Bienvenido a Lima

Final destination: Jorge Chávez International Airport LIM

Flight duration: 15h 30m

As the crow flies: 10,700 km

Culinary specialities

Ceviche
Ceviche is the very essence of Peruvian cuisine. Raw fish is marinated in lime juice and enhanced with red onions, chilli, and coriander. In 2004, ceviche was officially declared Peru's national cultural heritage.

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Did you know?

Jorge Chávez International Airport is Peru's main airport and is named after Jorge Chávez Dartnell, a Peruvian aviation pioneer who was the first to cross the Alps by airplane in 1910. The airport is located in Callao, Lima's port district, and has undergone several modernisations. It is considered the most important aviation hub in all of South America for connections between North America, Europe, and the southern part of the continent. For years, the airport has regularly been awarded as the best airport in South America for its efficiency and service.

Places of interest

The Plaza Mayor forms the historic heart of Lima, home to the impressive cathedral and the presidential palace. The Larco Museum offers a fascinating insight into pre-Columbian history with an impressive collection of ancient art and ceramics. The modern district of Miraflores entices with its spectacular cliffside location, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, and the romantic Parque del Amor.

In the middle of the city stands Huaca Pucllana, a large adobe pyramid from the time of the Lima culture. Those looking for a creative atmosphere will find it in the Barranco district, the artists' quarter with colourful street art, galleries and charming cafés.

Useless knowledge

• Lima wears fog like a hoodie all year round. Always mystic, always cool.
• There are so many cats in Barranco that they have secretly taken over the city government. Who knows, maybe a „Cat Party“ will be running in the next election!
• The coast of Lima is the only place where you can ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean while simultaneously patting the desert with your other hand. Multitasking at its finest.
• In Lima, you probably won't see a single real llama, but you'll see plenty of souvenirs with llama motifs. The animals live mainly in the Andes.