We present three Peruvian regions where you can delight the senses with amazing flavors, appreciate cultural treasures and surf the most challenging waves of the Peruvian beaches.
Lima, nature and world-class gastronomy
This city dazzles in summer. Being facing the Pacific Ocean, Lima invites you to enjoy nature and also the urban, a fine mix to discover its outdoor charms. Nothing like exploring the exclusive district of Miraflores on foot or by bicycle, observing the sea from its extensive boardwalk, enjoying an afternoon of picnic in its captivating parks, eating a delicious ceviche or drinking a pisco sour in one of its restaurants and bars with terrace that have impressive views, spot the city on a paragliding ride on the Costa Verde, or dominate the waves on one of its beaches where surfing is practiced.
Near Miraflores is the picturesque district of Barranco, one of the most artistic and touristy in Lima. Having ice cream in some of its renowned ice cream parlors and exploring its streets, full of vibrant murals, old mansions, art galleries and exclusive shops, is an experience for the traveler. Its boardwalk is also perfect for enjoying enchanting sunsets.
The capital of Peru is synonymous with flavor. Its renowned gastronomy brings together a wide variety of iconic dishes from all regions of Peru. Ceviche, causa and tiradito are some of the favorite dishes during the summer, and are offered in places as diverse as 5-star hotels, cebicherias and markets. Lima is also home to the best restaurants in the world, such as Central, Maido, Kjolle and Mayta, which offer unparalleled culinary experiences.
Ica, the land of the eternal sun
Ica is a region located south of Lima that is characterized by its radiant sunny days. One of the favorite places in summer is the city of Paracas, which has ideal beaches for relaxing or practicing various water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, among others. The Paracas National Reserve also has charming beaches such as La Mina, famous for its turquoise waters, and Yumaque, which is gaining increasing notoriety. In addition, there is Playa Roja, perfect for taking excellent photographs from its cliff.
Paracas also has luxury hotels full of sophistication, comfort and exclusive services. A dream stay surrounded by the beach, swimming pools, spas and restaurants with first-class cuisine. Some of the five-star hotels that will leave their visitors breathless are: Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort; the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paracas and the Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa.
In Paracas you can also find incredible sand dunes formed by the swirling winds that make this a perfect place to watch the sunsets and take endless Instagrammable photos.
Ica is famous for its vineyards and wineries, where you can taste the exquisite pisco, the emblematic drink of Peru. The pisco routes allow tourists to try different and refreshing iconic cocktails such as pisco sour or chilcano, ideal to cool off during the summer.
La Libertad, a legacy of ancient history and beaches with perfect waves
Lonely Planet, a prestigious travel and tourism publication, ranked Peru as one of the 10 most fascinating countries in the world for surfing, and the La Libertad region is a true paradise for it.
Its beaches have varied waves that are perfect for beginners and specialized surfers. One of the best known is the longest left wave in the world in Puerto Chicama or Malabrigo, in the province of Ascope.
The Huanchaco resort, in Trujillo, is the favorite place for practitioners of water sports. In addition to surfing, tourists will be able to live the experience of riding aboard the caballito de totora, a traditional boat built from the leaves and stems of the totora (reed).
The cultural and historical legacy of the ancient civilizations of this region is also worth a visit, as Chan Chan is located there, the largest pre-Columbian clay city in America, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Another must-see place to visit in
La Libertad is the El Brujo archaeological complex, one of the best exhibitions of mural art of the Moche culture, which brings together about 14 thousand years of history of the northern coast of Peru.