Travel Guide of Miraflores District, Lima for: Thunderbird Hotels Pardo Rating: Pearls
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Miraflores Summary
Pros
- Known for its well-maintained parks and gardens
- Excellent shopping
- Beaches popular with both sunbathing and surfing
- An upscale cultural center for the city of Lima, with theaters, cinemas and galleries
- Vibrant nightlife; pubs and bars for crowds of all ages
Cons
- Area is becoming increasingly touristy
- Heat can become intense during the summer months
What It's Like
Most visitors to Lima flock straight to Miraflores, which is widely known for its shopping areas, gardens, well-maintained parks, and beaches. It's one of Lima's more upscale areas and is a cultural center with theaters, galleries and cinemas. The area is home to many hotels, cafes, pubs, restaurants, and stores that are popular with both tourists and locals; Calle de Las Pizzas ("Pizza Street") is lined with bars that are filled with teenagers and young adults (especially on the weekends). The beaches here are popular with surfers and sunbathers alike (especially during the hot summer months).
Where to Stay
In an area as lively and popular as Miraflores, it's hard to go too wrong with hotel location. Staying south of Alfredo Benavides and east of Malecon Balta will keep you relatively central, close to both Miraflores Central Park, the beach, and shops.
Map of Hotels -- Miraflores District, Lima
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Facts
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Airport: | |
| Peak: | Dec. - Apr. |
| Off-peak: | May - Oct. |
| Visa: | U.S., Canadian and European citizens don't need a visa |
| Vaccines: | No |
| Currency: | Peruvian nuevo sol |
| Electricity: | 220 volts AC; 60 cycles |
| Tipping: | 10% in restaurants (some automatically add it) |
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