Two Days in Lima
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Lima Coast
The coast of Lima city is so different from any I have seen. It is much more dramatic. And there are only rocks when you go out on the water, not sand. The main sport here is surfing. People actually go south or north for beaching. My favorite...
Playing one of the many fountains
In Lima, Peru, near the National Stadium, is a huge, magically lit, water park where everyone goes to play in the water on hot summer nights.
Lucia de la Puente Gallery, Lima, Peru
By Mariana Tschudi Lucia de la Puente is the gallery where every up-and- coming Peruvian artist wants an exhibition. Some of the top modern artists in the country, such as Ramiro Llona and Mariella Agois, show here. Paseo Saenz Pena 206, 51/(0)...
Getting Your Grove On
I had a fabulous afternoon with my one on one cooking class at Sky Kitchen (http://www.yurac.de/), Peru in the heart of the Miraflores District of Lima. I enjoyed my time cooking with Chef Yurac learning a few things new & of course the...
Bar la Noche, Lima, Peru
By Mariana Tschudi Some of the best bands in Peru play at this dive bar. It also holds an annual film festival. This year, I’m applying to screen my short film about the Peruvian sea, Madre Mar [Mother Sea]. Avenida Bolognesi 307, 51/(0)...
Canta Ranita, Lima, Peru
By Mariana Tschudi Everyone in Lima knows Canta Rana—some consider it the best cevicheria in the city. The owners’ son has a spot in the main market called Canta Ranita where the ceviche is just as good, and even though it’s a stall, the place...
