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Destination facts
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
Hub of the Americas® in Panama
Fly to Lima with Copa Air
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).
View flightsWhat 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Day 2: Centro Histórico and Barrio Chino
Explore the Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco Monastery, and have lunch in the Barrio Chino.
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Day 3: Miraflores and Huaca Pucllana
Visit Huaca Pucllana, walk the promenade and try a ceviche.
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Day 4: Barranco
Stroll across the Puente de los Suspiros and down the Bajada de los Baños, and stay for sunset by the sea.
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Day 5: Free day
Rest, take a Peruvian cooking class or visit a market.
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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.
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Day 7: Departure
Depending on your flight time and the transfer time to the airport, make the most of the morning before you leave.
Where can you find official destination information?
These official sites publish up-to-date information on requirements, entry and things to do in the city.
Peru Travel: Lima
Peru's official tourism website.
Useful information for traveling to Peru
Currency, weather and entry procedures.
Migraciones (Peru immigration)
Entry requirements and the virtual Andean Migration Card.
Jorge Chávez International Airport
Flights, services and authorized transportation.
SENAMHI
Official weather forecast for Lima.
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.
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