Ultimate List of Best Things to Do in Lima, Peru, Lima, Peru

And that’s for good reason — the Peruvian capital city has three of the world’s 50 best restaurants.

But Lima has so much more to offer than great eats: stunning ocean views, opportunities for unforgettable adventures, and an immersive history seen nowhere else.

The city’s colonial and pre-Columbian history date back thousands of years. The city was founded in 1535, just three years after Pizarro defeated the Incan ruler Atahualpa.

Much of the city’s colonial architecture still stands for you to admire.And, although Peru’s most famous monumental archaeological sites lie further inland, Lima is the home of Peru’s National Museum of Archaeology, and the city serves as a great starting point for those hoping to explore the rest of the country.

To help you narrow down your options, I’ve consulted a bunch of bloggers about their favorite activities and places in Lima.

From the a cliff walk around Miraflores to paragliding, local food tours, archaeological wonders and more, here’s what they said: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).