Lima
PeruPE
Capital and largest city of Peru
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city. Jurisdictionally, the metropolis extends mainly within the province of Lima and in a smaller portion, to the west, within the Constitutional Province of Callao, where the seaport and the Jorge Chávez Airport are located. Both provinces have had regional autonomy since 2002.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,271,430
- Coordinates
- -12.043, -77.028
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 154 m
Overview of Lima
Lima sits in Peru and reads as a major metropolis. The headcount is close to 6,271,430. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, water sports and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Lima
Nature in Lima
(21)For nature, expect Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 21 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lima.
Water Sports in Lima
(19)Lima records Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking under water sports. It is a direct read of Lima's activity profile. Altogether 19 options are tagged here.
Culture in Lima
(17)On the culture side, Lima offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Lima's activity profile. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Lima
(11)Lima records Adventure, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Escape Room under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Lima is actually tagged with. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Lima
(10)Lima's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Lima is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Lima
(8)Our data lists Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting, Skateboard and Skiing as sports options here. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lima.
Wellness in Lima
(7)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lima.
Family in Lima
(4)Lima's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Lima's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Lima
(2)The shopping shortlist for Lima: Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Lima is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Lima
(2)Looking for other activities? Lima has Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lima.
Best time to visit Lima
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Getting to Lima rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Lima that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lima known for?
- Lima is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Peru with around 6,271,430 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Lima?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Lima. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Lima?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Lima located?
- Administratively, Lima sits in Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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