The Puente de los Suspiros in Barranco, Lima

The Puente de los Suspiros, Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs

The Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) is one of the most famous landmarks in the Barranco District of Lima To be honest, it's not exactly Lima's answer to the Golden Gate Bridge -- unless you're a very big small wooden...

Currency Exchange in Lima Casa de Cambio

The Ultimate Guide to Currency Exchange in Lima

With millions of people coming through Lima every year from all corners of the world, the city definitely sees its fair share of visitors For that reason, you’ll find that Lima is very accommodating for changing various foreign...

View from Malecon - What to do on your layover in Lima

What to do on your layover in Lima

So, your flight arrived in Peru’s capital city and you’ve got some time to kill before your connecting flight departs You can either stay at the airport and scroll your Instagram feed for 7 hours sipping slowly on your...

Where to stay in Lima

Where to Stay in Lima: The Districts

Of the 43 districts in Lima, only a few are regularly recommended as good places for visitors to stay If you’re heading to the capital -- especially for the first time -- you’ll probably want to book a hotel or hostel in one...