Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids

The City of Kings, Lima, Peru, is a dynamic, vibrant city full of contrasts. Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids that cover entire city blocks. Formerly just a stopover en route to the tourist mecca of Cusco and the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, visitors to Lima are now spending more and more time soaking up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in Peru’s capital city, where fine museums and world-class dining combine with thousands of years of history.

Whether you are shopping in designer boutiques and posh malls, partying until dawn in a nightclub facing the Pacific, or sampling seafood in the city’s best cevicherias, there is something for everyone in Lima.

When to travel to Lima

Lima’s weather is very temperate due to its proximity to the equator. Winters in Lima can be quite grey as a result of the humid climate. Through most of winter Lima is covered in a layer of clouds and a light drizzle, or ‘garúa’ can be frequent; average temperatures are around 15° C. The summer months of December to March tend to be sunny and temperatures average around 22°C, though they can go as high as 27°C. The humidity factor makes these seemingly mild temperatures feel more extreme.