Guidebook for Lima
Food Scene
Basque/Peruvian fusion, affordable and great service.
We love the fried octopus!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arlotia
340 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauBasque/Peruvian fusion, affordable and great service.
We love the fried octopus!
It's totally hidden in plain sight: locals only.
You need to open a gate and walk into an unmarked house. There you will find a super affordable local vegetarian menu and great service ;)
La Bio Cafeta
It's totally hidden in plain sight: locals only.
You need to open a gate and walk into an unmarked house. There you will find a super affordable local vegetarian menu and great service ;)
Great typical dishes. Lately we prefer their son's place which is smaller and more affordable (prices have gone up a lot); but it's not on any map...
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canta Rana
101 GenovaGreat typical dishes. Lately we prefer their son's place which is smaller and more affordable (prices have gone up a lot); but it's not on any map...
Bakery/coffee shop. Great for a boutique breakfast!
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Panetteria Barranco
369 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauBakery/coffee shop. Great for a boutique breakfast!
Colonia & Co
131 Av. San MartinBest espresso in town!
One of the best restaurants in Barranco! Not cheap but affordable for foreigners.
Great food and drinks!
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La 73
175 Av. el SolOne of the best restaurants in Barranco! Not cheap but affordable for foreigners.
Great food and drinks!
Blu Gelateria
202 28 De JulioGreat Ice-cream
Crem dela Crem
109 Parque MunicipalGreat gelato
Viejo Fundo
201 Av. República de PanamáBest steakhouse in town!
The most boutique hotel in Lima. Has a rooftop restaurant where you have an affordable brunch buffet on Sundays
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel B
204 Jirón Sáenz PeñaThe most boutique hotel in Lima. Has a rooftop restaurant where you have an affordable brunch buffet on Sundays
From the makers of Barra 55: Pizza, bread and wine!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pan Sal Aire
320, , Lima Av. Almte. Miguel GrauFrom the makers of Barra 55: Pizza, bread and wine!
Suppe
296 Jirón DomeyerSoups, soups and toppings :)
Shopping
Friday through Sunday go here to see local entrepreneurs offer their unique producs. A colorful open-air street market. They have clothes, gadgets, food and live music.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Feria Union de Barranco
108 Jiron UniónFriday through Sunday go here to see local entrepreneurs offer their unique producs. A colorful open-air street market. They have clothes, gadgets, food and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jabberwocky Club
660 Av. Francisco BolognesiCoolest place in town.
Newkitsch Hdm
743 Av. Francisco BolognesiSmall nightclub, they have nice parties sometimes.
Best gin-tonic in town, with over 20 variëties!
Definitely try the "tortilla española" or any of their snacks, delicious!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barra 55
206 28 De JulioBest gin-tonic in town, with over 20 variëties!
Definitely try the "tortilla española" or any of their snacks, delicious!
Arts & Culture
Museum by the famous photographer (Mario Testino) that worked with all the Hollywood stars.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MATE Mario Testino Museum
409 Av. Pedro de OsmaMuseum by the famous photographer (Mario Testino) that worked with all the Hollywood stars.
Small interactive theatre from Madrid that has 15 min shows in different rooms. The concept is that you walk from one show to the other every 15 minutes. It's interactive and entertaining.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Microteatro
271 AyacuchoSmall interactive theatre from Madrid that has 15 min shows in different rooms. The concept is that you walk from one show to the other every 15 minutes. It's interactive and entertaining.
Art gallery/coffee-shop/boutique decoration store.
Great place to get a coffee and nose around!
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dédalo
295 Jirón Sáenz PeñaArt gallery/coffee-shop/boutique decoration store.
Great place to get a coffee and nose around!
Art gallery with -depending on the artist- original installations.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wu Galería
129 Jirón Sáenz PeñaArt gallery with -depending on the artist- original installations.
Parks & Nature
Small park close to our place, nice sightseeing because of the beautiful houses around and the church with palm trees in front of it. Great spot for a selfie!
San Francisco de Asis
324 Jirón ColónSmall park close to our place, nice sightseeing because of the beautiful houses around and the church with palm trees in front of it. Great spot for a selfie!
Sightseeing
Great view, lots of life and parks around.
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de los Suspiros
Puente de los SuspirosGreat view, lots of life and parks around.
Jirón Batalla de Junin
Jirón Batalla de JuninFantastic sunsets!
During the day nice fresh breeze and view of the ocean.