ámaZ

Top choice in Lima


Chef Pedro Miguel's wonder is wholly dedicated to the abundance of the Amazon. Start with tart jungle-fruit cocktails and oversized tostones (plantain chips). Banana-leaf wraps, aka juanes, hold treasures such as fragrant Peking duck with rice. There's excellent encurtido (pickled vegetables) and the generous vegetarian set menu for two is a delicious way to sample the diversity.

ÁmaZ has a popular circular bar and coveted thatched-roof tables.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lima attractions

1. Lookout

0.37 MILES

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

2. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo

0.6 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…

3. Lookout

0.64 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths.

4. Parque del Amor

0.66 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…

5. Casa de Ricardo Palma

0.69 MILES

This house was the home of the Peruvian author Ricardo Palma from 1913 until his death in 1919. A listless tour is included in the price.

6. Choco Museo

0.7 MILES

On-site chocolate production is the draw of this ‘museum’ selling fondue and fair-trade hot cocoa. French-owned, it is well known for organic chocolate…

8. Huaca Pucllana

1.3 MILES

Located near the Óvalo Gutiérrez, this huaca is a restored adobe ceremonial center from the Lima culture that dates back to AD 400. In 2010 an important…