Chez Wong (Santa Catalina e/Enrique León García, Lima) – ceviche fans passing through Lima will likely be drawn to this modest restaurant, which is actually the home kitchen of its famed chef (and owner) Javier Wong. Even the sea urchin ceviche is said to be delicious. Wok-cooked dishes are also served there. Warning to first […]
Central Restaurante (Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores, Lima) – this restaurant, launched by famed Lima chef and restaurant owner Virgilio Martínez, serves a variety of dishes (using both local and international ingredients – including vegetables, herbs & spices grown at the restaurant’s very own garden), with a menu that changes six times a year. Such ingredients […]
Casa Hacienda Los Condes (Antigua Hacienda San Isidro, Av. Paz Soldan 290, Lima) – this one-time colonial manor was once used as a reception hall by the South American liberator José de San Martín. It’s now an upscale restaurant that serves a variety of local & international dishes. Realistically, patrons come here as much to […]
Canta Rana (Genova 101, Barranco, Lima) – this well-regarded restaurant is known for its ceviche (Peru’s national dish), and at reasonable prices. Because of its popularity, diners are advised to get there before 12 Noon or after 3 pm (to get a table). First-time diners are advised to ignore the restaurant’s Spartan reputation, which is […]
Astrid & Gastón (Calle Cantuarías 175, Lima) – located in Lima’s diplomatic district, this has been rated one of the best restaurants in Lima. Among the recommended dishes are Peking style coy (Guinea Pig) and Lomo Saltado (a delicious sirloin steak stir fry served with sautéed red onions and fresh plum tomatoes and French Fries […]
Plaza San Martin (Av. Nicolas de Pierola, Centro, Lima) — this square was inaugurated in 1921 to honor the first 100 years of Peruvian independence. Surrounded by Republican-era buildings (which boast a number of French architectural-influenced residences), it pays tribute to Gen. Jose de San Martín — a key figures in South America’s struggle for […]
Palacio Congreso Republica del Peru (Plaza Bolivar, Av. Abancay, block 1, Centro, Lima) — when Peru achieved independence in 1821, there was no legislative site for the country’s Congress (temporarily taking over the University of San Marcos, until a permanent Congressional building was constructed. That did not occur until the early 20th century — […]
Nazca (Nazca, provincia de Ica): ubicada a 5 horas (450 km) al sureste de Lima, este sitio en medio de un desierto costero (dentro de las pampas de Junama) tiene fama de ser una de las maravillas de las culturas antiguas del Perú. Aquí, grandes figuras hechas por el hombre llamadas las Líneas de Nazca […]
Museum of the Convent of San Francisco (Jirón Lampa y Ancash, Lima) – located in the historic district of Lima (the country’s capital), the Museum of the Convent of San Francisco de Asi’s of Lima is composed of the Convent (just a block fro the Palace of the Government). A major attraction here is the […]
Museo Oro del Perú (Alonso de Molina 1100, Monterrico, Surco, Lima) – a local benefactor (Miguel Mujica Gallo) founded this interesting museum in 1968. It contains a vast collection of mostly-pre-Inca gold pieces and artifacts. That, as well as an array of weapons (from swords to guns) decorated in gold, diamonds and other previous metals […]