool, you'll see the routes and flights to Lima (LIM) available for your dates.

  2. Connect in Panama

    Copa connections are made at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Follow your boarding pass to reach your next flight.

  3. Arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport

    When you land, go through immigration with your passport, collect your luggage and head to your hotel.

What happens when you arrive at Lima's airport?

You go through immigration with your passport, collect your luggage, clear customs and head out to your transfer, an authorized taxi or your rental car.

Flag of Peru waving in Lima
  1. Go through immigration

    Show your passport. You don't fill out paper forms: the Andean Migration Card is virtual and is generated during the immigration check. Check the entry requirements for your nationality.

  2. Collect your luggage and clear customs

    Keep your travel documents and your accommodation reservation handy. At the terminal, you can exchange money or withdraw cash.

  3. Head out to your transfer

    The airport offers authorized taxis and car rentals. You can also look for your booked transfer provider or your hotel's shuttle.

How do you get around Lima?

To get from the airport to your area, use a booked transfer, your hotel's shuttle, an authorized taxi or a rental car. Once in Miraflores or Barranco, you can explore the oceanfront promenade on foot or by bike.

From the airport to your area

Travel time depends on the time of day and where you're staying. If your hotel includes a transfer or you booked one, confirm it before your trip.

Between neighborhoods

To go from Miraflores to the Centro Histórico or Barranco, ask your hotel for an authorized taxi or book a transfer.

On foot and by bike

The oceanfront promenades have kilometers of gardens, parks and lookouts for exploring the coast on foot or by bike.

Rental car for day trips

There are car rental counters at the airport. A car gives you the freedom to visit Pachacamac or the southern beaches at your own pace.

What should you eat in Lima?

Start with ceviche, Peru's national dish, and move on to lomo saltado, causa limeña and anticuchos. Lima's cuisine blends ingredients from the coast, the highlands and the jungle, and you can enjoy it both at markets and at a restaurant table.

Peruvian fish ceviche with onion, ají chili pepper, sweet potato and corn

Ceviche

Peru's national dish: fresh fish cooked in lime juice, with sweet potato, onion, corn and ají chili pepper. Lima has the greatest variety, as well as tiradito, a version without onion.

Lomo saltado

A symbol of the fusion of Asian and Peruvian cooking: beef, tomato, ají and onion stir-fried over high heat.

Causa limeña

One of the most original dishes of Lima's cuisine, made with yellow potato.

Anticuchos

Beef heart skewers grilled over charcoal, an icon of Lima's popular culture.

Chifa

Chinese-Peruvian cuisine was born from Chinese immigration. The Barrio Chino is a good place to try it.

Markets

Visiting a market is a way to discover fresh fruit, ají peppers and fish. The Surquillo market, near Miraflores, is a go-to for locals and chefs.

Pisco and desserts

Try a pisco sour and Lima desserts such as suspiro a la limeña or picarones.

What practical tips should you know before traveling to Lima?

Dress in layers, wear sunscreen even when it's cloudy, carry some cash for small purchases and check whether you need a plug adapter.

Hand-woven Andean textile with colorful stripes and figures

Language

Spanish is the most widely spoken language. Learning a few basic phrases helps at markets and in traditional neighborhoods.

Clothing

In summer, light clothing; from June to September, a sweater or a light jacket for the humidity. Bring comfortable walking shoes.

Sun

Wear sunscreen and sunglasses, even on cloudy days and on the oceanfront promenade.

Money

You can find ATMs in almost every city in the country. Carry some cash in soles for small purchases and markets.

Plugs

Electricity is 220 volts. If your devices only work on 110 volts, bring an adapter or transformer.

For your trip around Peru

If you then continue to Cusco or other regions, check the weather for each destination: the coast, the highlands and the jungle have different seasons.

What can you do in Lima in a week?

This is an optional idea. If you only have two or three days, days 2 to 4 cover the essentials: the Centro Histórico, Miraflores, Barranco and Lima's cuisine. With more time, add the beach, Pachacamac and some rest.

Basket of Peruvian corn cobs in different colors on a textile
  1. Day 1: Arrival and the oceanfront promenade

    Settle into your area and, if you arrive with time to spare, walk along the promenade at sunset.

  2. Day 2: Centro Histórico and Barrio Chino

    Explore the Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco Monastery, and have lunch in the Barrio Chino.

  3. Day 3: Miraflores and Huaca Pucllana

    Visit Huaca Pucllana, walk the promenade and try a ceviche.

  4. Day 4: Barranco

    Stroll across the Puente de los Suspiros and down the Bajada de los Baños, and stay for sunset by the sea.

  5. Day 5: Free day

    Rest, take a Peruvian cooking class or visit a market.

  6. Day 6: Pachacamac or the beach

    Go to the Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary or, in summer, to the southern beaches. If you'd rather rest, stay near your hotel.

  7. Day 7: Departure

    Depending on your flight time and the transfer time to the airport, make the most of the morning before you leave.

Frequently asked questions about traveling to Lima

Quick answers to the most common questions before you travel.

Do I need a visa to travel to Lima?

It depends on your nationality. Check passport and visa requirements for your nationality and travel date on the official website of Migraciones, Peru's immigration authority.

What should I know if it's my first time in Lima?

Check the entry requirements for your nationality, book your airport transfer, pack layers and choose your area based on your type of trip.

Is it worth staying in Lima before going to Cusco?

Yes. In two or three days you can see the Centro Histórico, the Miraflores oceanfront promenade, Barranco and Lima's cuisine, one of the top reasons to travel to Peru.

Miraflores or Barranco?

It depends on your trip. Miraflores has the oceanfront promenade and lots of services nearby; Barranco is the bohemian neighborhood, with art, galleries and nightlife. They are right next to each other.

How many days do you need in Lima?

It depends on your plans. In two or three days you'll see the essentials; with more time, you can add the beach, Pachacamac and a cooking class. You'll find a one-week idea above.

What can you do in Lima if you only have 24 or 48 hours?

Explore the Centro Histórico, walk along the Miraflores oceanfront promenade, watch the sunset in Barranco and try a ceviche.

When is the best time to travel to Lima?

It depends on your plans. December to March is summer, with sun and beaches; June to September is cooler and cloudier. Check the forecast before you travel.

What should you see in Lima's Centro Histórico?

The Plaza Mayor, with the Cathedral and the Government Palace, the San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs, and the Barrio Chino, very close by.

What should you eat in Lima?

Ceviche, lomo saltado, causa limeña, anticuchos and chifa. For dessert, suspiro a la limeña or picarones.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel?

With your booked transfer, your hotel's shuttle, an authorized airport taxi or a rental car. Travel time depends on the time of day and your area.

Which cities have Copa flights to Lima?

Use the search tool on this page to see departure cities and available dates. Copa connects Lima to its network through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City.

Where do I buy tickets to Lima?

In the search tool on this page: choose your departure city and dates, check available flights and buy your tickets to Lima on copaair.com.

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