7 Things to See and Do in Lima During Summer

The Circuito Magico del Agua is the best way to cool off in Lima, and one of Lima’s most popular family attractions. During the day, while you’re trying to escape the heat, the fountains and waterfalls are your best bet for cooling off. At night, they perform an unmissable water light show with interactive fountains and lasers.

Lima is a city of parks, which becomes most apparent during the summer when they’re filled with Peruvians. There are parks you’ll stumble upon in random barrios (neighborhoods), and there are the main attraction parks such as Parque del Amor and Parque Kennedy. No matter which one you decide on, they’ll all be popping with life.

During Lima’s winter months, the surf can seem foreboding, covered in a dense fog that can sometime completely cover the lineup, and it doesn’t exactly make for ideal conditions if you’re a beginner surfer. Only the most serious surfer will be out in the winter; but when the sun comes out and the fog clears, Lima can be learner-friendly. There’s nothing better to beat the heat than surfing in the Pacific Ocean.

The Malecón (boardwalk) in Miraflores is the highlight of many people’s visits to Lima – but only when the sun is out. The sun brings Lima’s boardwalk to life. You’ll find people slacklining, juggling, playing with dogs, practicing yoga, and riding bikes. Riding down the boardwalk on a bike is unbeatable when the sun is out, and the noise of Lima’s chaotic traffic is cancelled out by the sound of waves and the wind in your ears.

As good as abandoned during the winter, Lima’s beaches see throngs of people in the summer. They become places to be and to hang out at. Don’t expect white sandy beaches and warm water, but some sand will do, especially in a city that has a coastline mostly covered in rocks. The best beaches are just below Barranco.

Swimming with seals has recently become a popular tourist attraction. The only problem is that the island with all the seals is off the coast of Lima, and during the winter is almost always covered in a thick fog. The summer allows you to see the sea lions and their pups better, which will make for a more rewarding experience, and much better pictures.

The luxury of seeing a sunset is something that should never be taken for granted. Lima has some of the best sunsets in the world – when they are visible. Head to Lacomar, Lima’s outdoor mall, grab a cocktail at one of the restaurants overlooking the ocean, and enjoy.