About Lima

With a population of nearly 6½ million people, Lima is the capital of Peru as well as the country’s largest city. Even though it lacks some of the charm of Buenos Aires and it isn’t as spectacular as Rio de Janeiro, it has lots to offer the visitor and has established itself as one of South America’s top destinations. view more»

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Lima City Reviews

GiovannaGio

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Bom custo benefício Great value for money

Esse hostel é muito bom, muito limpo e muuuito seguro. Tao seguro que chega a ser claustrofobico... O banho é bem quente também. Nao vale a pena pegar um quarto perto da recepçao no primeiro andar, é muito barulhento. Em comprensaçao, o pessoal é bem atencioso! It´s a nice, clean and safe hostel. So safe it gets claustrophobic... Ah, and the shower is really hot. Rooms on the first floor, near the reception desk are very noisy. Staff are really gentle and buena gente!

GavyDizzle

70{1}%

Not the best part of Peru

Not my favorite place, but definately worth seeing.

  • Insider tip:Go to a chifa in Chinatown, a nicer-end one, it is WELL worth it. Best chinese food I have ever had.

PilarGrapes

50{1}%

Urban Mecca

Try the paragliding off the cliffs of MIraflores!

rabbitfoot

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Busy, real-life city. Here you're sure to learn a few more things about Peru.

  • Insider tip:Cusco has more to offer for foreign shoppers

tito102914

100{1}%

I ´m full recomended this hostel to everyone, because of their staff, they are so helpfull, they always trying to help you in every detail, beside they are so friendly.. the location great! close to everything and safety... about the how clean it´s the restroom always ready for you... for all this, the best hostel to stay... sebastian from Chile

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