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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Lima.

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel featuring city guides, travel tips, food tours, and itineraries.

This Lima guide video is a strong city overview, presenting 30 things to do, see, eat, drink, and experience across neighborhoods, attractions, museums, and local food.

Tourist to Local

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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín focused on culture-oriented trips and local-style experiences.

This Lima itinerary video gives a practical two-day look at Barranco, Miraflores, ceviche, viewpoints, and on-the-ground impressions from the visit.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and cultural preparation.

This Lima travel video gives a helpful balanced look at the best and worst parts of visiting Peru’s capital, highlighting both rewarding city experiences and common traveler frustrations.

vagabrothers

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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery.

This Lima food video is a strong fit for culinary planning, following a city outing with Luke Korns and Valeria Basurco in a destination framed around Latin American foodie appeal.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips.

This walking tour video offers a useful ground-level look at Lima’s modern Miraflores district, making it helpful for viewers interested in one of the city’s key visitor areas.

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring videos by Dennis Callan about destinations in Europe, South America, the USA, and Asia.

This Lima travel video provides a well-rounded city introduction with footage of Miraflores, downtown, main squares, and a colorful parade.

Hey Nadine

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Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora focused on destinations, practical travel advice, and trip planning.

This short Lima video gives an accessible city-tour snapshot of Peru’s capital as the starting point for Nadine’s South America trip.

Dots on a Map

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Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel by Dottie and Lenza focused on destination stories, culture, conversations, and food.

This Lima travel video adds thoughtful local context by exploring contrasts between neighborhoods, Surquillo Market, traditional food, and places such as Miraflores, Villa El Salvador, and Chorillo.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools and comparisons. Their Lima guide is helpful for planning a city visit around food, Miraflores, Barranco, historic sights, airport context, and nearby travel links.

Visit Lima, Peru — Travel Guide (2026)

Lima travel guide — Peruvian ceviche, Miraflores cliffs, Barranco nightlife, and the South American food capital with world-class restaurants at local prices.

viatravelers.com/destinations/lima/

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publisher with broad global destination coverage. Their Lima destination guide gives a well-rounded overview of colonial heritage, gastronomy, Pacific beaches, ceviche, museums, and top attractions.

Lima travel - Lonely Planet | Peru, South America

Explore Lima holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/peru/lima

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on destinations and location-independent work. Their Lima things-to-do guide is a useful activity list, with visitor-friendly ideas such as the cliffside Malecon, Peruvian cuisine, and church catacombs.

Goats On The Road: Things To Do In Lima

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-lima/.

goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-lima/

Wild Junket
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Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog by travel writer and guidebook author Nellie Huang. Her Lima guide provides a broad, activity-focused look at Peru's capital, making it a good planning resource for visitors building out their city time.

30 Cool Things to Do in Lima, Peru – Wild Junket

Any trip to Peru starts in its capital city, Lima. This is my comprehensive guide to the Peruvian capital and a comprehensive list of things to do in Lima.

wildjunket.com/things-to-do-in-lima-peru/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Lima article highlights major attractions, museums, Plaza de Armas, the historical center, and local culture in a practical sightseeing format.

25 Best Things to Do in Lima, Peru in 2024

Lima is a vibrant city with rich Peruvian history, tourist attractions, a historical center, and a strong sense of local culture. The capital city of Peru

theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-lima-peru/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional destination-guide and visual storytelling focus. Their 2026 Lima guide is helpful for visitors spending a few days in the Peruvian capital and wanting a focused list of things to do.

25 AWESOME Things to Do in LIMA, Peru (2026 Guide)

The Peruvian capital is a wonderful place to base yourself for a few days. Make the most of your visit with this list of the best things to do in Lima, Peru!

nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-lima-peru/

Tales of a Backpacker
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Tales of a Backpacker is Claire Sturzaker's solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog. Her Lima guide makes a thoughtful case for spending time in the city, covering things to see and do beyond using it as a stop before Machu Picchu.

The Best Things to do in Lima Peru

Whilst Machu Picchu remains the reason why many people choose to come to Peru, it is in fact Lima that is one of the best places to visit in Peru, with many top-rated things to see and do here.

talesofabackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-lima-peru/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and independent trips. Their 2026 Lima things-to-do guide is useful for independent travelers who want a shorter, visitor-focused selection from the city's many activity options.

The Broke Backpacker: Things To Do In Lima Peru

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-lima-peru/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-lima-peru/

World of Wanderlust
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World of Wanderlust is Brooke Saward's solo female travel blog covering city guides, solo travel, lifestyle, and hotels. Her Lima article gives a concise ten-item city list, with food and drink ideas such as pisco sours and ceviche for a short stay.

10 Things to do in Lima, Peru - World of Wanderlust

The best 10 things to do in Lima Peru: from pisco sours to ceviche, here's how to spend a few days in Lima.

worldofwanderlust.com/10-things-to-do-in-lima-peru/

Ciao Bambino
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Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with an extensive family travel blog and planning focus. Their Lima with kids article is a helpful accommodation-focused guide built around two family-friendly hotel experiences in the city.

Family-Friendly Hotels Lima | Peru with Kids

We had two — very different — but excellent family-friendly hotel experiences in Lima.

ciaobambino.com/family-friendly-hotels-lima-peru-with-kids

My Adventures Across The World
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My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, focused on practical destination guidance and first-person advice. Her day trips from Lima guide is a practical resource for travelers planning rewarding time beyond the capital.

16 Best Day Trips From Lima

Are you looking to get out of Lima? Check out this selection of the best day trips from Lima and decide where to go!

myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-day-trips-from-lima/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished destination-planning focus. Their Lima food guide is a good fit for readers interested in where to eat while understanding the city's eclectic Peruvian dining scene.

Where to Find the Best Food in Lima, Peru • The Blonde Abroad

Peruvian food in Lima can be incredibly eclectic, yet centered around the most basic ingredients. Here's where to find the best food in Lima!

theblondeabroad.com/where-to-find-the-best-food-in-lima/

A Luxury Travel Blog
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A Luxury Travel Blog is a luxury-focused travel publication covering high-end hotels, restaurants, experiences, and destination inspiration. Their Lima museums article offers a compact, culture-focused sightseeing guide through five museums in the Peruvian capital.

5 of the best museums in Lima

The capital and gateway to the rest of Peru, for years tourists have always overlooked Lima. Now it is...

aluxurytravelblog.com/2014/10/22/5-of-the-best-museums-in-lima/

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