Unique things to do in Lima Region

We are going to pick you up from your accommodation or meeting point and with our expert local guide, we'll take you to a fascinating walking tour around our historical center. We will visit the highlights of the Historic Center of Lima such as the San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, Jiron de la Union (main pedestrian street), Government palace (panoramic view), Cathedral (panoramic view), Pasaje Santa Rosa, Convent of Santo Domingo (panoramic view), cherry of the cake is to visit inside the " Convent of San Francisco and its awesome catacombs"! Our historical center is considered a World Heritage Site protected by Unesco since 1991 because of all the colonial buildings the city has. Lima also stands as one of the oldest capital in South America as it was founded by the Spaniards in 1535 and became the "City of the kings", the most important city for the Spanish Viceroyalty in the whole continent! After this great day! we will leave you at your accommodation. Notes: Recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and a spare battery for your camera. This experience includes pick up and drop off from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.

9:45 AM Meeting Point Calle La Mar 229 (Nakary Restaurant) in front of the front door of the Real Felipe Callao. 30 min for port control. Payment of right of entry to the natural reserve of Guaneras islands adults 11 soles. 10:30 am Zarpe towards Callao Islands. At the beginning we saw the docking of yachts, warriors and merchants in Callao Bay. On the way we went through the ground “El Camotal”, open sea. We went through the island of San Lorenzo, with rich stories that have come since pre-Columbian times. We see boats in fishing work, various colonies of Guaneras birds and penguins of Humboldt. 11:30 AM We arrived at the furthest point, Isla Palomino, which houses a large colony of sea lions (sea lions), where we can swim in wetsuits freely between them, thanks to the absence of predators, it is an unforgettable moment full of emotions. 12:35 PM The return journey starts through cliffs and islets in stunning ways. A snack is served before arriving at the pier. 1:00 PM I arrive at the pier. End of the nautical tour. Other things TO note IMPORTANT TO SEND COMPLETE INFORMATION when BOOKING In cash you pay in boarding 11 Soles the conservation and protection fee for the islands. Cell phone for boarding info, Second Day +5195761959

Discover the rich and vibrant Peruvian cuisine, we will cook the most popular Peruvian dishes: Lomo Saltado and Causa. A fascinating mix of Peruvian flavors and cooking techniques. Together, these dishes offer a true taste of the diversity and deep flavor of Peruvian food. For cooking, we use ceramic pots, just as our ancestors did (Incas). In this way we will keep all the natural flavor. Causa: A refreshing and versatile dish that combines yellow potato, yellow pepper, lemon and various fillings that can range from chicken and tuna to seafood, all decorated with avocado. Lomo Saltado: Stir-fried beef, onion, tomatoes, and chili peppers, traditionally served over French fries and accompanied by rice. Chicha Morada: Prepared with purple corn, pineapple, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Option 1: 2:30 pm: Meeting on your Airbnb/accomodation and heading to school. 3:00 pm: We started the participatory class with our cheff 5:00 pm: end of class . Option 2: 6:00 pm: Meeting on your Airbnb/accomodation and heading to school. 6:30 pm: We started the participatory class with our cheff 8:30 pm: end of class . Notes: - Please, let us know if you have allergies or have food restrictions. - This experience includes only pick up from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. The return is not included, but we will help you to catch a cab.

Legend said that Barranco is Lima's most artistic, magical, and bohemian neighborhood. And it has all the elements for that, a whimsical story behind its foundation, lots of celebrated artists who found inspiration in their streets, theaters, carnivals, and the perfect view of the south pacific sunset. As a true born and raised artist, I can say that's true. So, during our night together I would show you one side of Barranco's vibe, the nightlife, but not just any nightlife, no, we would explore the nightlife from the perspective of the many artists who found a place in which we can be our most authentic selves. We will visit three different bars, which will allow us to discover the different facets that we can find in Barranco. First, we would meet on the Plaza Central of Barranco, and from there we would visit our first bar, which is my favorite, not only it's the oldest of them all, but also has been the bar of choice for many generations of artists, here we would share a drink and start to get to know each other. Next, we would go to a colorful hidden bar, the newest of all of them, but a wonderful selection of craft beer, and cool decorations, perfect for pictures. Finally, we would end our night with friends, our last bar is not only cool but has a wide variety of signature cocktails, delicious food, and the best people to hang out with. So, are you ready?

