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Departamento de Lima

We are a couple travel to Lima in June, will rent private properties to stay. We'd just hang out in a neighborhood where it provides a lots of restaurants & cafes, also near beach. Which neighborhood should we pick? I heard about Miraflores, is that very popular?

Thanks all!

Strad

Does anyone know directions to the Indian Market in Miraflores from Victor Andres Belaunde 196 in San Isidro?
I thought it may be easy and there may be a bus. I always use public transportation wherever.

Appreciate any help.

Losham

Any suggestions on which of the JW Marriott, Hilton or Westin is the better option in terms of proximity to entertainment, dining and shopping. They all seem to be nice properties

Can anyone recommend a restaurant where I can get Pollo de Brasa?
Thanks
Losham

I have looked at airport transfer sites and want a taxi from our hotel in San Isidro to the airport.
Which do you think is a more reliable company to book from:
GREEN TAXI or LIMO CABS or do you have ay others to recommend?
Thanks
Losham

Hello! Can anyone recommend any wine bars in Lima? I'm not looking for nightclubs or bars with DJs and a total scene; I'm looking specifically for a low-key environment where one can go to enjoy a glass of wine or two before or after dinner. Thanks in advance.

Hola, alguien me puede informar en qué página de internet puedo encontrar hoteles ubicados en la playa Asia. Muchas gracias. Hi, can anyone tell me where can I search hotels located in Asia beach. Thanks.

We would like to explore Lima/Minaflores for about 3 days. One day will be a day trip to Nazca. WE have been told to stay in Minaflores instead of Lima to visit more sites etc. If this is the case, where in Minaflores should we stay close to transportation and sites? THank you.

Hi all, im travelling to machu picchu from Cusco after machu picchu i want to go to Lima but to do this bus bus or train do i have to go through Cusco again?. If not can you recommend me any bus companies? Thank you .

Hi I’m travelling to Peru, arriving in Lima at 05.30 on a Wednesday morning. Can anyone tell me what is the likelihood of me being able to purchase a plane ticket to Iquitos upon my arrival to Lima Airport? Also, I’m not sure of the exact date that I’ll be leaving Iquitos. How much more expensive would it be for me to purchase 2 separate one-way tickets as opposed to a single return ticket? Any help would be greatly appreciated Jay

We will be spending 2 or 3 days in Lima. One day will be a day trip to Nazca and back. THe other one or two where should we stay? Lima or Mires Flores? We obviously would like to tour a little, and have the conveniences of a buzzing night life. We would like picturesque also. ALso are there any sites in these places that are a MUST VISIT? If so please offer your advice. I look forward to hearing back from you,

Kay and I want to thank everyone for responding to our original questions. Your advice, insight and the information provided is very much appreciated. Our trip is a tour that includes hotels, transportation between cities and historic sites like Machu Picchu. However, there is free time to do some exploring on our own. Again, your suggestions are appreciated for this trip and hopefully for future trips to Peru. Dave & Kay

In September 2012 we will take our first trip, a tour, to Peru. We will spend four nights in Lima (Hotel Antigua Miraflores), two nights in Urubamba (San Agustin Urubamba Hotel), two nights in Cuzco (San Agustin International), and two nights in Puno (Hotel Royal Inn Puno). We would appreciate any information on reasonably priced and good restaurants in the area of these hotels. Also, what mode of transportation is recommended if there is some distance to travel? Any other information or ideas for places to see would be appreciated. We want to thank everyone responding to our questions. Dave & Kay

Hi everyone, I am visiting Lima for one night and staying at the Sheraton. I do have S20 from my last trip but don't know if that's going to be enough or I have to exchange currency at the aiport. The hotel wants to charge me30+US one way shuttle. Any info on currency exchange rates and taxi info would be useful. Thanks!

Hello! A friend and I will be arriving into Lima from Cuzco around 3pm. Niether of our flights leave for the U.S. until 11:45pm that same day. So, I am wondering if we can secure our luggage somewhere at the airport (lockers?) and then head into town for a few hours via taxi or bus? Is there anything reasonably close that we could go do/explore in our tiny little window of time?

Arriving Lima from Cusco on LAN Airlines, departing on an international flight on United Airlines from Lima to Houston. Is it easy to get from domestic arrivals to International check-in? Becasue LAN and United are not partners, we'll have to retrieve our luggage at LIM from our LAN, Cusco flight, then go to the United check-in counter to check in for our United flight to Houston. Is getting from the LAN domestic baggage carrousel over to International check-in with United easy to get too? Thanks!

Will be traveling through Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Cusco, Machu Picchu, will I be able to easily use credit cards, or should I plan on having cash for meals? Thanks!

