An interplay of landscapes, stretching along the Pacific coast and in the midst of it: Lima, the chaotic and vibrant capital. A fusion of everything I’ve ever seen before...and more! Here are my top picks of Peru along the coast.
A place where the whispers of history linger in the colonial facades. Where desert and dust meet the pacific ocean. Peru is a country of contrast – and I’m aware that as a visitor I got to see just one facet of it.
Lima is a museum of classic cars. It is heaven for coffee lovers. A city filled with culinary delights, vibrant mural art and a young spirit. The architecture features a mix of colonial buildings alongside a modern, industrial aesthetic with lush, green facades. Just like this cool AirBnB in the Barranco neighborhood we stayed at.
A visit to the Ballestas Island is heaven for nature enthusiasts. A unique opportunity to witness diverse marine life and flocks of seabirds in their undisturbed habitat – just off the shore of Paracas.
It’s like being in the midst of a National Geographic expedition.
Some sea lions like to catch their lunch in the ocean. Others really love to cuddle on the beach. Meanwhile, a thousand birds are chirping. You spot a bunch of penguins on their morning walk. Dolphins jumping. What an undisputed jewel of natural wonder.
A 4-hour bus ride south of Lima, along the sandy coastline of Peru, reveals a true sanctuary of natural wonders: Paracas National Reserve. Known for its surreal landscapes, the national reserve is a mosaic of desert dunes, dramatic cliffs, and raw wildlife.
Indulge in the flavours of the sea and treat yourself to the renowned Peruvian dish “Ceviche”. So fresh and tasty.
A picturesque oasis, inhabited by local sand boarders. Dunes as far as the eye can see. We gaze over the desert, bathed in the ever-changing light, waiting for a spectacular sunset. A rush of adrenaline runs through our veins. Clack. Clack. We strap back into our skis and glide down the highest dune of the Peruvian Desert. Is this even real?
