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Are there any tour companies that go to the JW Marriott in Lima, I believe Miraflores district??
Looking for both half and full day options for tours, temples, ruins, or anything historical.
Any other recommendations?
I've done Lima a few times, not ever finding much to do.
Looking for both half and full day options for tours, temples, ruins, or anything historical.
Any other recommendations?
I've done Lima a few times, not ever finding much to do.

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Good question. I’ve had similar experience in Lima...kinda boring.
Also, I read travel blog a few years ago that talked about a central market, much larger and diverse than the Zona Azul. Supposedly, that is where a lot of the merchants at the ZA, buy their goods.
Can’t find it now, though. If anyone knows pease chime in.
Also, I read travel blog a few years ago that talked about a central market, much larger and diverse than the Zona Azul. Supposedly, that is where a lot of the merchants at the ZA, buy their goods.
Can’t find it now, though. If anyone knows pease chime in.
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Maybe the market you’re referencing is Polvos Azules. It’s kind of a cheap shopping mall with lots and lots of different little stalls selling everything from clothes to sneakers to electronis to artwork. Across the street from the Sheraton.
In Miraflores, there’s a great Peruvian restaurant worth going to called La Mar. It’s only open for lunch- try to get there early since there’s usually a wait. Great ceviche.
In Miraflores, there’s a great Peruvian restaurant worth going to called La Mar. It’s only open for lunch- try to get there early since there’s usually a wait. Great ceviche.
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Maybe the market you’re referencing is Polvos Azules. It’s kind of a cheap shopping mall with lots and lots of different little stalls selling everything from clothes to sneakers to electronis to artwork. Across the street from the Sheraton.
In Miraflores, there’s a great Peruvian restaurant worth going to called La Mar. It’s only open for lunch- try to get there early since there’s usually a wait. Great ceviche.
In Miraflores, there’s a great Peruvian restaurant worth going to called La Mar. It’s only open for lunch- try to get there early since there’s usually a wait. Great ceviche.
Thanks for the tip on La Mar. I’ll try it if I find it..
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Polvos Azules
Av Paseo de la República, Cercado de Lima 15033, Peru
+51 991 118 294
https://goo.gl/maps/gaUb2XRWHX42
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Restaurants
Central or Centro? It's in the top 20 in the world. 4 hour tasting menu was like 140 bucks. Good but very long. Need reservations 3 months ahead when I went.
La Mar was great for lunch. Sushi the was awesome. Ceviche amazing.
Nikkei Peruvian food was great. Maido was amazing. Someone mentioned Matsui but I haven't tried it.
La Lucha is a sandwich chain. Sort of like an upscale subways. Absolutely freaking delicious. I stopped and got sandwiches for the trip to the airport on the way out.
Try Cuy while you're there. It's a bit fatty but I liked it.
Tons of places in Miraflores bars clubs e.t.c. if you speak Spanish Barranco is close by and more locals. A lot of bars clubs e.t.c. but watch out for pick pockets and drunk guys just looking to pick a fight.
Central or Centro? It's in the top 20 in the world. 4 hour tasting menu was like 140 bucks. Good but very long. Need reservations 3 months ahead when I went.
La Mar was great for lunch. Sushi the was awesome. Ceviche amazing.
Nikkei Peruvian food was great. Maido was amazing. Someone mentioned Matsui but I haven't tried it.
La Lucha is a sandwich chain. Sort of like an upscale subways. Absolutely freaking delicious. I stopped and got sandwiches for the trip to the airport on the way out.
Try Cuy while you're there. It's a bit fatty but I liked it.
Tons of places in Miraflores bars clubs e.t.c. if you speak Spanish Barranco is close by and more locals. A lot of bars clubs e.t.c. but watch out for pick pockets and drunk guys just looking to pick a fight.
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As far as tours etc. I found the interior of Peru to be more fun. Cusco Machu Picchu e.t.c.
Cusco there's a hotel built over the ruins of the Incan palace. The Dominican order of the catholic church is based next door. The church / seminary is built over the Incan temple.
I had an English speaking tour guide and ditched him. I tagged along with a Spanish speaking tour guide. 2 different sides of history, very eye opening.
There's a lot of tours from Cusco to lesser known ruins. Those were awesome with a tour guide but you have to speak Spanish. The English speaking tour guides are all hit or miss.
Cusco there's a hotel built over the ruins of the Incan palace. The Dominican order of the catholic church is based next door. The church / seminary is built over the Incan temple.
I had an English speaking tour guide and ditched him. I tagged along with a Spanish speaking tour guide. 2 different sides of history, very eye opening.
There's a lot of tours from Cusco to lesser known ruins. Those were awesome with a tour guide but you have to speak Spanish. The English speaking tour guides are all hit or miss.
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