Will be taking the bus from Lima to Paracas, to Nazca, and to Arequipa. According to our tour operator, it looks like our tickets will be Cruzero Service. I went online to the Cruz Del Sur website to see what service this is, and I could use some clarification. It appears that the Cruzero Service is First Class service on a 2 level bus. First level states to have VIP Salon / Sofa-bed seats, second level has Bus Bed Seats. What is a "VIP Salon," and are the "Sofa-Bed Seats" on the first level the same as the "Bus Bed seats" on the second level. Are seats assigned? Basically, I am just trying to get a better idea of the service we've been assigned, and what seats, or how the seating works. Appreciate any information on what we can expect, or should be aware of. Thank you.

I've read that some people recommend or take Diamox for help against altitude sickness. Is this a safe product? Are there any side effects or cautions against taking this medication? Is this a recommended product and widley used? Thanks.

We will be on an 11 day visit in Peru, traveling through Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Macu Picchu, Maras, and Chinchero. At some destinations we'll be taking group tours, a few private tours. What is recommended for tipping? Tip drivers and guides? How much for each? How much if group guided tour vs. private guided tour Pay in Peru currency or USD? Thanks for any help and recommendations.

Granted, the last thing I want to do while traveling is laundry, but to minimize bringing extra clothing, sometimes we have done laundry. We're on an 11 day trip through Peru, do hotels offer washing machings for guest to use, or are places for doing laundry easy to find? For people who have been to Peru, did you do laundry, or did you just back sufficient cloting? Thanks.

When traveling abroad, it's always a question of how much local money we will need. After all, there is an expense in fees to buy the money, so you don't want to get more than you need, and yet, you do want to bring enough for what you need. Therefore the question is, what do I need? Also, do I buy at home, or do I wait till I arrive and try to buy at the airport, hotel, or where ever I am able to exchange? Do I use an ATM, or bring US Dollars to exchange? We're on an 11 day trip traveling to various destinations such as a brieft tour of Lima, and visiting Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno/Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. Generally, we don't buy anything to bring home, and try to use credit cards as much as possible, and local currency where credit cards are not needed or accepted. Hoping to receive replies where people might share how much money they brought, and/or when they needed or purchased local currency while in Peru. Where/when will I need cash, how easy is it to use credit cards? How easy is it to find and use an ATM for extra cash? Any help and information with this concern is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I would like to study Spanish intensively for several months (November-January) and my school is in Mira Flores. I can't afford to tie up 2 months rent in security as I would not have funds to function. Anyone know of "decent" short term rentals in the area that do not require 2 month security? Any other suggestions for lodging other than home stay?

Will be visiting Peru in May. Plan to do a southern itinerary, including Machu Picchu. In fact, we have a tight itinerary, there's lots we want to see and do, and we don't have time to get sick. Looking for advice, recommendations, warnings on how to keep from getting traveler's illness, as well as and dealing with the altitude. What to eat, drink, what NOT to eat, drink. What medications to bring? etc. Any information is appreciated. Thanks.

I am planning a visit to Peru, doing a Southern Peru itinerary with Cusco and Machu Picchu too. Plan to do a lot on the days I have available to travel. Only time for a tour of Lima would be the day we arrive Lima. Here would be the schedule for Day 1: Arrive Lima airport at 4:30 AM 8 AM, take a morning tour of Lima 1:30 PM Bus to Paracas 5 PM Arrive Paracas, check into hotel Or, skip the Lima tour and go on to Paracas? Day 1 is the only day in our schedule to fit in a tour of Lima. Should we take a 3-4 hr. tour of Lima, or just take the bus to Paracas and arrive Paracas earlier and relax/enjoy the day there?

Our cruise ship arrives in Pisco 6 am April 5 2012 and departs Lima April 7 at 5 pm. The ship's tour to Machu is too expensive for us - could some angel suggest alternatives/ Help mucho appreciated! David

I want to go to peru, im not sure for how long or which region exactly. My main goal is to learn the language, but i dont know if i should just backpack around or get involved in a volunteer program. has anyone been there in the same sort of situation, and if so whqts the best move?

Does anyone know if there any place in which thanksgiving will be celebrated?

Sorry this is such a weird question but I have an allergy to perfume and so must use non-performed products. Does anyone know if such is available in Lima? And if so, where and what is the brand name? Here in in the UK the brand name is SIMPLE for toiletries, SURCARE for clothes washing powder. I am not wedded to a brand name, just need non-perfumed. This is not necessarily an environmentally friendly product but one containing NO perfume. Sensitive and the like will not do. I would sincerely appreciate any help.

I need to know if the ruins are open on a Monday. I'm getting conflicting answers, 1 says Yes, another says No. Where can I go online to find out which answer is correct ? Thanks for any help, Wowzo