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Desayunos El Morro is a clear stop if you’re in Chorrillos and want a seafood breakfast early in the day. The space is rustic, with two floors, and simple in style. Upstairs, the view of the boardwalk and the start of the Morro Solar hill adds a special backdrop to your meal without needing anything extra. To eat, the shrimp sandwich comes with fresh onion sauce that balances and enhances the flavor. The bonito fish sandwich is another solid choice—well seasoned, juicy, and n

In San Isidro, new cafés keep appearing, and Essentia Café is one that stands out as soon as you walk in. The space is large, with a modern style that still feels warm and comfortable. There’s plenty of natural light, good seating, and an atmosphere that makes it easy to stay for a while—whether that means catching up with friends, getting a bit of work done, or just enjoying a coffee without rushing. The idea behind the place revolves around balanced food and well-being, som

Wonderful sea views while shopping high end stores. Larcomar sits along the Miraflores boardwalk, built into the cliff with a direct view of the Pacific Ocean. It’s an open-air shopping center where the sea is part of the experience as you move from one store to another. It opened in 1998 and today brings together more than a hundred brands. In fashion, you’ll find international names like H&M, Mango, GAP, Bimba y Lola, Skechers, and Puma, along with local shops offering clot

Sunqu is a specialty coffee shop focused on Peruvian coffees, located in the heart of Lima’s Historic Center. The space is small and cozy: the first floor offers an intimate atmosphere, not suitable for large groups, while the second floor can accommodate small meetings, always maintaining a sense of comfort and calm. The temperature is pleasantly controlled by air conditioning, which isn’t too strong, allowing visitors to enjoy the moment in ease. The atmosphere is one of th

This weekend, Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8, the Cafesazo Peruano Festival once again brings together producers, roasters, coffee shops, and different coffee-related projects around Peruvian coffee. This edition of the festival is also held in recognition of International Women’s Day, highlighting the work of many women producers and brands within the coffee community. The festival is taking place at Boulevard Mantaro in San Miguel, next to Plaza San Miguel and Coney Pa

The Parque Combate de Abtao is located in the heart of San Isidro’s financial district. Around it, you’ll find corporate buildings, restaurants, banks, and cafés where there’s always movement. However, once you step inside, the pace shifts. The space is well maintained, with tall trees, neatly kept green areas, and benches placed throughout the park. It’s a park that feels harmonious. There’s plenty of natural shade, but also areas where the sun comes through. You can tell it

Ancestral Café opened a new location in Lima’s Historic Center, inside an old house just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas. Their first café is in Barranco, but this spot in the center offers a different experience. The building keeps its colonial architecture, with high ceilings and spacious rooms. Upon entering, the fountain in the middle of the room and the antique decorations immediately stand out, giving the space a sense of history without feeling heavy. There are di

Yorifer in Jesús María is a solid spot to go straight for well-prepared coffee and hearty food, all in a calm setting that makes you want to stay. The space is large, with well-spaced tables, so it’s easy to have a conversation and spend time there without feeling rushed. It feels relaxed and comfortable overall. A bit more lighting would make it even nicer, but it’s still a pleasant place to settle in. Coffee is the main highlight. They don’t limit themselves to classic bar

The Museo Larco in Lima offers a journey through over 5,000 years of pre-Columbian history inside an 18th-century mansion surrounded by peaceful gardens. The galleries display ceramics, textiles, and objects from cultures such as Mochica, Chimú, and Nazca, showing how these societies lived, worked, and thought. A unique highlight is the visitable storage, where visitors can walk among shelves holding more than 30,000 classified ceramic pieces, offering a rare way to get close

Montcafé is a local Lima coffee shop with several locations across the city. The Jirón de la Unión shop fits well with the pace of the Historic Center. In the middle of the constant movement, it feels like a small pause to sit down for a moment. It also has something that stands out: a view of Lima’s Plaza de Armas, a detail that adds a lot and makes the coffee feel different. The space is spacious, tidy, and comfortable, with practical tables and plenty of natural light. It’

