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Parque Hernan Velarde No. 27, Santa Beatriz, Lima, 01, Peru
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My husband will be working in Lima Peru for 10 days and I will be going along but on vacation. Is it safe for an english speaking female knowing no spanish to be travelling alone? What type of guided day trips are available? I would prefer to be sightseeing with other vacationers rather than alone. Any suggestions? After reading about Lima on the internet it has made me a little apprehensive. Should I go to Lima and travel through the day on my own???? Would appreciate advice from people who have visited Lima and their suggestions. Thanks, Cheryl
Perfectly doable. Last january I met an American elderly lady, travelling on her own, in Lima (Miraflores) on the Mirabus and she told me she had a great time.
There´s a lot of info here on VT website.
You may want to have a look at my Lima pages.
Also advice to have a look at member risse73 her pages.
Thanks for the info I will check it out.
If you are interested in hiring a guide for a day, I used this woman when a friend and I were in Lima in March. She is very nice, drives a van, and her English is pretty good. << travel@monicatoursperu.com >>
Lima is very safe. You will have no problems. There is a city tour leaving from Kennedy park in Miraflores everyday. You can also take taxi to the city ctr and walk around to the sights there.
You will be safe! I definitely recommend going on an adventure (maybe even bring your husband)! A couple operators I know to be reliable are http://www.mountainlodgesofperu.com/ and http://www.latinamericandestinations.com/ so give them a shot. Not sure if they're in your price range (which is?) but they come highly recommended.
I used Monica Tours as well, thanks to Jessie and it was a great way to spend the day in Lima.
When visiting Peru going to Cuzco and its surroundings is a must! Specially for those who like to see archeological sites, you can't miss Cuzco. From the Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) to the ruins of Machu Picchu, there is so much to see! I took this picture at the ruins of Sacsayhuaman where we came across this guy who had a live condor. Cool! That's my sister and her husband on the right.
I don´t think the train station can be considered a tourist attraction in Lima, but it did deserve a picture.
The train station is located at the city center, one or two blocks from Plaza Mayor, and you will probably pass in front of it on your way to the Convent of San Francisco.
Small pub, usually local crowd. Make sure you have some small change with you, otherwise they will have to change money at the neighbour's. And don't all order Baileys at the same time, 'cause then they will have to borrow some at the neighbour's as well. Normal (it's quite dark in there anyway)
Good local restaurant catering mainly to local workers.
Daily menu 3-course menu with 3/4 choice for starters and mains. No choice for dessert. Very very cheap, it was 6 soles in 2005.
We had the soup and ceviche for starter. Both were good. Can't remember the mains. Postre was a glass of that weird gloopy jelly thing with a plum inside. Not too sugary and very good. We hesitated a bit at first since it was the first time we saw it but it was worth trying!
Quite busy and frantic at lunchtime but service is fast, polite and efficient. Great local experience, just a stone throw away from touristy Miraflores and Parque Kennedy or Parque Central. The starter of ceviche de corvina was absolutely delicious. Nice balance of chili and lime juice. The fish was filets of little white fish (corvina) and was very tender.
This is one of the classical bars in old Lima, where people come for a drink before dinner. Though you can eat some tiny plates here, don't come here for a meal, just for a beer or so.
It is decorated in the original 1920's style and (I think) a bit overpriced but worth the visit, as it is nearly and historical landmark.
Hard to find, as there is no sign on the door.
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