Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Lima

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Popular places to visit

Lima featuring a sunset and a pond as well as a large group of people

Larcomar Shopping Center

4/5(13 reviews)

Spend the day at this award-winning shopping center with an innovative design on the edge of a cliff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

Larcomar Shopping Center
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

3.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Waikiki Beach
Plaza Mayor featuring flowers and a park

Plaza de Armas de Lima

4/5(21 reviews)

Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings.

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Miraflores Central Park

Miraflores Central Park

4.5/5(19 reviews)

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.

Miraflores Central Park
Lima

Costa Verde

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Costa Verde
Plaza San Martin showing street scenes

Plaza San Martin

4/5(10 reviews)

Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings.

Plaza San Martin

Things to do

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

Rp1.062.315
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour

Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour

Rp2.124.630
per adult
Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

Rp971.730
per adult
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour
From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Full Day Guided Tour

Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima

Rp1.976.400
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Rp1.070.550
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting
Huacachina Oasis, Ica

Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

Rp971.730
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu

Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu

3 out of 5
CALLE MENDIBURU 1075, MIRAFLORES, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with good restaurants near by."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
HOTEL SOUL MATE INN

HOTEL SOUL MATE INN

3.5 out of 5
350 Toribio Pacheco, Lima, Provincia de Lima
The price is Rp777.686 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
Rp777.686
Rp777.686 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Larcomar Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"La atención fue muy buena, las personas muy diligentes, mi sugerencia es mejorar el desayuno."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

HOTEL SOUL MATE INN
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

4 out of 5
Av Elmer Faucett S N, Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez, Callao, Lima
The price is Rp1.863.120 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.863.120
Rp2.049.432 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,103 reviews)
"Perfect one night stay with efficient airport shuttle and surprisingly high quality dinner in the restaurant. Breakfast buffet was weak though. Cold eggs etc"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores, Lima
The price is Rp1.913.025 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
Rp1.913.025
Rp2.104.328 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (700 reviews)
"Great experience at the holiday inn in miraflores. The breakfast is great. Hotel is centrally located and it is easy to explore the local area. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool is not heated though. The gym is decent, i was able to get in a good work out. Overall i enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Sheraton Lima Historic Center

Sheraton Lima Historic Center

4 out of 5
Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, Lima
The price is Rp1.480.515 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.480.515
Rp1.628.567 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (754 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, very convenient, but a little loud at night"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Radisson RED Miraflores

Radisson RED Miraflores

3.5 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 210-230-236, Calle Alcanflores, Lima
The price is Rp1.300.857 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.300.857
Rp1.430.943 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Larcomar Shopping Center and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
"Nice, modern and clean hotel. Fab breakfast! We stayed here on two different segments during our time in Peru, and were very happy with it."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Radisson RED Miraflores
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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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.

Chacarilla-Santa Cruz
Miraflores featuring a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

Miraflores

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

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.

Miraflores
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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.

Petit Jean Ocharán
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San Isidro

4/5(15 area reviews)

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.

San Isidro
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Leuro

While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall.

Leuro
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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.

San Isidro Centro Financiero

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