The Top 7 Things To See And Do In Chosica Peru

Chosica was once the vacation getaway from Lima’s grey skies and a place to actually see the sun for the first time in months. While vacationing Limeños have slowly disappeared, this city is now used a stop ground for hikers on their way to the mysterious stone forrest in Marcahuasi. Here is our guide to the top things to do in Chosica, Peru.

Hiking

At the foothills of the Andes, Chosica is the best place to start your trip into the mountains without having to go too far from Lima. Only 40 kms (25 miles) from Lima it can make for the perfect weekend trip, getting you out of the smog of Lima traffic and into the mountain air. There are plenty of different hikes to take that’ll have you busy for weeks.

Marcahuasi

Street food

Antichuchos, picarones, churros and everything else street food is here. Show up to the plaza in the evening when it turns into a street food lovers paradise. You’ll find streets lined with vendors selling all sorts of delicious Peruvian bites.

See the sun

For people living in Lima, three quarters of the year you’re enveloped by grey skies and don’t even see the sun. For most people, this is something that can be difficult to deal with. If you don’t want to escape the haze by going to the beaches up to two hours from Lima, Chosica is your place. The fog that covers Lima isn’t felt in Chosica and you’ll get a bit of fresh air.

Lively Plaza de Armas

One of the highlights of any trip here is to be part of its chaotic plaza, which at night really becomes more of a carnival geared towards kids. You’ll find rides, games and toys – everything kids love. For adults there’s vendors selling drinks and plenty of food to munch down on.

Camping

For those people living in Lima and wanting to escape the gridlock, mountain camping is about the best remedy you can find. Many backpackers get stuck up in Chosica because of its great prices and outdoor opportunities. One of the main rivers in Peru also runs through the city as it makes its way from the Andes to Lima.

Old mansions

Chosica was once the place to be for Peruvians during the gloomy winter months in Lima. Because of this there still exist old mansions and ranches on the outskirts of Chosica that can be toured. Some have even been turned into hotels.

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