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.
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.
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.
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.
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
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour
From Lima: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis Full-Day Tour
#1 Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel and room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
HOTEL SOUL MATE INN
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Nice and cly
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Amazing hotel! Super clean! And the service is unbeatable! Also very close to everything.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Intercontinental Real Lima Miraflores by IHG
Amazing
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City
Bed was great and room was clean. thermostat was difficult to figure out unfortunately. Staff was fantastic in all departments we dealt with. Amenities were well taken care of just not great hours of availability. Pool closes at 5pm?? (Understandably early due to it being on the roof) but feel it ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
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.
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 Makaha Beach.
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.
