UNPACK LIMA, PERU

with AC Hotels

Lima, Peru

Vibrant Art Scene, Zesty Dishes, Coastline Cityscape

Explore the marriage of art and food by unpacking Lima, Peru. This city is rich with history and praised for its gastronomy, stunning colonial architecture and more. Garner inspiration for your itinerary beyond the trails of Machu Picchu.

Mercado Nº 1 de Surquillo, local marketplace in Lima

The Art of Peruvian Cuisine

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Top Gastronomy Destination

“WITH SEVERAL SPOTS ON THE WORLD’S BEST 50 RESTAURANTS LIST, LIMA HAS OVER TIME BECOME PERHAPS THE CULINARY CAPITAL OF SOUTH AMERICA.”
Credit: Cool Hunting

The diversity of Peruvian cuisine is a reflection of the multiethnic origins of Peru.

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Explore the Culinary Treasures of Lima

Start unpacking Lima’s food scene with the national dish, ceviche, which pairs cold “cooked” fish with warm ingredients: creamy sweet potato, onion, and boiled corn. Lomo saltado unites acidic and starchy flavors, while other dishes meld robust and delicate tastes. To best experience the rich culinary heritage of Peru, simply sample everything.

See

Local Markets

Wander the renowned Mercado Nº 1 de Surquillo to explore local vendors offering exotic fruits, vegetables and more.

Taste

Zesty Cuisine

Savor Peruvian flavors from an array of sources from fine dining restaurants to laid-back street vendors.

Appreciate

The Art of Plating

Dine at Mayta, chef Jaime Pesaque’s restaurant, featuring vividly colored and artfully plated dishes.

Peruvian colonial architecture takes on its own identity through ornamentation and unique building systems such as the quincha.

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ABOUT BARRANCO

“DURING MY VISIT, AC RECRUITED AMAZING LOCAL ARTIST LAURA CUADROS TO GIVE A TOUR OF LIMA’S COOLEST DISTRICT, BARRANCO. A FORMER BEACH TOWN NOW COVERED IN STREET ART, ART GALLERIES AND ECLECTIC SHOPS.”

– Photographer Annie Nguyen

Online Photo Gallery

Photographer Annie Nguyen

Landscape, Art & Design

This online photo gallery showcases the art and design of Barranco, a vibrant neighborhood within Lima, Peru. LA-based photographer Annie, captured her favorite local stops during her stay with AC Hotel Lima Miraflores.

Unpack art-centric experiences that pair perfectly with an itinerary centered around the rich culinary culture, for which this cosmopolitan has become known.

Vibrance found on colorful facades, often with eye-catching street art, creates an unmatched energy.

The Alta Moda exhibit inside the Museo Mate features Mario Testino’s portraits of Peruvians wearing festive attire.

Barranco is home to designer Chiara Machiavello’s fashion house, Escvdo, inspired by Peru’s vast cultural and natural wealth.

Pause to appreciate the dramatic coastline views as you tour the city.

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Stay at AC Hotel Lima Miraflores

The AC Hotel Lima Miraflores rises above the Pacific palisade in a sculpted, slender tower. This ideally located hotel overlooks the ocean and offers stunning views from guestrooms, the AC Lounge and the rooftop Insumo restaurant. This hotel celebrates the modernity of the growing metropolis, references to indigenous traditions, and incorporates the artistic personality of Miraflores.

Miraflores, arguably Lima’s most fashionable district, has countless options for local enrichment with unique experiences such as Kennedy Park, the Indigenous Market and Larcomar all within five minutes walking distance. With a compact floor plan of just ten rooms per floor, the interior feels like an intimate boutique hotel with artwork from Peruvian artists.

Wake up to oceanfront views in a spacious guest room with modern design elements that are stylish and warm.

The artwork is one of many details that have been carefully crafted and refined.

Enjoy European-inspired flavors in the AC Kitchen.

At our Saladero Restaurant, we offer carefully selected tapas to large plates showcasing the essence of grill techniques and flavors.

Follow your curiosity or find your focus in our inviting, curated AC Library.

Order a delicious dish from our hotel’s rooftop restaurant, the only one in Lima, featuring one of the top Peruvian chefs.

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Meet Our Collaborators

At AC Hotels, we unite like-minded individuals from cities around the world to uncover immersive experiences in art, design, architecture and culture.

Photographer

Annie Nguyen

A creative director who resides in Los Angeles by way of Honolulu, Annie loves to dabble in photography and film with a strong passion for architecture and fashion.
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Videographer

James Cook

A shooting director based in London, James has travelled the globe bringing stories to screen. He is a director at Stepping Stone Media steppingstonemedia.co.uk
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