Digital Nomad’s Guide to Lima
Lima is a sprawling metropolis that’s…ok. Its coastline is a nice feature though, where it’s easy to go surfing. For plant-based visitors, the vegan scene is solid. Lima is known for its great food, though I’d say Cusco’s was actually a little better.
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Coffee Shops
Coleccionista Coffee
Av. San Martín 144, Barranco 15063, Peru
A beautiful, stylish cafe in the hip Barranco neighbourhood. Great coffee. Great outdoor space. Cool art.
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
Café Ancestral
Av. San Martín 141, Barranco 15063, Peru
An elegant, expansive space with colourful, decorative, and varied rooms.
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
Restaurants
El Jardín De Jazmín
Av. Alfredo Benavides 571, Miraflores 15074, Peru
This cute, vegan, gluten-free restaurant with a spiritual vibe was my favourite place in Lima. The food is great, and some of the menu items are pretty interesting and exotic.
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
Watson
Av. Francisco Bolognesi 802-a, Barranco 15047, Peru
Colourful, proudly vegan restaurant with more casual options, named after English Vegan Society founder Donald Watson.
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
Parks and Recreation
Ocean Boardwalk
The best part of Lima is its Pacific Ocean boardwalk. The water is great for surfing, and it’s not hard to find rentals.
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
Lima Museum of Contemporary Art
Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 1511, Barranco 15063, Peru
Not the biggest art museum, but it’s got a solid selection of interesting art, including local stuff.
(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)
Drugs and Alcohol
Alcohol: Legal drinking age in Peru is 18.
Cannabis: Possession for personal use is decriminalized, and medical use was legalized in 2017. Recreational sale is not permitted, though this does not appear to be strictly enforced in certain parts of the country.
Psychedelics: Ayahuasca and San Pedro (Wachuma) are legal and readily available in specific locations. Coca leaves and their derivatives are legal and widely accessible. Most other psychedelics are illegal, although psilocybin is openly sold in some areas.