districts lined with historic colonial-era architecture. One thing’s for sure: those who take the time to


explore Lima will be delightfully surprised. WHY SELL IT


A destination blessed with beguiling natural wonders, namely in the Andes and the Amazon, Peru’s appeal is on the rise. In 2025, the country welcomed some 66,000 arrivals from the UK, marking a 15% increase compared with 2024. Lima often serves as a gateway to exploring Peru’s headline attractions, but there’s plenty to make a compelling case for adding a few nights in the capital to a wider itinerary. /hi ViÌ޽à VÕlin>ÀÞ ÃVini VoÕl` Li jÕÃÌiwV>Ìion >loni] but between pisco sours and tasting menus, Lima offers a fascinating window into Peru’s layered cultural heritage. n`i}inoÕà ÌÀ>`iÌionà Llin` ÜiÌh -«>niÃh Voloni>l inyÕinVi] the country’s roots in the African slave trade and waves of migrants from China, Japan and Europe – all of which have shaped the city’s cuisine, architecture and culture. /hiÀi >Ài no `iÀiVÌ yi}hÌà vÀom Ìhi 1 ] LÕÌ Ìhi LiÃÌ services are operated by British Airways and Iberia, each with a stop in Madrid.


WHAT’S NEW


Lima’s hotel scene continues to expand, welcoming +PVGT%QPVKPGPVCN 4GCN .KOC /KTCƃQTGU last June, home to 321 sleek rooms and suites towering above the Vo>ÃÌlini° ili? oÌilà ià >lÃo `Õi Ìo o«in iÌà wÀÃÌ lÕÝÕÀÞ property in Peru this July. The Meliá Collection Lima will roll out a two-phase launch with 61 rooms available initially, followed by a further 45 in 2027.


WHEN TO GO


You don’t visit Lima for its weather. While the city enjoys balmy temperatures, blue skies and sunshine from December to March, by May a blanket of fog, known as garúa, settles over its coastal cliffs and neighbourhoods – earning the city its nickname Lima la Gris, or Grey City. The best approach is to plan around your clients’ wider Peru itinerary. If timing allows, January 18 sees the city come alive with concerts, parades and traditional performances in celebration of the founding of Lima by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in


1535. Culinary enthusiasts may also enjoy the annual /KUVWTC|(QQF|(GUVKXCN in September, when stalls serving freshly prepared Peruvian classics line the streets.


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