First Impressions: Lima
December 30, 2018
*I wrote this a few weeks ago when I was in Lima but had trouble adding photos due to bad internet. Sorry for the delay! Pretend I’m still in Lima when reading this haha!*
Woah! Lima! Hey!
I’ve been in Lima for almost 2 weeks now and I haven’t done any of the huge tourist things that Pinterest keeps recommending to me. What have I been doing? Well, just a lot of exploring of my adorable Barranco neighbourhood, eating, and absorbing the sweet sun rays.
Don’t worry we have another week here to do more of the big stuff before we head off to Cusco and Machu Picchu for Christmas!
So what do I think of Lima? I’ve spent most of my time in Barranco and Miraflores neighbourhoods which are the more upscale tourist areas right on the coast and it’s delightful. A refreshing slow pace, beautiful landscape, and ocean breeze I am in heaven.
I am so happy we ended up staying in the Barranco neighbourhood. It’s so charming. Full of great food, bars, and atmosphere. Truly an artists’ paradise.
Colonial Architecture in disrepair 
Beautiful Library 
My fav coffee roaster in Barranco 
Barranco Beer Company 
Barranco Mansion 
Local Market 
Market 
Cat 
Bridge of Sighs 
Beach 
Colonial architecture 
Old Train turned restaurant! 
Bridge of Sighs 
religious ceremonies in our neighbourhood 
I’ve also been exploring the neighbouring neighbourhood of Miraflores. It’s a bit more upscale and a bit more tourist focused.
Cute cafe in Miraflores 
Park full of Cats! 
Park of Love 
Park of Love! with make out statue 
Cat park also has cute iconic bull statue.
Of course, I’ve also been eating all the food. Ceviche, chicha, beer, coffee, and pisco sours!
beer from Barranco Beer Company 
fried calamari, fish soup, and ceviche from our local market. 
chicha de jora (corn beer) 
coffeeeee 
homemade pisco sour with cinnamon
Lima has been great so far and I’m excited to explore and share more of it!
~B~