Western Lima includes the Chorrillos, San Isidro, Magdalena del Mar, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel districts of Lima, to the south of the Rimac River and west of Av. Arequipa.
The related districts of Central Lima, Miraflores and Barranco have their own pages.
Get in
See
Brena
- Museo Andrés Avelino Cáceres, Avenida República de Portugal 258, Breña, +51 1 423 5884.
- Museo Multidisciplinario del Colegio La Salle, Av. Arica 601, Breña, +51 1 424 5750. W-Su 10:00-14:00, Th Sa 10:00-17:00. Natural history. Adults S/3, students S/2, children S/1
Jesús Maria
- Centro Cultural Peruano Japonésa, Av. Gregorio Escobedo 803, Jesús María, +51 1 463 0606. Art gallery, museum, library and a theatre across the street.
- Museo de Antropología y Agricultura Precolombina (Centro de Investigaciones de Zonas Aridas, Universidad Nacional Agraria), Calle Camilo Carrillo 300-A, Jesús María, +51 1 433 5616, cizaunalm@lamolina.edu.pe.
- Museo de Historia Natural UNMSM, Av. Arenales 1256, Jesús María, +51 1 471 0117 , +51 1 474 0434, museohn@unmsm.edu.pe.
Pueblo Libre
- Casa Museo Julia Codesido, Paso de los Andes 500, Pueblo Libre, +51 1 463 8579.
- National Museum of Archaeology and History (Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historia del Perú), Plaza Bolívar, Pueblo Libre. Quite good and very didactic; the area surrounding it is worth a walk.
- Antigua Taberna Queirolo, Corner Av. Vivianco and Av. San Martín, Pueblo Libre.. A historical tavern, not a bad place to stop for lunch, next door is a cellar where you can taste test a few Peruvian wines and grab a few bottles to take home with you.
- Santiago Queirolo, Av. San Martín 1062, Pueblo Libre., +51 1 463 1008. Santiago Queirolo is the cellar next to the Antigua Taberna Queirolo.
- Museo Larco (Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Hoyle), Av. Bolívar 1515, Pueblo Libre, +51 1 461 1312. Daily 09:00-22:00 including holidays. Showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3,000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is in a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Popular thanks to its ample collection of erotic pottery from the Mochica culture and the gold and jewelry of ancient Peru. Excellent garden restaurant. Adult S/30, over 65 S/25, students and children (under 15) S/15 2018-02-23
San Isidro
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ARTCO, Roaud y Paz Soldan 325 San Isidro (alt cdra 10 de Camino Real), +51 1 221 3579. Galería de Arte
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Cafae-se Centro Cultural - Galería No Galería, Av. Arequipa 2985, San Isidro, +51 1 442 4422, centrocultural@cafae-se.com.pe.
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Camino Brent, Burgos 170, San Isidro, +51 1 422 2205. M-Sa 16:00-20:00. Art gallery.
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Centro Cultural Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Camino Real 1075, San Isidro, +51 1 222 6899. .
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Enlace Arte Contemporáneo, Pardo y Aliaga 676, San Isidro, +51 1 222 5714, info@enlaceart.com. M-Sa 11:00-20:00.
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La Galería, Conde de la Monclova 255, San Isidro, +51 1 422 1099. Art gallery.
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Museo de la Identificación RENIEC, Av. Paseo de la República 3505, San Isidro, +51 1 513-8080 (anexo 1158).
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Museo Marina Núñez del Prado - Biblioteca Falcón, Calle Antero Aspíllaga 300, San Isidro, +51 1 422 0208.
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Museo de Sitio de Huallamarca (Pan de Azúcar), Av. Nicolás de Rivera 201, San Isidro. Archealogical site and museum.
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Oleos Peruanos, Club Empresarial, Av. Principal 165 , Torre Real III, San Isidro. Art gallery.
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Vertice, Plascencia 350, San Isidro, +51 1 421 3856, vertice@galeria-vertice.com. M-Th 11:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00. Art gallery.
San Miguel
- Museo George Petersen de Ingeniería de Minas de la PUCP (Universidad Particular Ricardo Palma), Av. Universitaria cuadra 18, San Miguel, +51 1 460 2870.
- Museo Interactivo de Lima (Parque de la Imaginación), Av. José de la Riva Agüero cdra 8, San Miguel (entre la Universidad Católica y el Parque de las Leyendas), +51 1 628-1804, +51 1 628-1805.
