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Pope Leo XIV in Lima (Nov 11-16, 2026): where to stay and getting around
What to see in Lima

Pope Leo XIV in Lima (Nov 11-16, 2026): where to stay and getting around

Pope Leo XIV visits Peru from November 11 to 16, 2026, with events in Lima on the 11th, 12th and 16th, including a Mass at Las Palmas Air Base. The official schedule, and practical tips on where to stay and how to get around.

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 comes to Lima (Nov 4): how to book Maido, Central and Kjolle
Gastronomy

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 comes to Lima (Nov 4): how to book Maido, Central and Kjolle

For the first time, the 50 Best Restaurants ranking will be revealed in Lima, on November 4, 2026. What's happening that week and how to get a table at Maido, Central and Kjolle, all a short ride from Miraflores.

Working remotely from Lima: why Miraflores is a great base for a month or two
Monthly stays

Working remotely from Lima: why Miraflores is a great base for a month or two

Same time zone as the U.S. East Coast, summer when it's winter up north, the best food in South America and a seafront to run along before your first call. A practical guide to remote work from Miraflores, Lima.

Lima weather month by month: when is the best time to visit?
Practical tips

Lima weather month by month: when is the best time to visit?

Lima has two seasons, not four: a sunny summer from December to April and a gray, mild winter from May to November. What each month is like on the Miraflores coast, what to pack and when prices are lowest.

Is Miraflores safe? An honest answer for visitors to Lima
Practical tips

Is Miraflores safe? An honest answer for visitors to Lima

Yes, with the usual big-city common sense. What makes Miraflores the district where visitors stay, what to actually watch out for in Lima, and the simple habits that keep your trip trouble-free.

From Lima airport to Miraflores: taxi, Uber or transfer, and what it costs
Practical tips

From Lima airport to Miraflores: taxi, Uber or transfer, and what it costs

Everything about getting from Jorge Chávez airport to Miraflores: how long it takes, the safe options (official taxi, Uber, pre-booked transfer), what to avoid and what to expect at Lima Penthouse on arrival.

Renting an apartment in Lima for a month: a practical guide to monthly stays in Miraflores
Monthly stays

Renting an apartment in Lima for a month: a practical guide to monthly stays in Miraflores

Remote work, escaping the northern winter, a long family visit: why more people spend a month in Lima, what a furnished monthly rental in Miraflores costs and how to organize it without the hassle.

Where to stay in Lima, Peru: Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro?
What to see in Lima

Where to stay in Lima, Peru: Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro?

An honest guide to Lima's neighborhoods for visitors: why almost everyone stays in Miraflores, when Barranco or San Isidro make sense, how far the airport is and what a stay costs.

Adventure on the Costa Verde: surfing and paragliding in Miraflores
Activities

Adventure on the Costa Verde: surfing and paragliding in Miraflores

Surfing for all levels, paragliding over the Pacific, cycling the boardwalk and beaches at the foot of Miraflores. The Costa Verde is pure outdoor fun, and it starts steps from Lima Penthouse.

From Lima to Machu Picchu: how to plan your trips around Peru
Day trips

From Lima to Machu Picchu: how to plan your trips around Peru

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Paracas, Arequipa, the Amazon… Lima is the gateway to Peru. Here's how to use Lima Penthouse as your base to discover the country's great icons.

Historic Lima: the colonial center, a World Heritage Site
Culture & history

Historic Lima: the colonial center, a World Heritage Site

The Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs, the colonial balconies… Lima's Historic Center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an essential day trip from Lima Penthouse.

Barranco: Lima's bohemian, artistic neighborhood
What to see in Lima

Barranco: Lima's bohemian, artistic neighborhood

Colorful mansions, murals, galleries, the Bridge of Sighs and the best nightlife in Lima. Barranco is a step from Miraflores and a must-visit from Lima Penthouse.

Sunsets on the Miraflores boardwalk: Lima's best walk
What to see in Lima

Sunsets on the Miraflores boardwalk: Lima's best walk

The Miraflores boardwalk offers miles of clifftop parks above the Pacific, paragliding, the Park of Love and the most beautiful sunsets in Lima, all steps from Lima Penthouse.

Dining in Miraflores: where to eat in Latin America's food capital
Gastronomy

Dining in Miraflores: where to eat in Latin America's food capital

Lima is the food capital of Latin America, and Miraflores is its epicenter. From restaurants in the world's top lists to the neighborhood ceviche spot, here's your guide to eating near Lima Penthouse.