This is a UNIQUE anthropologist experience, you will have the opportunity to be part of the daily activities of locals that live in the real Lima, it is a rich cultural experience you will always remember! You will get the opportunity to see how a large majority of Lima's population truly lives in happines ambience and community system. At Haku Tours, we want you to see 'the real' Lima. While you slowly make your way to the base of the hill, our guide will explain a little about the community and its developments, the urbanization projects, politics, religion, and how Haku helps in the area. Gradually, you will begin your journey up the famous "yellow stairs", pause for a few pictures of the amazing views in greater Lima, get a glimpse into homes, and interact with neighbors and families we meet during this local life experience. During the tour, we will also visit a local daycare center and the friendly families from this nice community. Remember this tour is about to know people, who will share with you their culture, traditions, beliefs, and thoughts. Notes: If we can visit the Shanty Town communities is because we have asked permission from the local leaders. This experience includes pick up and drop off from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.

We will leave Lima at approximately 5 am. Our first point will be Paracas National Reserve, "Ballestas Islands". At this point our adventure will begin to take a 2 hour walk by the sea where we will observe sea lions, our friends will be very close so that we can take their best angles in the photos. In the reserve we will also see families of penguins, dolphins, guana birds, pelicans, other animals that live there and the famous figure of Candelabro. After enjoying in Paracas we will go to the city of Ica where the oldest vineyards in Peru are located and we can taste our national drink "El Pisco". Here we will try different flavors of pools, wines and their products. We will have lunch in this same place (LUNCH INCLUDED)which has typical restaurants of very good quality. Resting later we will go a little further south to the famous "Oasis de la Huacachina" which is located inside a very hot desert. We will have an adrenaline rush with expert instructors the sports of Buggies and Sandboarding for the dunes. We'll finish the experience walking around the oasis and taking amazing photos. Other highlights: The tour is group, sending us the phone number and address of your stay, to coordinate and you can make the most of your trip.

You’ll discover the beautiful neighbourhood of Barranco during this 4-hour tour. Taken along through a variety of restaurants and small businesses you’ll try some of the most traditional and classical local specialties. During the tour, you will taste 15 flavours of fruits, drinks, and dishes and also meet small entrepreneurs. You’ll learn about their story while enjoying the best Peruvian dishes. We will make sure you get immersed in Peruvian history and culture, as every bite has a story to tell. Ceviche, lomo saltado and pisco sour will be prepared in front of you. Other things to note Also, we can adapt the menu to vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan diets. The activity starts at 9:30 AM, 3 PM or 5PM, is led in English only and lasts 4 hours. We will need you to send us your passports numbers and the date of your entry to Peru for tax reasons.

We are going to pick you up from your accommodation or meeting point and with our expert local guide, we'll take you to a fascinating walking tour around our historical center. We will visit the highlights of the Historic Center of Lima such as the San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, Jiron de la Union (main pedestrian street), Government palace (panoramic view), Cathedral (panoramic view), Pasaje Santa Rosa, Convent of Santo Domingo (panoramic view), cherry of the cake is to visit inside the " Convent of San Francisco and its awesome catacombs"! Our historical center is considered a World Heritage Site protected by Unesco since 1991 because of all the colonial buildings the city has. Lima also stands as one of the oldest capital in South America as it was founded by the Spaniards in 1535 and became the "City of the kings", the most important city for the Spanish Viceroyalty in the whole continent! After this great day! we will leave you at your accommodation. Notes: Recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and a spare battery for your camera. This experience includes pick up and drop off from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.

9:45 AM Meeting Point Calle La Mar 229 (Nakary Restaurant) in front of the front door of the Real Felipe Callao. 30 min for port control. Payment of right of entry to the natural reserve of Guaneras islands adults 11 soles. 10:30 am Zarpe towards Callao Islands. At the beginning we saw the docking of yachts, warriors and merchants in Callao Bay. On the way we went through the ground “El Camotal”, open sea. We went through the island of San Lorenzo, with rich stories that have come since pre-Columbian times. We see boats in fishing work, various colonies of Guaneras birds and penguins of Humboldt. 11:30 AM We arrived at the furthest point, Isla Palomino, which houses a large colony of sea lions (sea lions), where we can swim in wetsuits freely between them, thanks to the absence of predators, it is an unforgettable moment full of emotions. 12:35 PM The return journey starts through cliffs and islets in stunning ways. A snack is served before arriving at the pier. 1:00 PM I arrive at the pier. End of the nautical tour. Other things TO note IMPORTANT TO SEND COMPLETE INFORMATION when BOOKING In cash you pay in boarding 11 Soles the conservation and protection fee for the islands. Cell phone for boarding info, Second Day +5195761959

Discover the rich and vibrant Peruvian cuisine, we will cook the most popular Peruvian dishes: Lomo Saltado and Causa. A fascinating mix of Peruvian flavors and cooking techniques. Together, these dishes offer a true taste of the diversity and deep flavor of Peruvian food. For cooking, we use ceramic pots, just as our ancestors did (Incas). In this way we will keep all the natural flavor. Causa: A refreshing and versatile dish that combines yellow potato, yellow pepper, lemon and various fillings that can range from chicken and tuna to seafood, all decorated with avocado. Lomo Saltado: Stir-fried beef, onion, tomatoes, and chili peppers, traditionally served over French fries and accompanied by rice. Chicha Morada: Prepared with purple corn, pineapple, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Option 1: 2:30 pm: Meeting on your Airbnb/accomodation and heading to school. 3:00 pm: We started the participatory class with our cheff 5:00 pm: end of class . Option 2: 6:00 pm: Meeting on your Airbnb/accomodation and heading to school. 6:30 pm: We started the participatory class with our cheff 8:30 pm: end of class . Notes: - Please, let us know if you have allergies or have food restrictions. - This experience includes only pick up from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. The return is not included, but we will help you to catch a cab.

