MIRAFLORES
Know Miraflores
It is the most tourist zone in Lima. Here, it is possible to enjoy excellent accommodations, the best restaurants, night-life, and different activities.
It has several parks and natural areas, as the Parque Kennedy, with pubs and coffees, handicraft fairs and tourism offices to realize trips to the archeological and tourist zones in the suburbs of the city. Also, it is worth a visit to the Parque del Amor, with its great sculpture " El Beso ", which represents a couple of lovers. In front of it, it is the Puente Villena Rey, which offers a beautiful view of the sea.
It has cinemas, art galleries, and shopping centers as Larcomar, located on a sewer system. Besides, cultural heritage of its big houses, churches, and native parks. Miraflores possesses 5 kilometers of coast where there are 8 excellent resorts, as Pacífico Sur, Waikiki, Las Piedritas, and La Estrella, with cliffs and pleasant waters, where it is possible to practice all kind of activities, as sailing and paragliding.
Destination's information:
Attractions: Culture, stores, gastronomy, architecture, archaeology, handicraft, museums, cinemas, pubs, resorts, parks, natural areas.
Activities: Nautical sports, excursions, outdoor activities, culture, photography, hiking, historical tours, surfing.
Location:
How to get there: All year long.
When to go: Airway, to Jorge Chávez International Airport. By land, through Panamericana Highway or Central Highway.
Weather: Subtropical wet.
Services: Food, transportation, accommodations.
Surroundings: San Isidro, Santiago de Surco.