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What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.
10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Lima, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Common scams in Lima — and how to avoid them →
6 places worth your time in Lima, with what each is actually like and when to go.
6 dishes to eat in Lima, what is in them, and where they belong.
5 customs and traditions in Lima — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Traditional things to do in Lima →
How to travel around Lima — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Getting around Lima: transport and taxi apps →
2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Lima that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Rules to follow in Lima — laws and customs travellers must know →
3 emergency services in Lima you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Emergency numbers in Lima — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Lima — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Best places to shop in Lima — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →
