San Miguel Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Costa Verde
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Costa Verde might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lima. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Leyendas Park
This zoo is home to hundreds of exotic animals as well as botanical gardens, many historical and scientific museums and ancient pyramids.
Plaza de Armas de Lima
Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings.
Larcomar Shopping Center
Spend the day at this award-winning shopping center with an innovative design on the edge of a cliff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Waikiki Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your travels in Lima? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
John F. Kennedy Park
After visiting John F. Kennedy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Things to do
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island, and Slave Tunnel Day Tour
Paracas, Huacachina and Sunset Tour at the Oasis
Visit to Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina
From Lima: Cordillera de la viuda | Mountain Exploration
Top hotels in San Miguel
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
The buffet breakfast selection was awesome! Our room was quiet. Although the hotel is really close to the airport - almost a stone throw, it took half an hour to get to the hotel because of the afternoon traffic. We liked that the hotel has complementary airport pick up & drop off every half hour. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Great experience
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Everything was ok. Staff at reception not good.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Estelar Miraflores
Brilliant Location, Safe and Walkable, easy access to everything. I arrived a tad early, they helped me with an early check in, thus ensuring I rested well after a 10 hour flight.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City
Good hotel, accomodating and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
The staff was very attending and professional.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Miguel
Magdalena del Mar
You'll enjoy the beaches and archaeological sites in Magdalena del Mar. You might want to make time for a stop at Costa Verde or Pirqa Rockclimbing Gym.
Pueblo Libre
Pueblo Libre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Larco Herrera Museum and National Museum of the Archaeology Anthropology and History of Peru.
Jesus Maria
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Jesus Maria. You might want to make time for a stop at Peruvian Japanese Cultural Center or Real Plaza Salaverry.
Lince
Travellers enjoy Lince for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Risso Commercial Center while you're in the area.
Chacarilla-Santa Cruz
If you're spending some time in Chacarilla-Santa Cruz, Avenue Los Conquistadores and Museo Enrico Poli Bianchi are top sights worth seeing.
San Isidro
San Isidro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lima Golf Club and Costa Verde Beach while in the area.
