For those coming out of town…
There is so much to see, feel, and eat in Peru, and it would be impossible to do it all in one trip. However, we would love to help guide you to get the most out of your stay in this beautiful country.
Below you will find recommendations for things to do if you’re planning to spend more time in Paracas and Lima, along with some other tips if you have more time to travel around Peru.
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Lima
Culinary Capital of the World
What to see
Larco Museum
MALI - Museo de Arte Lima
MAD - Museo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo
LUM - Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion
80M2 Livia Benavides - Gallery
Crisis - Gallery
Mercado Surquillo No.1
Pachacamac Site Museum
Centro de Lima
Where to eat
Please be mindful that most Lima restaurants require reservations months in advance.
![Mérito [High End, Creative]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142250-S3LSTQ5R7PMF51SATA0D/Merito-Lima-Peru-3.jpg)
Mérito [High End, Creative]
![Central [Experimental, World's No.1 Best Restaurant]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142298-FIZWERZLO3IFVFE0ES4K/captura-de-pantalla-2023-06-21-a-las-105710.jpg)
Central [Experimental, World's No.1 Best Restaurant]
![Maido [Japanse/Peruvian, World's No.6 Best Restaurant]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142342-40PMW6THV777C53O6IH2/Maido-Restaurant-Review-6.jpg)
Maido [Japanse/Peruvian, World's No.6 Best Restaurant]
![La Capitana [Peruvian, Seafood]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142232-VYLO2EWJLD5R41DOIANM/Ceviche-clasico-con-pota-frita..jpg)
La Capitana [Peruvian, Seafood]
![La Mar [Informal Ceviche]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142367-2M7HO6LCDB0I77L6R0GE/La+Mar+Lima-Dish-2.jpg)
La Mar [Informal Ceviche]
![Pan de la Chola [Coffee & Bakery]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142361-MVV5DDCB4IS8BKP9HP4F/pan-de-la-chola-2.jpg)
Pan de la Chola [Coffee & Bakery]
![Chifa Titi [Chinese/Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142355-IL9BTXT5TRHN2FU42YQQ/chifa-titi.jpg)
Chifa Titi [Chinese/Peruvian]
![Osaka [Japanese/Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142349-6KF00QZ63OFIA8DJQAL0/osaka.jpg)
Osaka [Japanese/Peruvian]
![Astrid & Gaston [Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142336-91IMJUTI1JEI7UFRVUR4/Astrid-y-Gaston-Restaurant-Lima-Pekinese-Guinea-Pig.jpg)
Astrid & Gaston [Peruvian]
![Isolina [Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142330-R9BKRCRQSOK1ON5TKUIQ/isolina.-lomo-saltado.jpg)
Isolina [Peruvian]
![Troppo [Italian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142323-2UHD79XF6XC7HIH537UI/RQGUIUZCGRFRLGOTLPVX4FZZMY.jpg)
Troppo [Italian]
![El Mercado [Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142316-D08Y2MUU4LTUU493KUGF/ElMercado-Lima-Peru-02.jpg)
El Mercado [Peruvian]
Rossa Pizza Appassionata
Siete
![Costanera 700 [Seafood]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142292-6BNPDH91AE9PKUVI1K4N/Costanera+700-Dish-1.jpg)
Costanera 700 [Seafood]
![Kjolle [Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142286-XBFIMUUQOD71SWGHY8LA/Pia-Leon-Kjolle-Restaurant-Lima-Zapallo-Dish.jpg)
Kjolle [Peruvian]
![Picarones Mary [Peruvian 'Donuts']](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142280-SJWTY547TULRSCCSV3EN/DSC08845.jpg)
Picarones Mary [Peruvian 'Donuts']
![Manolo [Churros]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142274-HNKV93EXRGLC19K7UVZ2/Churro-relleno-de-chocolate-.jpg)
Manolo [Churros]
Neira Café Lab
Ciclos Café
![Panadería Cultivo [Bakery]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142256-UWP9I0IB32K76V7VMT83/Screenshot+2023-09-15+at+2.52.06+PM.png)
Panadería Cultivo [Bakery]
![Cordial [Wine Bar]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142244-2G1B9FHPMYY068KIS2RE/Screenshot+2023-09-15+at+2.56.51+PM.png)
Cordial [Wine Bar]
![Awicha [Peruvian]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681a974f12a46e2f81db58d9/1746573142238-PMUNLAFQSN3J91AB3UDI/almuerzo-en-awicha.jpg)
Awicha [Peruvian]
Where to stay
Hyatt Centric San Isidro
Hotel B, Barranco
Belmond Miraflores Park, Miraflores
Country Club Lima Hotel, San Isidro
Westin, San Isidro
Cusco / Machu Picchu
What to see
Machu Picchu
Mercado de San Pedro, Cusco
Andean Explorer, Train to Machu Picchu
Qorikancha, Cusco
Saksayhuaman, Cusco
Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca
Humantay Lake
Where to eat
Chicha by Gastón Acurio, Cusco
Morena, Cusco
Chia Vegan Kitchen, Cusco
Florencia y Fortunata Specialty Coffee, Cusco
El Panal Boutique & Café, Cusco
L'atelier Café Concept, Cusco
Indie Coffee, Cusco
Where to stay
Hotel El Monasterio, Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas, Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco
Casa Andina Premium, Cusco
Inkaterra La Casona, Cusco
Mancora
Laidback Surf Town
Kichic Boutique Hotel
La Sirena d'Juan
Arennas Hotel
Swim with turtles in El Ñuro
Surfing Lessons
Arequipa
Peru’s Second Largest City
Plaza de Armas
Toro Muerto
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Hotel
Colca Canyon
Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel
Puno
World’s Highest Navigable Body of Water
Uros Island, Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Hotel
Titilaka, Relais & Châteaux Hotel
Taquile Island
Sillustani Chullpas
Amazon
Magical Jungle, not for the faint-hearted
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Amazon Cruise, Aqua Expeditions
Tambopata Research Center
Treehouse Lodge Iquitos
Tambo Blanquillo Manu Reserve