Our day will start when we pick you up with a 4x4 from your Airbnb at 6:00am or 1:00pm. We will be heading the road to Punta Hermosa neighborhood which is located south of Lima. It takes 50 minutes to get there. Punta Hermosa is one of the most beautiful areas where to live by the ocean. Here is where we get all the equipment to do sandboarding and you will get a short briefing about what are you going to do the next 1.5 hours in Chilca sand dunes. Back on track again you need to be ready because here is where the real FUN starts. Make sure you are using the seatbelt for your own safe and now we ride through sand dunes of different sizes and difficulty levels. It is so much fun going up and down in the middle of nowhere. You will have stunning views and plenty of time for pictures. After this adventure with the 4x4 you will be doing sandboarding first the small and then the large dunes. I will be with you all the time and taking pictures and making videos while you are having your best time in Lima. I will drop off you at your place around 7:00pm. you will never forget this experience with me.

Discover the flavors of Lima following the footsteps of a Peruvian, taste the most incredible delicacies of our gastronomy: Sweet, Salty, Sour and Spicy. The experience also includes walking around Central Market and China Town, the very local side of Lima; we want to make sure that you get in touch with the real culture and traditions of the Peruvian Capital. The tour ends in the Plaza de la Muralla with a good taste in your mouth after trying exotic fruits and enjoying the local music. Snacks not included in the tour ($8 USD). Snacks: - Choclo con queso - Papa rellena (depends on the day) - Ceviche (depends on the day) - Siu mae (depends on the day) - Chicha morada - Lucuma - Anticucho - Picarones - Exotic Fruits

Our journey starts at 8:30 pm and our guides will be with you until 00:30 AM. We will meet in front of the entry of the church in Kennedy Park in Miraflores. You can recognize us with the umbrellas and yellow necklaces with the logo of Bar Crawl Lima on them. We wait around 15 minutes for the attendants and we start the tour. Attention: we do not accept people after 9pm on the tour. We have a schedule to follow and we required to be punctual in order to offer you the best service. We will stay around an hour on each bar. Each bar have a different function. In the first bar, the idea is to start knowing each other with all the group and make a good connection. In the second bar, we start with the games prepared for you and to begin turning up the night. In the third bar, we start dancing a bit and preparing for the last bar where the tour end and where you can stay until the hour you like or your body can handle. Other things to note Don't forget: Your ID Dress Code: No Sandals No Shorts No joggers No caps No swimshorts And just come with the best vibes and have a great time.

Welcome to the land of left waves. Instruction starts on land where you will learn basic techniques such as paddling, popping up, balancing, and about the timing of waves before heading into the waves with me and personal instructors. I will try hard to walk you through all the methods that I have improved first as a surfer and then as a surf coach, to stand up properly on the board, to have you connected with the ocean and to have you fun catching many waves. We will surf at Playa Makaha in Miraflores but may suggest standout other surf spots depending on the swell, the tides, and other conditions. This experience includes all surf equipment such as wetsuit, aquashoes, and specially learning surfboards, and you can ask for hotel pickup from select areas (with prior coordination). Water temperature Summer Season 22° - 24° C Winter Season 19° - 21° C Let's go surfing!

Between 3:30 am and 4:30 am will be the pick-up from your accommodation in Miraflores or San Isidro district in Lima. We leave Lima to go to Ica located 300 km (3 hours) south of the city of Lima. We will make a short stop by the Pan Americana Sur to go to the bathroom, have light breakfast, make purchases as drinks and snacks. 08:00 hrs. Arrive in Paracas to do the excurtion to the Islas Ballestas which are natural rock formations that house an important marine fauna, where huge colonies of guano birds (guanay) are inhabited by piquero, pelican, cormoran, zarcillos. On the tour we will appreciate the figure of the "Candelabro" from the boat. We will also be able to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins. (Estimated travel time: 1hr. 15min.) 10:00 AM Departure to Ica. 12:00 PM. Lunch, wine and Pisco tasting (this can be before or after, depending on what the majority says). Then we will head to the Oasis of Huacachina, here we will board to the sand carts one hour aprox, and then we will do the sandboarding. 04:00 PM We get on the transport to return to Lima 10:00 PM Arrival in Lima

