For a first time traveler to Peru and the capital of Lima, there will be many cultural aspects to learn and experience. The way you approach these difference will help to define your memories of time spent in the country. Here are 8 tips to keep in mind in Lima so you can best enjoy your Peru holidays!
1. Practice patience - Everything from customer service to official transactions will be slower in Peru due to a more laid back attitude.
2. Try the street food - Many will advise against eating the street food for fear of resulting illness. However, chosen carefully, eating items sold and prepared at street stalls can be one of the most culturally rich activities to enjoy in Lima. The adventurous eater will find everything from fresh fruit juices to ceviche for prices much lower than in restaurants.
3. Put on your seatbelt - Traffic in Lima is congested and furious. Remember to put on your seatbelt when you're in a taxi or private car, because weaving through traffic using only honking as driving directions is the way of the limeños.
4. Go to a park - Peruvians love their green spaces. Families with members of all ages will spend all weekend at the local urban park. The best ones to check out in Lima are Parque de la Muralla in the historic city center, and the chic Parque Kennedy in the Miraflores district. Also popular is the infamous Costa Verde stretch of green space along Miraflores' Pacific Ocean clifftop.
5. Bargain - In the markets and in the streets, anything you buy can be haggled. However, note that wages are much, much lower than in western countries so do so with care. Buying more than one item from a single seller will increase your success of reaching a lower price agreement.
6. Drink Inca Kola - No trip to Peru could be complete without trying the bubblegum-tasting Inca Kola. The neon yellow drink is more popular than any other packaged drink in the country.
7. Take a walk - The average limeño and Peruvian cannot afford cars so walking is the only way to get around. Don't be afraid, though always be cautious, to walk through the neighborhoods of Lima such as Miraflores, Barranco, and Chorrillos. Who knows what you will discover in the smallest of niches?
8. Attend mass - Peruvians are very devout Catholics and very religious. Attend a service at any of the elegant churches in the old downtown or even the modern districts to appreciate the more peaceful and tranquil side of the bustling capital city.
This article about Lima travel was written by a travel expert at Peru For Less who specializes in helping you organize best value Peru holidays for your fully customizable Peru trip.
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