We stayed in the lovely residential area of San Isidro, a mix of low-rise apartment buildings and large gated houses and a large avenue with some restaurants and a supermarket.

We visited the Bohemian district of Barranco first. It had a pleasant atmosphere with cobbled streets and pretty cafes.

Miraflores Larcomar had a very good view for a mall and provided a nice stop for a delicious gelato. The playground at the top had a statue of Paddington donated by the Brits in 2015, as if they’d decided Lima had to show some acknowledgment that he came from Lima!

We weren’t keen on the ceviche we had, which was large chewy chunks of fish without as much flavor as we’re used to.