This is a unique culinary experience that includes a visit to the local market where you will learn all about the variety of Peruvian products and where we will buy the necessary ingredients for the preparation of our Peruvian dishes. Together with our professional chefs and in our kitchen you will learn the best culinary techniques and secrets of Peruvian gastronomy! You will prepare an authentic Peruvian food and taste the most peculiar Peruvian fruits! For this experience, we choose 4 different great options to teach to cook then you have to choose 2 of these tasty dishes. Starters: Ceviche (Raw Fish Marinated in Lima Juice). Causa Rellena (Smashed Stuffed Potato). Papa Rellena (Smashed Fried Potato). Solterito Arequipeño (Lima Beans Salad). We have vegetarian options (Please let me know) Main Course: Lomo Saltado (Stir-Fried Tomatos, Onions, Beef). Pescado a la Chorillana (Steamed Onions, Tomatos, Fish Fillet). Ají de Gallina (Chicken Shreds in a Yellow Cream) Pimiento Relleno. (Stuffed Peppers) We have vegetarian options (Please let me know) 8:30 am: Meeting in the Airbnb and heading to the market. 9:30 am: Heading to the school to start the class 12:30 pm: End of class Notes: Please, let us know you have allergies or have food restrictions. This experience includes pick up and drop off from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.

Visit the most iconic monuments in Lima including the Catacombs of San Francisco Church. Lima Walking Tour will make you travel into the past of our city to understand the country in 2.5 hours. We will start our walking tour in the main square, discuss all episodes between the Incas and the conquerors. Then, we will take a look at the spooky catacombs and the convent of San Francisco Church. Please be advised, Catacombs entrance ticket is not included in the tour ($6 USD/20 soles). After, we will continue learning about architecture and how Lima and Peru got independent. Last, we will explain how our history is connected to current day issues and answer all questions about the city. OPTIONAL – We will finish the tour by tasting the most delicious pisco sour in Peru.

The tour lasts from 5 am to 9 pm (approximately 16 hours) We will start the tour between 4:30 and 5:00 am Includes everything except lunch We have different boarding points *, if you are outside of Miraflores please let me know. We are starting: We will start the trip from Lima to Paracas this is the spa where we will take a boat ride to the Crossing Islands, in progress you will be able to see the animals that live in the area, such as the sea wolves, native birds, Humbolt penguins and the Candelabro (drawing on the mountain), this walk is between 2 to 2:30 hours. Then we will head to Ica, we will visit the dunes and the Huacachina oasis (this is the second most visited destination in Peru) and we will get to know its legend, its history its cuisine and then we will perform the tubulars and do sandboarding adventure sports (slide in the desert sand) Then we will head to a restaurant where we will recommend some typical dishes of central southern Peru. Finishing up Lunch and we will go to a Piscos wine and distillery to get to know and taste the best piscos and wines in the area. We will end the day in a chincha vineyard where you can taste sweets from the area and wines (native music show) We will be in lima between 9 and 10 pm *(Pickup in your stays has an additional surcharge)

Come explore & discover with us the mysterious temples and pyramids of the Incas in the south of Lima We pick you up from your accommodation to head to the largest archaeological site of the whole city, located in the outskirts of Lima, this complex covers an area of almost 500 hectares. Get to visit The Temple of the Moon, The Painted Temple and spectacular Temple of the Sun. Pachacamac is known as the largest pilgrimage center of the Incas in South America since it was the most important religious of native Peruvians. On this experience, you will be able to learn about Peruvian history and culture and above all, spend time in conection with nature in the desert of Lima Don't miss it!

Legend said that Barranco is Lima's most artistic, magical, and bohemian neighborhood. And it has all the elements for that, a whimsical story behind its foundation, lots of celebrated artists who found inspiration in their streets, theaters, carnivals, and the perfect view of the south pacific sunset. As a true born and raised artist, I can say that's true. So, during our night together I would show you one side of Barranco's vibe, the nightlife, but not just any nightlife, no, we would explore the nightlife from the perspective of the many artists who found a place in which we can be our most authentic selves. We will visit three different bars, which will allow us to discover the different facets that we can find in Barranco. First, we would meet on the Plaza Central of Barranco, and from there we would visit our first bar, which is my favorite, not only it's the oldest of them all, but also has been the bar of choice for many generations of artists, here we would share a drink and start to get to know each other. Next, we would go to a colorful hidden bar, the newest of all of them, but a wonderful selection of craft beer, and cool decorations, perfect for pictures. Finally, we would end our night with friends, our last bar is not only cool but has a wide variety of signature cocktails, delicious food, and the best people to hang out with. So, are you ready?