I was excited but also nervous. Even though I speak Spanish confidently, and I knew Lima was a cosmopolitan, developed city, I still had no idea what I was about to get myself into. Bottled water is cheap, but if you hate the plastic waste, consider investing in a bottle filter like LifeStraw or a Steripen.
I am definitely going to buy one for future travels since nothing is more depressing than paying for water in plastic bottles in a country with little to no recycling infrastructure.
While most of the tourist areas are pretty safe, petty crime and theft is definitely alive and well in Lima. If you stick to the main areas, you should be okay. Be wary at night and stick to the popular areas and you should be just fine. Use Uber! Nestled along the coast with a variety of nice apartments, good restaurants, and tons of bars and things to do. This was a lovely experience at a park in the middle of the city. Every night, at several different hours, there is a light show on the water spray of the fountains in Parque de la Reserva.
There are food and drink vendors throughout the park, so you can get some local fare and enjoy the show. It was a cheap and enjoyable thing to see while in Lima. Anticuchos at La Tia Grimanesa. Anticuchos are a typical dish of Peru, they are grilled hearts of beef or sometimes Alpaca. Served with spicy sauces and potato, they are a popular late-night food, with tons of stands on the side of the road grilling them up.
We went to La Tia Grimanesa, a famous restaurant that started as a street food stand. They are grilled to tender perfection, full of flavor and a great snack or even as a meal.
