Peru is fantastic. The prices are magical, the people are nice (and they speak Spanish nice and slow), and pisco sours are delicious!
Peru Tips:
Lima can be seen in just a couple of days, you don’t need more time than that here
Prepare yourself for lots of car honking in Lima. For no apparent reason whatsoever.
There is a lot of inequality in Lima. For example, Plaza Mayor, below, is gorgeous and ritzy, then directly on the other side of the palace you can see the poverty of the city at it’s prime. Do something good while you’re visiting.
Adventures & Ales Top Recommendations in Lima:
Plaza Mayor: The center of the city and home to the Presidential Palace
Pro tip: check out the changing of the guards at noon every day!
Barrancco: The artsy district famous for the Bridge of Sighs and the little cobblestoned path leading from the center of the district to the beach, past the bridge. The bridge itself isn’t all that fancy but the views from it are gorgeous, seeing all of Lima and the Pacific.
Parque del Amor
The Classic Tourist Spots Actually Worth Visiting in Lima:
Kennedy Park: A cute, artsy park, but sadly surrounded by KFC, Starbucks, and other American imports.
Parque del Amor: The Park of Love! The perfect place to catch a Lima sunset
