Before arriving in Lima, I had heard conflicting views on the city – some loved it, others hated it (but isn’t that how it always is?!). Though Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru, it is often skipped over, or just a transfer point to get to Cusco. After spending three days there, while I can say it isn’t my favorite South American city (in fact, it didn’t even feel like I was in South America), I think it’s definitely worthy of a few days to visit.

Lima – the city of good food, quirky art, and sunny parks. See the best things (in my humble opinion) to do for a few days in Lima.