Peru’s capital is having a moment. Years of gentrification and reinvention have transformed Lima into a fun-loving cultural enclave with an inventive foodie scene to rival that of any other major city, and an infectious energy that swirls through its streets. There’s the Malecon – a scenic, cliff-side strip, dotted with parks and gardens. And then there’s the boho district of Barranco – a hip neighbourhood where the parties thrum until the early hours and the bold street art brightens the greyest of days. Lima holidays aren’t just about flying in and fleeing off to Peru’s hinterland – there’s a lot to love about the Peruvian capital.

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Quell any notions of Lima not being as exciting as its South American counterparts - Buenos Aires springs to mind - as it has plenty going for it and is certainly on the up. A selection of new hotels, world-renowned museums, and superb restaurants make it one of our must-visit holiday destinations. The city's historical centre and its Plaza Mayor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with finely preserved colonial architecture.

The museums in Lima are enough to rival any capital city. Tour the gold-leaf altars and paintings of the Cathedral on the eastern edge, and visit the Church of San Francisco a couple of blocks northeast with its 17th-century convent and extensive network of catacombs. The archaeological and anthropological museum of gold contains a priceless collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts; an impressive sight even for those who didn't think themselves museum buffs (after a trip to Lima, views might change). Visit the spot in which Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535, and where Peruvians declared their independence in 1821 - a pretty significant spot for the country's inhabitants.

Lima is also considered to be the gastro capital of Latin America. The seafront district of Miraflores has fantastic seafood restaurants, and international influences are readily making themselves known. Astrid Y Gastón is the local 'celebrity chef' with his restaurant 42 previously featuring highly on the 'World's 50 Best Restaurant's' List, he also has eateries popping up in Mexico, Chile and Spain too.

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