- Parque de las Leyendas, Av. Las Leyendas 580-586, San Miguel, -12.071721°, -77.087227°. Daily 09:00-18:00. The park is home to the zoo and botanical garden of Lima, the ancient city of Maranga and the museum of Ernst W. Middendorf. There's a lot to see here, everything from hippos to mummies. Adults S/9, children S/4.50, S/0.50 less on weekdays, S/1 more on holidays
Do
- Cruise. To Islas Palomino (Palomino Islands are located at short distance from the port of Lima, Callao. These small islands are inhabited by small colonies of sea lions, Peruvian boobies and Guanay cormorants. This is a reasonable alternative excursion to the famous Ballestas Islands in Paracas if you are spending some days in Lima and can not travel south to Pisco and Paracas, and also if you want to swim with the sea lions. (In Ballestas that is forbidden.) Tickets are available at the port for S/100 (March 2011) including a swim with the sea lions and a lunch or for S/70 (March 2011) (on the other corner of the square) for a round trip with the boat.
- Surfing. The city of kings is one of the few South American capitals in front of the sea and it happens to be inbetween different sea currents. Lima is a paradise for surfers and those that love seafood. Lima´s cuisine is considered one of the best and more diverse in the world.
Golf
- Lima Golf Club, Av. Camino Real 770, San Isidro, +51 1 442 6006, asociados@limagolfclub.org.pe. 18-hole golf course, tennis, squash, gymnasium, swimming pools, bar, restaurant, fulbito (miniature soccer).
Buy
Shopping Centers
- Camino Real, Av. Camino Real 348, San Isidro. Modern shopping mall. Shops, restaurants, cinemas, and a skating rink
- La Marina Open Plaza. A large modern shopping mall with restaurants, cinemas and shops
Eat
Brena
- El Rinconcito de Chela, Jr. Chamaya 1208, Breña, +51 1 423 0748. Seafood
Jesus Maria
- Cebicheria María, Av. Cuba 1200, Jesús María, +51 1 332 2815.
- Don Fernando, Av. General Garzón 1788, Jesús María, +51 1 261 0361. Peruvian
- El Aguajal, Jr. Huiracocha 1498, Jesus Maria, +51 1 431 9758, aguajal@aguajal.com.
- Oneeglio, Av. Santa Cruz 179, Jesús María, +51 1 7198906. Criollo
Pueblo Libre
- Cafe del Museo (Museo Larco), Av. Bolívar 1515, Pueblo Libre, +51 1 462 4757, cafedelmuseo@museolarco.org. Daily 09:00-18:00. Managed by chef Gaston Acurio (from Astrid y Gaston restaurant). The restaurant looks like an art gallery decorated with fine colonial sculptures, and the terrace has a beautiful view of the museum and gardens. Seafood, beef, lamb, soups, pasta, options for vegetarians and choices for children (pizza, burgers).
- El Bolivariano, Psje. Santa Rosa 291, Pueblo Libre, +51 1 261 9565.
- Ku Mar, Av. La Alborada 1263, Magdalena Vieja, +51 1 337 7309. Cevicheria
San Isidro
- Astrid & Gastón, Av. Paz Soldán 290, -12.096566°, -77.034735°. Restaurant of the famous Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio. Dishes look spectacular and taste as good as they look.
- Edo sushi bar. Sushi.
- El Escondite del Gordo, Calle Armando Blondet 216-218, San Isidro, +51 1 441 1231, info@elesconditedelgordo.com. Seafood
- Malabar, Camino Real 101, San Isidro. Famous chef Schiaffino.
- José Antonio, Jr. Bernardo Monteagudo 200 Orrantia del Mar, San Isidro, +51 1 264 0188 - 264 3284. Criolla
San Miguel
- Hikari, Av. La Mar 2339, San Miguel, +51 1 464 7081. Chicken
- Mi Propiedad Privada, Av. Costanera 1010, San Miguel, +51 1 578 7110.
- Señor Limón - Camacho, Av. La Mar 2311, San Miguel, +51 1 562 3518. Seafood
- Pizzería Zarelle, Ave Brigida Silva de Ochoa 390, San Miguel, +51 1 5661260. pizza concessionaire.
