AmericasCity
Lima
Peru
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Lima is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
60
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
74
Safety
44
Culture
66
Health
54
Internet
56
Outdoors
62
Access
62
Practical details
Capital
Lima
Languages
Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Population
34.4M
Time zone
UTC-05:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Apr · May · Nov
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 55/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$193
Local daily spend
PEN 670
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C) KIDNAPPING OR HOSTAGE TAKING (K) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 05/16/2025
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At a glance
Currency
PEN
Best months list
Apr · May · Nov
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image