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Things to do · Lima

Things to do in LimaLima

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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Rain

Checking the forecast… Rain is rare; the problem is grey cloud and damp from May to November. Have an indoor plan for days when the cliff view is lost.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Lima, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Lima time.

Checking the time in Lima…

None of the picks for Lima have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.

Evening light

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Lima clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Lima, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

Bars in Miraflores and Barranco run until about 02:00, some clubs later. Election weekends bring a ley seca (alcohol sales ban) for roughly two days; check the dates if you travel then.

  • Barranco bars (Bajada de Baños and Avenida Grau)

    EveningLate

    Bars, live music, rooftop terraces. The main night out; go in a group and take an app car home.

    When
    Until About 02:00

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  • Miraflores bars near Parque Kennedy and Calle de las Pizzas

    EveningLate

    Cocktails, beer, restaurants. Tourist prices; fewer risks than the centre.

    When
    Until About 01:00

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  • Hotel bars (Country Club, Belmond and others)

    EveningLate

    Classic pisco sour bars. A calm first-evening drink; prices are high.

    When
    Until About 23:00

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  • Peñas criollas

    EveningLate

    Dinner with Afro-Peruvian and criolla music. Book ahead; show, dinner and drinks are often bundled.

    When
    Until About 01:00

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  • Craft beer bars

    EveningLate

    Local breweries and taprooms. Good for a quiet evening; several are in Barranco and Miraflores.

    When
    Until About 00:00

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  • Chicha morada

    Purple-corn drink with pineapple and spices; no alcohol · Restaurants and markets

    When
    Until Daytime

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Live music & shows

Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.

  • Peña criolla dinner and show

    EveningIndoor

    Dinner with Afro-Peruvian dance and music; book ahead and confirm what is included.

    When
    Evenings (check)
    Price
    S/ 150-350
    Where
    Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Peña criolla dinner show

    EveningLateKids: 5–12, Teens

    A good night out if you like live music; the food is secondary.

    When
    Friday and Saturday nights
    Price
    S/ 150-350
    Booking
    2-5 days

    Map ↗

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • Surf lesson

    Morning

    Wet suits are needed all year; the water is cold. Lessons include the board.

    When
    Morning
    Price
    S/ 80-150
    Where
    Miraflores (La Pampilla, Makaha)

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Cycling the Malecón

    MorningKids: 5–12, Teens

    A flat cliff-top path of about 8 km with views of the sea.

    When
    Morning
    Price
    S/ 20-40 an hour
    Where
    Miraflores to Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Ceviche and cooking class

    MorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Half a day: a market visit, ceviche, a pisco sour and a dessert. Book a small group.

    When
    Morning and afternoon sessions
    Price
    S/ 180-350
    Where
    Miraflores and Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Pisco tasting

    AfternoonEveningIndoor

    Compare quebranta, italia and acholado piscos with a guide; often bundled with a sour class.

    When
    Afternoon and evening
    Price
    S/ 100-250
    Where
    Barranco and Miraflores

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Barranco street art walk

    Afternoon

    Murals, galleries and the old bridge; a good first afternoon.

    When
    Daytime
    Price
    S/ 80-150 tour or free on foot
    Where
    Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Chocolate or coffee workshop

    AfternoonIndoor

    Hands-on class in cacao or coffee; useful on a grey day.

    When
    Afternoon
    Price
    S/ 100-200
    Where
    Miraflores

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Ceviche and pisco sour class

    MorningKids: 5–12, Teens

    The best half-day for food: you learn the dish and how to order it for the rest of the trip.

    When
    Morning (fish is fresh)
    Price
    S/ 180-350 (2026 estimate)
    Booking
    1-3 days

    Map ↗

  • Barranco street art and pisco walk

    AfternoonEveningLate

    A social first evening; check that it includes food and the tasting.

    When
    Late afternoon
    Price
    S/ 80-150
    Booking
    1 day

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Ceviche and pisco class

    Half a day; you can cook the dish at home afterwards.

    Price
    S/ 180-350
    Booking
    Hands-on, small group, market visit included.

    Map ↗

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Cliff-top parks are fenced and flat: Parque del Amor and Parque Kennedy (with its resident cats) are easy with a stroller on the paved paths.
  • Parque de la Reserva has a Magic Water Circuit of illuminated fountains in the evening (check opening days and the price).
  • Larcomar has an outdoor play area and views of the sea; Museo Larco has a garden where children can sit.
  • Cars often have no child seats: ask your hotel to book one with a seat, or bring a booster.
  • Keep kids out of the sun from 11:00 to 15:00 from December to April; on grey days, warm layers matter more than sun cream.

  • Ceviche and cooking class

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Half a day: a market visit, ceviche, a pisco sour and a dessert. Book a small group.

    When
    Morning and afternoon sessions
    Price
    S/ 180-350
    Where
    Miraflores and Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Cycling the Malecón

    Sport & fitnessMorningKids: 5–12, Teens

    A flat cliff-top path of about 8 km with views of the sea.

    When
    Morning
    Price
    S/ 20-40 an hour
    Where
    Miraflores to Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Ceviche and pisco sour class

    Classes & workshopsMorningKids: 5–12, Teens

    The best half-day for food: you learn the dish and how to order it for the rest of the trip.

    When
    Morning (fish is fresh)
    Price
    S/ 180-350 (2026 estimate)
    Booking
    1-3 days

    Map ↗

  • Peña criolla dinner show

    Live music & showsEveningLateKids: 5–12, Teens

    A good night out if you like live music; the food is secondary.

    When
    Friday and Saturday nights
    Price
    S/ 150-350
    Booking
    2-5 days

    Map ↗

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)

    Indoor

    Large art museum in Parque de la Exposición; check the closing day.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Lugar de la Memoria (LUM)

    Indoor

    Memory museum on the Costa Verde; heavy but important.

    Map ↗

  • Ceviche and cooking class

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Half a day: a market visit, ceviche, a pisco sour and a dessert. Book a small group.

    When
    Morning and afternoon sessions
    Price
    S/ 180-350
    Where
    Miraflores and Barranco

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Chocolate or coffee workshop

    Classes & workshopsAfternoonIndoor

    Hands-on class in cacao or coffee; useful on a grey day.

    When
    Afternoon
    Price
    S/ 100-200
    Where
    Miraflores

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Lima lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Lima time (America/Lima) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.