Clamore Café is a specialty coffee shop created by Michael Barriga and Wendy Valverde, a married couple with years of experience in the coffee world. Before opening the café, they had already been training baristas since 2011 through the Peruvian Coffee School and the Barista School, which explains the strong educational approach and technical knowledge that can be felt from the very beginning. The shop opened in February 2020, right as the pandemic began. It wasn’t the easie

Café Floral opened its doors on September 13, 2025, in Barranco, and from the moment you walk in, its identity is clear: everything revolves around a floral concept. Fresh flowers, soft colors, and natural details create a light, calm atmosphere. The coffee bar greets you right at the entrance, setting the tone of the space, and next to it there’s a small stand selling flower bouquets — a simple touch that adds to the overall experience from the start. The shop is spacious, f

The Festival Cafesazo Peruano brings together producers, roasters, and specialty coffee shops from across the country in one open space. It started in 2020 as a virtual event and has since moved into an in-person format in Lima, with a simple goal: connect people directly with Peruvian coffee. For this seventh edition, more than 115 exhibitors from 12 coffee-growing regions are participating. Visitors can walk through the stands, taste different coffees, talk with the people

The Convent of Santo Domingo, founded in 1535, now also operates as a museum and can be visited with a guided tour. It’s one of the oldest religious complexes in Lima and still preserves much of its original architecture, so the entire visit takes place inside the convent itself, walking through patios, hallways, and historic rooms. The tour is limited to the first floor, since the second floor is still an active convent where the Dominican friars live. The route goes through

Caleta Dolsa has that relaxed, beachy concept you notice as soon as you walk in. It’s the kind of café where you simply sit down and take it easy. The name fits perfectly: in Peru, caleta refers to something hidden or secret, and dolsa, in Catalan, means sweet. In the end, it really does feel like that — a small sweet spot tucked away in the middle of the city. They first opened in November 2018 with their original location in Barranco, and over the years they expanded to San

Casona Ofelia is a specialty coffee shop located in Barranco, operating inside a house that is over 112 years old and still preserves its original structure. This is not a grab-and-go café. The experience is built around sitting down, ordering coffee, and staying as long as you need. The project was created by Daniella Salomón Salazar and Gerónimo Llontop Parodi, and from the start, coffee was clearly the focus. The menu works well for different moments of the day, from break

Choco Museo, in Lima’s Historic Center, is a great stop if you like chocolate and want to understand more about everything behind cacao. It’s located right in front of Plaza de Armas, next to the Cathedral, so it’s easy to find if you’re already walking around downtown. It works as a museum, shop, and workshop space all in one. Admission is free, and you can walk through at your own pace while reading the wall displays that explain the history of cacao in Peru, its origins, a

Cofaine’s approach is built on consistency. You can see it in the coffee they serve and in the overall experience inside the space. With two locations in Miraflores, the project has steadily taken shape through careful execution and a clear identity, without relying on an exaggerated narrative. The concept is straightforward: well-crafted specialty coffee, prepared with intention and served without overcomplicating the experience. The menu includes espresso-based drinks and f

Raíz Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee shop located in Miraflores that has been included in the South America’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking, holding the #55 spot. The recognition matters, but the place remains simple and welcoming, without losing its essence because of the title. The space is small and comfortable. It’s a calm place to sit down and enjoy a coffee without rushing. During our visit, we ordered an iced latte, an americano, and a cappuccino, along with a ch

Barranco is one of the districts with the most personality in Lima. You explore it on foot, and within a few blocks everything changes: murals, old houses, street music, and people walking between small fairs and galleries. The walls are covered in urban art. Not as decoration, but as part of the neighborhood itself. Large illustrations, short phrases, bold colors, and details that make you look twice. Every street feels different. It feels like walking through an open-air ga