As in the rest of Lima, there are plenty of diverse and great tasting options for every meal in Central Lima. The streets that are most populated with restaurants happen to be Pasaje Olaya, on the Plaza de Armas and between Jirón de la Unión and Jirón Carabaya. Jirón Carabaya is a small pedestrian walkway that sees a lot of businessman during the lunch hour. Prices are a little higher in this area.
Chile has some of the most comfortable buses on the continent, which is a blessing because journeys can take quite a while. There are a number of bus lines, but the most prominent are TurBus (www.turbus.com) and Pullman Bus (www.pullman.cl), both of which have national coverage, online booking and...
Inside the Palacio de la Unión and facing the Palacio del Gobierno, Cosentino Gourmet has a look that could be described as “classy” and a specialized, limited item menu, but you still pay no more than at any other restaurant in the area. The menu changes every day, but a typical offering is a...
"Our motto is good food, good times and soccer," claims El Estadio Fútbol Club . And, with a large stained-glass soccer ball in the window and life-size models of some of Latin America's most famous soccer players sitting at the tables, what else could you expect? This...
While visiting the Parque de la Cultura, the Food Rotunda is a fast, pleasant and convenient stop for your group. This food court is located beneath the stands of the outdoor Teatro de Exposición, and its climate, no matter how hot and humid the park may be on a given day, is always cool and dry....
A former colonial mansion converted into a slick, modern restaurant with a classy edge, the Vitrales de Gemma is a great place for groups: it can seat up to 210. This restaurant is definitely more upscale; its appetizers start at around $5 and main courses go for $7 to $10. The menu offers...