Last day in Lima

It’s our final day in Lima and we had no set plans and were able to freestyle. Our guide from yesterday, Omar, had suggested we visit a neighbourhood called Barranco. It was an easy walk from our hotel to the neighborhood, about 30 minutes. And we were able to take the walk along the Malecon, which is the oceanside promenade.

The neighbourhood was charming, reminiscent of Soho or West Queen West. Tons of cute, boutiques, restaurants, bars, galleries, and murals. It was a wonderful way to spend the day.

We walked back home by mid afternoon, wanting to rest up for the grand finale: dinner at Central, named the best restaurant in the world in 2023. It’s a fascinating restaurant which showcases ingredients from the various elevations of Peru. We had reserved it back in November after having our reservation in 2020 cancelled by Covid. We were very much looking forward to finally getting there. (I’ll post a separate footprint to share our experience there.)

We’ve been charmed by Lima. It’s a city that offers interesting sites, a beautiful ocean side, fascinating history and excellent food. What’s not to love?Read more