Lima: Adventures in Chorrillos - Guided Walk & Boat Tour

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Skip the clichés – this tour leads you through Lima’s wild South with a guide who translates place into meaning. You’ll hike coastal cliffs, board public buses, sail past legends, walk markets, and summit a sacred hill – all in one day. It begins with a bus ride – and ends on a ridge overlooking sea and city. From the faded elegance of old casonas to the raw bustle of fishing ports and hillside barrios, Adventures in Chorrillos moves across sea, street, and sky. Your guide is not just a narrator, but an interpreter of urban layers – political, historical, emotional. Using personal monoculars, you’ll scan ruins, boats, and contrasts that unfold in real time. This is not sightseeing – it’s urban decoding. You’ll eat where locals eat, ride where they ride, and think about Lima differently. It’s a tour for travelers who want grit with their beauty, silence between the stories, and a view that extends beyond the surface. Concrete. Chaos. Culture. Chorrillos, unfiltered.

What's Included

Round-trip public transport from Miraflores to Chorrillos via Lima’s Metropolitano bus system is included – fast, direct, and part of the local experience.
A 30-minute private boat ride along the Chorrillos coastline is included – offering sea views, fresh air, and a unique perspective on Lima’s cliffs and maritime legends.
Adventure Optics, Safety Gear & Essentials for Coastal Exploration
A full-sized pan con pejerrey (fried fish sandwich) is included while we walk the port – salty, crispy, and satisfying. In summer, a second local treat (cremolada) is also offered later in the tour.
Tipping is not required, but always appreciated. If you enjoyed the tour, your guide will be grateful for any gesture of thanks – no pressure, just good energy in return.
Only one hearty local snack (pan con pejerrey) is included. No additional meals, drinks or water are provided – bring your own if needed. Water and other drinks can be purchased along the way.
Use of Public Restrooms Along the Route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Parque Kennedy entrance, between McDonald’s and Pariwana Hostel, in front of "Ovalo de Miraflores". Your guide will be easy to spot – wearing a red Peru hat.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We meet in Lima’s iconic central park – a busy green square surrounded by cafés, churches and political graffiti. Your guide sets the tone here: what to expect, what to observe, and what this tour is really about. It’s not just logistics – it’s the threshold to another Lima.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We descend into Lima’s BRT system – fast, utilitarian, and radically different from tourist transport. This short ride places you inside the city’s living infrastructure. It’s not about comfort, but immersion: standing, watching, listening like a local.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    As we arrive in Chorrillos, we pass Peru’s most prestigious military academy – a silent symbol of national pride and control. Founded in the 19th century, it shaped generations of officers and presidents. Its presence marks a stark contrast to the informal neighborhoods around it.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We enter a faded colonial casona, now repurposed as a cultural center. The peeling walls, creaking wood and modest exhibitions reveal the district’s layered identity – from republican elegance to contemporary resilience. It’s a quiet moment of reflection in the middle of the city’s noise.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    This is Lima’s most beloved popular beach during summer time – chaotic, loud, and deeply local. Families picnic, vendors shout, waves crash – here, the city lets its guard down. We observe, not from above, but from within: what the sea means to Lima’s everyday life. From here, we’re picked up directly at the beach (summer time) or at the pier (winter time) and begin a 30 minute boat ride along the coast.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    30 Minute Boat Ride: From the water, we approach the legendary cliff where a monk is said to have leapt for love. Whether myth or spectacle, it’s a place where Lima stages itself – with romance, danger and theatrical flair. The ocean offers distance and clarity, both literal and symbolic.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Back on land, we pass through the district’s working fishing port – gritty, active, and full of texture. Here we take a short break and try pan con pejerrey, a fried silverside fish sandwich that locals swear by. It’s Lima’s coastline in edible form: humble, salty, unforgettable.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We walk along the cliffside promenade with wide views over Lima’s layered districts, the ocean, and the distant skyline. This is where geography becomes social topography – you see who lives where, and why. It’s a moment of orientation before descending back into the streets.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Once a seaside resort for Lima’s elite, this old town core still holds echoes of colonial grandeur – buried beneath earthquakes, war and time. We walk past faded facades, quiet plazas and a lingering sense of loss. History here isn’t restored – it’s exposed.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Morro Solar

    We ascend the iconic ridge of Morro Solar – a place where memory, myth and military history converge. From the cross blessed by a pope to the tomb of Peru’s unknown soldier, each point carries weight. The panoramic view reveals not just landscape, but layers of meaning.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    This lively market street pulses with everyday Chorrillos – food vendors, lottery kiosks, shouting children, quiet routines. It’s where the tour can optionally end for those who want to stay and explore further. The official return to Miraflores starts just beyond this point.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Back in Miraflores, we end at a vibrant local market known for its colors, smells and culinary intensity. It’s the perfect time for lunch – the market is full of small restaurants and cevicherías where locals eat daily. From here, it’s an easy 8-minute walk back to Kennedy Park.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Participants should be able to walk for up to 4.5 hours with moderate elevation changes. Those with specific medical conditions are advised to consult their doctor beforehand.
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