Drinks Out in Lima

August 15th, 2009 | Peru - Adults Only, Peru - Business, Peru - Culture, Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat, Peru - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

Drinks Out in Lima

Heading out for a night in Lima? Stop at Bar La Noche de Barranco for a round of drink, located on Bolognesi 307, at Pasaje Sánchez Carrión.

The bar is a favorite among Lima residents with drinks and music nightly, open from 8 pm to 4 am. La Noche de Barranco has a Bohemian type feel, and Monday night is jazz night, which usually starts at about 10 pm.

For the last 16 years La Noche de Barranco has served up the best in drinks, live music, art exhibitions and more. It is considered the place for the underground music scene in Lima.

Read more about Bar La Noche de Barranco here.

Phone number is *51–1–2472186

A night out in Lima at the Jazz Zone

January 23rd, 2009 | Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

A night out in Lima at the Jazz Zone

The Jazz Zone brings a little different flavor to the typical Peruvian music scene.  The cozy, intimate scene offers a pleasant little setting to enjoy musical performances by local and international musicians. If you aren’t that into jazz, is doesn’t really matter, the club/bar is a nice change of pace and makes for a good night out.

The Jazz Zone invites musicians who play a variety of typical Jazz, Latin and Acid Jazz, Peruvian Flamenco and more. The web-site www.jazzzoneperu.com keeps an up-to-date schedule by week, and by month of the artists that will be performing. (It is in Spanish).

Fine Dining at La Rosa Nautica Restaurant

January 12th, 2009 | Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat, The Best of Peru | No Comments »

Fine Dining at La Rosa Nautica Restaurant

La Rosa Nautica is practically famous in Lima, set on Pier 4 of the Lima Beach Circuit. The view is incredible and the food is excellent, with both Peruvian and International fare to choose from.

As with every restaurant with a lot of hype, La Rosa sometimes finds it hard to live up to ever diner’s expectations. I have heard the complaints, especially from those who are on pre-paid tour packages, but all in all, the satisfaction among patrons is overwhelming.

Shopping and Entertainment in Lima at Larcomar

December 29th, 2008 | Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Must See or Do, Peru - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Shopping and Entertainment in Lima at Larcomar

The newest and most fashionable shopping center in Lima is Larcomar, and it should most definitely be on your list of things to do/places to shop. With a fantastic view of the Miraflores Bay, you can browse the stores for designer clothes, cigars, and other souvenirs, eat at one of the many international restaurants (they have a HOOTERS), catch a flick, dance at one of the discotheques, or even go bowling!

Larcomar is clean and safe, making it an ideal place to spend the afternoon. You may choose to start your day down at the beach, and then hike on up to the shopping center for lunch, where you can sit at any of the cafes that overlook the Pacific Read more

Coffee and Lunch at Cafe Cafe in Lima

December 16th, 2008 | Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Coffee and Lunch at Cafe Cafe in Lima

As I sit here sipping a delightful combination of coffee, Kahlua, rum, and Frangelica, I think back to the first time I had a Cappuccino Calypso at Café Café in Lima, Peru.

The two-story cafe sits is located just across from Parque Central in Miraflores, making it the perfect place to grab a cup of hot or cold coffee or a bite to eat and just watch the crowds as they pass.

5 Star Luxury in Lima

August 25th, 2008 | Peru - Family Friendly, Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat, Peru - Places to Stay | 1 Comment »

Lima’s Swissotel is one of the most luxurious in the city and is within walking distance of good shopping, great restaurants, and happening nightclubs. The 5 star establishment has 18 floors and 244 rooms and suites. The Swiss-based management team is excellent, and the service is unbeatable.

All rooms have AC, cable TV, phones with direct dial international service, a security system and a safe. There is also 24 hour valet and room service. The executive rooms come with a king bed or two twins, a desk, breakfast and cocktails, a private lounge and access to the business center and board room. Deluxe suites have their own kitchen, terrace, sauna, Jacuzzi and living room.

Swissotel has Read more

A Taste of Peru

July 26th, 2008 | Peru - Culture, Peru - Places to Eat, Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Peru may not be large, but it is quite diverse, not only in geography, but in climate and culture as well. Just as the coast gives way to the jungle, and the jungle to the mountains, the typical foods and staple dishes change from region to region.

The food reflects the region, so it’s no surprise that the coastal favorite is ceviche, a citrus-marinated seafood salad. The fish isn’t cooked with heat; instead it is pickled by the citrus, which it is traditionally marinated in for at least 3 hours.

In the Amazon region one of the most popular and laborious dishes is juanes. It is best described as a cross between a tamale and chicken and Read more

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