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Top choice in Lima


With a fairy-tale feel, this lovely five-room Bavarian-style casona has claw-foot tubs, sculpted ironworks, a swimming pool and breathtaking views of the ocean. Run by the children of artist Victor Delfín, it features private gardens with his taurine sculptures, works of other artists and a sculpting studio that's available for rent. Credit cards accepted.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lima attractions

1. Puente de los Suspiros

0.1 MILES

A block west of the main plaza, look for this renovated, narrow wooden bridge over an old stone stairway that leads to the beach. Especially popular with…

3. Museo Mario Testino

0.36 MILES

Though quite small, this is a wonderful museum dedicated to the work of world-renowned photographer Mario Testino, a native of Peru and a barranquino. The…

4. Museo Pedro de Osma

0.41 MILES

Housed in a lovely beaux-arts mansion surrounded by gardens, this undervisited museum has an exquisite collection of colonial furniture, silverwork and…

5. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo

0.81 MILES

The permanent collection at MAC is a quick study but visiting exhibits, such as a David LaChapelle retrospective, are major draws. There's also a good on…

6. Lookout

1.13 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths, look overhead to see paragliders on clear days.

7. Lookout

1.63 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths.

8. Parque del Amor

1.67 MILES

Protected from the ocean breeze by a colorful wall of mosaics, this park in Miraflores is the ideal place to walk hand in hand with that special someone…