Peru has announced plans to introduce a digital nomad visa. It will enable remote workers to stay in the country for 365 days, with the possibility to extend.
14.11.2023 - 07:33 / lonelyplanet.com
With its prime location on the Pacific Coast and a wealth of gourmet restaurants, metropolitan Lima should be mega-expensive.
Yet the glamourous Peruvian capital, known locally as the City of Kings, has plenty to do on a pauper's budget. From museums to mountains, pre-Inca pyramids to panoramic views, there are plenty of free things to do in Lima. These are the best.
Home to more than 3000 years of Peruvian art, Lima’s Museum of Art (MALI) is one of the city’s top galleries. Expansive collections of pre-Columbian textiles, Colonial paintings, Republican furniture, and contemporary art can be admired Tuesday through Sunday.
Savvy travelers can take advantage of the free admission offered on Tuesdays, as well as the two-for-one offer on Sundays (entrance is S/30 or $7.95).
There always seems to be a new gallery opening up in Lima, a clear sign that the coastal city is nurturing new generations of creatives. Nearly all the local galleries offer free admission and are a great way to discover rising talent.
You can even enjoy a self-guided tour of neighboring galleries. For example, Impakto and Revolver are two galleries located within blocks of one another in the San Isidro district.
Meanwhile, in Miraflores, the culturally inclined can hop from various galleries in the district, including Ginsberg Galeria, Galería Forum, and the Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano showroom.
Stretching along Lima's clifftops for some 6 miles (10km), the malecón is the stunning coastal pathway you'll see on every postcard and accompany every travel article about the Peruvian capital.
Winding its way through a handful of districts popular with tourists, it offers grand views of the Pacific Ocean, often dotted by a community of surfers. Best of all, it's completely free. Locals will spend hours wandering its footpaths and it has a designated bike lane if you've hired wheels.
Imagine walking in the presence of over 1500 olive trees, breathing in the oxygen that they continue to release after having been planted some 400 years ago.
Strolling through the natural and historical beauty that is Bosque El Olivar (Olive Tree Forest) is a privilege, and yet it is entirely free.
Follow the brick pathways from one end of the park to another, passing a large pond with koi fish along the way, before choosing on a patch of grass to laze upon.
Located in the swanky San Isidro neighborhood, Bosque El Olivar is surrounded by the municipal library, the San Isidro Cultural Center, and the lesser-known Museo Marina Nuñez del Prado.
Cerro San Cristobal may have nothing on the great mountains located in southern Peru, but this 400m-high hill is the tallest in the capital city.
A trek up this hill presents visitors with a panoramic view of Lima – if
Peru has announced plans to introduce a digital nomad visa. It will enable remote workers to stay in the country for 365 days, with the possibility to extend.
For many, the charm of slow travel is more appealing than the convenience of flights. The experience of interacting with fellow travelers and soaking in the surreal sights of snow-dusted mountaintops, glacial lakes, paddy fields, and imposing viaducts remains unmatched. From catching the northern lights from the comfort of your carriage to watching zebras trotting through green pastures, these train journeys are for those who wish to savor the world while crossing items off their bucket lists.
One of the best ways to get to know a country is through its food and beverage offerings. For the holiday season, check out these excellent wines from under-the-radar wine regions in different parts of the world (which we should be drinking more from!) for your wanderlust wine-loving friends who are eager to try something new. Note: All wines mentioned are available in the United States.
Culinary powerhouses from throughout Latin America gathered yesterday at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, in Rio de Janeiro, to hear which restaurants would be honored as the very best in the region in 2023, according to World’s 50 Best.
In the 1990s, The Eastern & Oriental Express, a modern version of the vintage luxury trains that once snaked through Southeast Asia, took to the rails. It recreated a decidedly romantic way to travel through the jungles, cities, and riverfront towns of Singapore and Malaysia, which its sister train, the Venice Simplon Orient Express, offered in Europe.
The results follow a year-long search for the world’s leading culinary brands. Votes were cast by culinary industry professionals and the general public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner.
Peru is a megadiverse country, offering countless adventures and cultural experiences for the intrepid – as well as potentially endless head-scratching and headache-inducing occurrences for the uninformed traveler.
Searching for the best places to visit that promote cultural diversity and sustainable travel? The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently released its third annual list of the Best Tourism Villages for 2023, a compilation of authentic, lesser-known places to travel. Consider this your new travel bucket list.
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