Lively Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

Lima is a goldmine of fascinating cultural experiences. The National Museum in San Borja, and the ruins of Pachacamac both give an insight into Peru’s rich, pre-Hispanic past. The city’s historic center is the best place to take in colonial architecture, from the Plaza Mayor to the museum of the Convent of San Francisco. If you’re looking for a great place to relax, Miraflores’ Park of Love is just the spot. Peruvian cuisine is diverse, you can choose from Miraflores’ ranqe of restaurants, San Isidro’s meat and seafood, or sample market food in Barranco. A real highlight of any trip to Lima, though, is dinner at Restaurant Huaca Pucllana, located within the ruins of an archaeological compound. Dine with a breathtaking view of adobe pyramids which are illuminated by night. Don’t miss out on the classic, lemon-marinated, seafood dish ceviche.

Once a pre-Inca site for the worship of the god of creation, Pachacamac in Lurin is now an intriguing archaeological excavation. Lima Art Museum in the city center shows a broader-than-usual picture of Peruvian culture by adding modern art to its vast collection of historical paintings. The handicraft markets in Miraflores and Pueblo Libre are full out of colorful, indigenous merchandise. Jewelery addicts will be thrilled by the well-crafted silver at sophisticated ilaria, while Larcomar in Miraflores, or Jockey Plaza in Santiago de Surco, are best for clothes shopping.

Arty Barranco comes alive at night with lively Peruvian dance and music shows. Some of Peru’s most famous criollo singers perform at De Rompe y Raja, while fans of jazz or electro might prefer La Noche. For all-night clubbing with Lima’s in-crowd, Aura in Miraflores is the place to be.