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With its food revolution, colonial architecture and history, find out why you should make Lima, Peru, your next destination.

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Peru

Lima

13 Reasons Why You Should Visit Lima, Peru at Least Once in Your Lifetime

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20 Must-Visit Attractions in Lima

Take a stroll through the beautiful and diverse streets of Lima on our Instagram tour of the "City of Kings."

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Check out our guide to the best weekend vacations from Lima and discover all the fun you can have just outside the city

The Best Weekend Trips from Lima, Peru

Let us convince you why Pachacamac is a worthwhile half-day tour for those visiting Lima.

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Insider Travel Guides

Lima, a heady metropolis on the Pacific Ocean, is often overlooked in favor of other Peruvian attractions, such as Machu Picchu. But amid the cosmopolitan chaos lies a city full of character, from the culinary scene – one of the best in South America – to pre-Columbian pyramids, modern art galleries and colorful bohemian neighborhoods.

The Insider Guide to Lima

Known as the City of Kings to the Spanish conquistadors, these days, Lima is a city of contrasts, where shanty towns rub shoulders with skyscrapers, high-end restaurants vie with street food, ancient temples sit among colonial churches, and bumper-to-bumper traffic leads to sheer cliffs and endless horizons – perfect for watching the sun sink into the ocean while sipping on a pisco sour or two. 

At first glance, Lima might seem like a jumping-off point to explore the rest of Peru, but this old city still has many treasures, from rich heritage to a tantalizing foodie scene, neon nightlife, fascinating museums and lush parks. While most will choose to stay in Barranco and Miraflores, the Plaza de Armas in Lima Centro is the perfect place to begin your city exploration. This is the heartland of Lima; the Spanish laid the first stone here in 1535 on the site of the future Basilica Cathedral of Lima.

Yet even within the city itself, it’s possible to go further back in time. Long before the Spanish arrived, the region was inhabited by the indigenous Lima culture whose legacy is still visible in the architectural landscape. Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Huallamarca are within the city itself, while Pachacamac and the Norte Chico settlement of Caral, are a little further away. For those who can’t make the journey, the Museo Larco – with an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art dating back more than 5,000 years – is the next best thing.

History and culture lovers will find themselves in awe of the impressive museums, galleries and cultural offerings, such as the Museo de Arte de Lima next to the Parque de la Reserva in the 1872 World’s Fair Exhibition Palace and Casa de Aliaga, a 500-year-old colonial mansion that has been in the Aliaga family for 17 generations. 

You can’t visit Lima without soaking up the food and the nightlife. Whatever you’re after, there are generous food offerings across the city, from fine dining overlooking the surf to ceviche in the Chorrillos district, chifa in the Barrio Chino neighborhood, and street stalls serving Peruvian classics. As darkness sets in, head to a peña for a traditional Peruvian take on a good time, or make your way to the trendy bars around Barranco, Miraflores, Pueblo Libre and Surco. Ready to explore? Keep reading to find out more of Culture Trip’s favorite spots.

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Take a dive into the many spiritually uplifting and religiously fulfilling sites that Israel has to offer.

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Israel

Must-See Biblical Sites in Israel

Culture Trip explores Israel's homegrown developments that are making an impact on a global scale.

Israeli Inventions That Changed the World

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Jerusalem

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Israel nails the resort lifestyle. Here’s a round up of some of the best resorts Israel has to offer, all bookable on Culture Trip.

The Best Resorts in Israel

Find comfort on a budget, with our pick of the best cheap accommodation options in Tel Aviv, and book your stay with Culture Trip.

Tel Aviv

The Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

We've found the best hotels to stay at in Tel Aviv, all bookable with Culture trip.

The Best Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

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The Most Unique Experiences You Can Have in Israel

Curious to learn a few words in Hebrew before you travel? Here's a quick look at some of the most beautiful words the language has to offer.

11 Beautiful Words to Make You Fall in Love With the Hebrew Language

From Tel Aviv to the Golan Heights to Massada and the Dead Sea, discover the most essential 20 attractions in Israel.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Israel

The Dead Sea has more to it than just super-buoyant salty waters – an array of resorts make it great for a holiday in the sun, and they're all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Resorts on the Dead Sea

Whatever you're after, there’s sure to be a beach hotel in Tel Aviv for you. Here are the best hotels in the Israeli city, all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Beach Hotels in Tel Aviv, Isreal

Israel's second city of Tel Aviv by the Mediterranean has a range of fun and interesting boutique hotels where you can stay, all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Boutique Hotels in Tel Aviv, Israel

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The Most Breathtaking Natural Sights in Israel

If you’re visiting Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre with friends or family, book an apartment for a more independent, authentic stay.

Hip Holidays Apartments in Jerusalem You’ll Want to Call Home

These Hebrew words can't be translated into other languages due to their unique meaning, but once you know them you can completely master the language

13 Words That Only Exist in the Hebrew Language

Read our guide to the best places to eat in Lima, Peru. From established spots to gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian delights, here’s our selection of the best places to eat and drink in Lima, Peru.

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