Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Lima
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Miraflores Central Park
After visiting Miraflores Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Plaza San Martin
Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings.
Things to do
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour
Lima's Historic Center with Free Walking Tour
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour
Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
We had a gap between our stay and they kindly stored our bags and then placed them in our new rooms for us to be there on our late night arrival, which was such a great gesture. Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
HOTEL SOUL MATE INN
It was a healthy delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Great
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
good
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sheraton Lima Historic Center
The room was spacious and clean, the location was great and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Decapolis Miraflores
The hotel is very well located, walkable distance to shops, restaurants etc. Spacious room with a great view, super comfortable bed, great water pressure, soaking tub, very clean, fantastic service and to top it all, the breakfast was delicious! Super recommend 10/10 . I travel for business and have ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Miraflores
Travellers to Miraflores praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.
Petit Jean Ocharán
While there might not be top attractions in Petit Jean Ocharán, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Larco Avenue and Larcomar Shopping Center.
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.
Leuro
While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall.
San Isidro Centro Financiero
San Isidro Centro Financiero is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Avenue Los Conquistadores while in the area.
Armendáriz
If you're spending some time in Armendáriz, Larcomar Shopping Center and Larco Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
