Lima, Peru — Know before you go
Lima, Peru's vibrant capital, is a sprawling metropolis on the Pacific coast. It's a culinary hotspot, boasting world-class restaurants and diverse flavors, and a city rich in history with pre-Columbian ruins and colonial architecture.
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol PEN
- Language
- Spanish, English is spoken in tourist areas
- Time zone
- UTC-5
- Electricity
- Type A and C, 220V
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November
- Typical stay
- 3-4 days
Tipping, transport, food, culture, neighbourhoods, safety, emergency numbers and local phrases for Lima.