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Survival Guide for Out of Towners
First thing to do: order a pisco sour and enjoy it...carefully.
Weather: The city of Lima has an arid and semi-warm climate. The average annual
maximum temperature is 21,97oC (71,4oF) and the minimum is 17oC (62oF). The temperature
increases in the years when the "El Nino" phenomenon occurs.
Altitud: Lowest point: 3 masl / 10 fasl (Ancon). / -Highest point: 861 masl / 2825 fasl (Chosica).
Time: Lima time coincides with Eastern Standard Time in the US and is five hours behind G.M.T.
Weight and Measures: Kilograms and metric system.
Electric Current: 220V. Five stars hotels have special 110v.
Tipping: Most restaurants add a 10% tip. Plus you should also considerer the 19% sales
tax. Doorkeepers should be tipped USD$1 per bag. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip.
Airport taxes: USD$30.25 dollars before leaving Peru.
Water: It is advised that you drink only bottled water. Most tap water in Peru is processed
differently than abroad, and therefore could make you sick.
Currency: Peruvian Sol
1 dollar: 2.70 soles (sucks!)
1 euro: 4.22636 soles.
Click Here! International city cost guide - Lima, Peru
MUSEUM OF GOLD AND WORLD ARMS (Museo de Oro del Peru y Armas del Mundo)
Address: Av. Alonso de la Molina 1100 – Santiago de Surco
Phone: 345-1787/345-1271 / Fee: S/25.00
Open from Monday through Sunday, from 11:30 to 19:00hrs.
MUSEUM DE LA NACION
Address: Av. Javier Prado Este 2465 - San Borja
Phone: 476-9873 / Fee:S/6.00
Open from Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00hrs.
MUSEUM OF THE INQUISITION AND CONGRESS
Address: Jr. Junin 548 – Lima Cercado
Phone: 427-0365 / Fee: None
Open from Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00hrs.
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY MUSEUM
Address: Plaza Bolivar . – Pueblo Libre
Phone: 463-5070 / Fee: S/10.00
Open from Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs.
Recommended restaurants:
*La Mar
Address: La Mar 770 (No reservation accepted, if possibly arrive before 1pm)
Phone Number: 51 (1) 421-3365
You should try: Ceviche, Causa de Tartare de Atun, Tiradito, etc.
*Pescados Capitales
Address: La Mar 133, Miraflores and Montero Rosas 121, Barranco.
Phone Number: 51 (1) 252-2828
You should try: Ceviche, Pulpo a la parrilla, etc.
*Huaca Pucllana
www.resthuacapucllana.com
Address: General Borgoño, cuadra 8 s/n, Miraflores
Phone Number: 51 (1) 445-4042
*Chala: Costa fusion
http://www.chala.com.pe/
Bajada de Banos 343, Barranco
51(1)252-8515
*Rafael (Peruvian Fusion)
Address: San Martín 300, Miraflores (Reservations needed)
Phone Number: 51 (1) 242-4149
*La Gloria: Amazing Pisco Sour!
www.lagloriarestaurant.com
Address: Atahualpa 201, Miraflores (Reservations needed)
Phone Number: 51 (1) 445 5705
*Astrid & Gaston
Cantuarias 175, Miraflores,
(011)(51-1) 444-1496. Appetizers, around $10; entrees, $18.
Monday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-midnight.
Peru's
celebrity chef Gaston Acurio's playful menu incorporates ingredients
from Peru's 84 microclimates. Large portions, impressive wine list.
*Rosa Nautica
*Jose Antonio: http://www.joseantonio.com.pe/
*Las Brujas de Cachiche: http://www.brujasdecachiche.com.pe/ibien.html
*Rafael
*Antica Pizzeria
*San Antonio
*T'anta
Bars:
Huaringas: A pisco sour heaven
Malabar
Chala
Cala
Fusion
Taxi companies:
*Taxi Plus, (+51 1) 578 4555, 24 hours, drives all over Lima.
*Taxi Seguro (+51 1) 330 2795 a bit expensive, but absolutely safe and punctual.
*Taxi Real (+51 1) 470 6263, safe and punctual, could be a bit expensive.
*Taxi Lima, (+51 1) 951-85800,
* Another Taxi Service to consider to and from the airport. They speak english.
http://taxilimaperu.com/
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