San Luis
- Corazon Criollo, Av. Rosa Toro 971, San Luis, -12.080476°, -76.993553°, +51 1 725 5848, info@corazoncriollo.com. Anticucho, grilled meat, fresh salads. Churrasco, melt in your mouth steak with salad and vegies S/20. Chicken fillet with salad and vegetables S/16, and a variety of grilled organs.
- El Muellecito, Av. Rosa Toro 960-962, San Luis, +51 1 346 4176, reservas@elmuellecito.com.pe. Seafood, ceviche
- El Rincon del Gordo, Av. Rosa Toro 809, San Luis, -12.078367°, -76.994224°, +51 1 435 5103 , +51 9792 4724. Fish and seafood.
Drink
Sleep
Brena
Pueblo Libre
- Hostal Restaurant Mauro Inn, Av La Marina 1640 Lt. 12 - Pueblo Libre, +51 1 463 7620.
- Hostal El Bouquet, San José 463 (Cdra 11 De Sucre Y 4 De La Marina) - Pueblo Libre, +51 1 461 7207.
- Hotel Pueblo Libre, Av. San Martín 294, Pueblo Libre, +51 1 261 6975.
- Hotel Mamatila, Antonio Arrieta 110 Esq. Cdra 16 Av. Brasil, +51 1 463 1573, lima@hotelmamatila.com.
San Isidro
- Basadre Suites Hotel, Av. Jorge Basadre 1310, San Isidro, +51 1 442-2307, reservas@hotelbasadre.com. From S/280, weekend specials S/226
- Blue Star Hotel, Calle Luis Aldana 303 (antes calle 7), San Isidro, +51 1 226 4900, info@bluestar-hotel.com. From about S/210
- Country Club Lima Hotel, Los Eucaliptos 590, San Isidro, +51 1 611 9000.
- Daniels Hotel, Las Castañitas 152, San Isidro, +51 1 222 0280, info@danielshotel.com.
- Manto Hotel Lima MGallery, Calle Los libertadores 490, San Isidro, +51 1 6300000, reservas@foresta-hotel.pe.
- Garden Hotel, Av. R. Rivera Navarrete 450, San Isidro, +51 1 442 1771. From about S/260
- Del Prado Hotel, Av. Pablo Carriquiry 298, San Isidro, +51 1 441 1700, delprado@delpradohotel.com.pe. From about S/170
- Hotel El Marques, Chinchón 461, San Isidro, +51 1 442 0046. From about S/225
- Hotel Hong Kon, Av. Aramburú 488, San Isidro, +51 1 2228988, informes@hotelhongkon.com.
- Radisson Hotel San Isidro, Av. Las Palmeras 240, San Isidro, +51 1 6180180. TV, Internet, private bathrooms, bar fridge, restaurant, bar. From S/50
- Hostal Martinika, Av. Arequipa 3701, San Isidro, +51 1 2214785, martinika@terra.com.pe. From S/120
- Hotel Roosevelt, Calle Alvarez Calderón 194, San Isidro, +51 1 222 0012.
- Hotel San Isidro Inn, Av. Juan Pezet 1765, San Isidro, +51 1 264 2019, informes@sanisidroinn.com.pe. From about S/230
- Hotel Suites Plaza Las Flores, Av. Camino Real 1121, San Isidro, +51 1 221 4262, res-plazalasflores@terra.com.pe. From about S/200
- Los Delfines Hotel, Calle los Eucaliptos 555, San Isidro, +51 1 215 7000.
- Los Tallanes Hotel, Av. Jorge Basadre 325, San Isidro, +51 1 221 0001, tallanes@hoteltallanes.com.pe. From about S/800
- Meliá Lima, Av. Salaverry, 2599, San Isidro, +51 1 411 9000, melia.lima@solmelia.com. From about S/500
- Plaza del Bosque Apart Hotel, Av. Paz Soldán 190, San Isidro, +51 1 616 1818, reservas@plazadelbosque.com. From about S/750
- Sonesta Posada del Inca, Pancho Fierro 194, San Isidro, +51 1 712 6000. TV, kitchen, minibar.
- Suites Del Bosque, Av. Paz Soldán 165, San Isidro, +51 1 616 2121, reservas@suitesdelbosque.com. From about S/750
- Suites Hotel Inkari, Av. Del Ejército 1147, San Isidro, +51 1 2070860, inkari@inkarisuiteshotel.com.pe.
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