Quick Guide to 4 Day in Lima, Peru

On my way home from Bolivia, I made a quick stop in Lima, Peru. Instead of doing the major attractions that Peru is known for, I decided to just focus primarily on Lima and the dunes of Huacachina. 

Getting Around:

I consider Uber as the best source of transportation in Lima. Transportation from the Lima Airport to Miraflores can take a little over an hour and about s/51. From Miraflores to the Historic Centre, it takes about 30 minutes and costs s/27. Getting an Uber around the historic centre can be challenging due to the traffic. I recommend getting picked up at the Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima since there is a place for drivers to pull over. Public transportation is also accessible here. I did not opt for this option as it was extremely hot and the buses did not have air conditioning. 

Language:

The national language in Peru is Spanish, Aymara, Quenchuan. About 84% of Peruvians speak Spanish.  During my brief time in Lima, I found that many people are learning English and are eager to use it. 

Currency:

In Peru, the local currency is the Peruvian Sol (s/). I was able to use my credit card in most places.

As of March 2024, the currency exchange is as follows:

• $1USD=s/3.71
• $1CAN=s/2.69
• $1AUS=s/2.40
• €1=s/3.95
• £1=s/4.62
• ¥100=s/2.42

Hotels:

After a rough week in Bolivia with no A-con, I wanted to splurge on myself just a little bit. I stayed at the Arawi Miraflores Express hotel in Lima. The hotel is nice and spacious, quiet, and in walking distance to plenty of great restaurants. Miraflores is known to be tailored to the touristy crowd. Honestly, I would prefer to stay closer to the historic center next time. My preference is that I like history more than the beach town. I paid about $175 for 4 nights. That is about $43.75 a night. I also arrived around 9am and requested for an early check-in. They were accommodating and allowed me to check in early with a fee of $35. 

I also stayed one night at the Wild Rover Huacachina in Huacachina. This is an affordable hostel for $46 for a private room. I was doing a tour that met up in front of this hostel so I figured that this was the most convenient thing for me. Plus, they had great reviews on various hotel websites. This hostel had more of a party vibe and the music went on til the late night. The rooms were unbearably hot. There is no air conditioning. There is one portable fan that circles hot air. Not my preference. However, it should be noted that Huacachina is tailored to expats so most accommodations were hostels or guesthouses. Noise is pretty much unavoidable as there are parties in most of the hostels and nightclubs. Just a reminder, bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper like me. 

Itinerary:

Expenses for 4 Days: