For couples · Lima · Peru
Romantic things to do in Lima
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Lima's romantic side lies in its clifftop sunsets, candlelit dinners and Barranco's bohemian streets. Couples tend to stay in Barranco.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 5
- Couple-friendly sights
- 5
- Area for couples
- Barranco
- Best months
- March–April
Romantic ideas
1.Sunset at Parque del Amor
Watch the sun set over the Pacific beside the 'El Beso' kissing sculpture.
2.Puente de los Suspiros
Cross the Bridge of Sighs in Barranco holding your breath for a wish.
3.Dinner at Huaca Pucllana
Dine on the terrace overlooking the lit adobe pyramid.
4.Tasting menu
Book one of Lima's celebrated restaurants for a special night.
5.Paragliding tandem flight
Glide over the Miraflores cliffs together.
Sights couples love
Waterfront · Miraflores
Malecón de Miraflores
Walk or cycle south from Parque del Amor to Barranco for sunset, about 3 km along the cliffs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Barranco
Barranco and Puente de los Suspiros
Visit in the late afternoon, then stay for a pisco sour and dinner nearby.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Art
- After dark
- Photo spot
Park · Parque de la Reserva
Magic Water Circuit
Go in the evening for the light show, and bring a change of clothes if children want to play in the fountains.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
Park · San Isidro
Bosque El Olivar
Combine it with lunch at one of San Isidro's restaurants nearby.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Experience · Miraflores
Paragliding over Miraflores
Flights depend on wind; go in the afternoon, when conditions are usually best.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Views
- Couples
Where couples should stay
$$$ · Best for couples, nightlife, culture and food lovers
Barranco
South of Miraflores, Barranco was a summer resort for wealthy Limeños in the 19th century and keeps its colourful republican-era mansions, street art and the wooden Puente de los Suspiros. It is the city's artistic quarter and nightlife centre, with galleries, museums, boutique hotels and bars around the Plaza de Armas de Barranco and along Avenida Grau.
- Good
- Characterful streets and boutique hotels; Best bars and live music; Walk to Miraflores along the cliffs
- Watch out
- Noisy on weekend nights; Fewer large hotels
- Nearby
- Puente de los Suspiros, Bajada de Baños, Museo Pedro de Osma, Plaza de Armas de Barranco
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Ceviche, Lomo saltado and Ají de gallina. Upscale restaurants may add a service charge; check the bill before tipping.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Lima romantic?
Lima's romantic side lies in its clifftop sunsets, candlelit dinners and Barranco's bohemian streets.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Lima?
Sunset at Parque del Amor: Watch the sun set over the Pacific beside the 'El Beso' kissing sculpture.
+Where should couples stay in Lima?
Barranco: Bohemian seaside district of old mansions, galleries, murals and bars.