Lima Coast
Lima
Miraflores & Barranco
Days needed
2–3days
Late March
Excellent in late March
Cost / person
$100–250
Lima is the kind of stop that earns 2 to 3 days on a Peru itinerary — and late March is when you want to be there.
What to do
The list,
in no fixed order.
Authentic ceviche at neighborhood huariques.
Surquillo and 1 de Septiembre markets.
Larcomar clifftop walk.
Huaca Pucllana ruins at sunset.
Barranco street art and pisco bars.
Plaza Mayor in centro — guided by a former Lima resident on the trip.
Logistics
Getting in, getting out.
How to get there
Most international flights land here. LIM airport to Miraflores is ~$25 by Uber.
What the budget covers
Hotel ($60–150/night), 4–5 meals (mostly menús del día and street food), taxis/Uber
Late March, here
“End of summer — warm, sunny, ~75°F days. Best weather of the trip.”
