Things to do in Lima

A pre-Incan adobe pyramid built around 500 AD that rises in the middle of a residential district. Guided tours explain the Lima culture that built it, and there's a small museum with artifacts and textiles on site.

A 17th-century Franciscan complex with baroque architecture, extensive catacombs holding thousands of skeletal remains, and a library with antique texts. The yellow and white colonial facade faces the main square area.

An extensive collection of pre-Columbian art housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building, covering 5,000 years of Peruvian history. The ceramics gallery and the separate erotic pottery room draw the most attention.

Lima's bohemian district with colonial and early-20th-century architecture, known for the Puente de los Suspiros bridge and streets lined with street art. The area has art galleries, bars, and a more relaxed pace than central Lima.

A seafood restaurant built on a Victorian-style pier extending into the Pacific Ocean. The setting over the water is the main draw, along with traditional Peruvian dishes and ceviche.

Virgilio Martínez's tasting-menu restaurant organized by Peruvian altitude zones, from sea level to high Andes. Reservations are essential and the multi-course meals run several hours.

A tavern serving generous portions of traditional Peruvian comfort food in a casual setting. The tacu tacu and slow-cooked meats are staples, and it fills up quickly at lunch and dinner.

A cocktail bar set in a restored mansion with rooms decorated in different styles, from Victorian to tropical. The pisco-based drinks use Peruvian ingredients and the atmosphere leans theatrical.

A bakery and cafe serving naturally leavened breads, pastries, and brunch dishes using local grains and ingredients. The space is bright and minimalist, and it's popular with locals for morning coffee.

The central park of Miraflores, known for its large population of cats that roam freely and are fed by locals. Surrounded by cafes and shops, with artisan markets on weekends.

A clifftop boardwalk stretching several kilometers along the Pacific coast with parks, bike paths, and paragliders launching from the edge. The views extend over the ocean and Lima's beach districts below.

A courtyard complex with multiple shops selling Peruvian handicrafts, textiles, ceramics, and art by local designers. The quality is higher than typical tourist markets and prices reflect that.