Visiting Peru

Easter Island Flight

Flights from Lima to Easter Island are operated by LAN airlines. Flights depart from Lima airport (LIM) and arrive at Easter Island airport (IPC).

LAN airlines is a member of the oneworld alliance, of which American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia are all part.

Flights from Lima to Easter Island can be very expensive in the high season, so a great way to avoid steep fares is to use your frequent flier miles from another oneworld airline to purchase your ticket.

The flight time from Lima to Easter Island is between 5h20 and 5h35m minutes, depending on which flight you take.

Flights from Peru to Easter Island only operate a few days a week. Make sure to book well ahead of time if you plan to travel to Easter Island in the high season, or if you plan to use frequent flier miles.

Flights from Lima to Easter Island are very often delayed. Delays can range from a few hours to 7 or 8 hours. As such, make sure to factor in delays when planning your Easter Island itinerary and connecting flights in Peru.

Lima Photowalk

Traveling in Lima requires a bit of caution, and Lima safety tips will help you have a safe trip to Lima.

Like in any big city, travelers in Lima are at risk of being victims of petty crimes. Lima unfortunately has a lot of these, and also an elevated incidence of more serious crimes.

That doesn’t mean that you should avoid traveling to Lima. It is relatively safe to visit Lima, but you should heed some Lima safety tips that will help you have a safer visit to Lima.

Lima Safety Tips

First, don’t wear (or even bring) any expensive or expensive-looking jewelry, sun glasses, handbags, accessories, or watches in Lima. Doing so will make you a target for theft.

Leave your phone and other high-end electronics in your hotel room safe unless you absolutely need them. Make sure to keep cameras and other gadgets out of sight as much as possible if you carry them with you in Lima.

Leave your passport, tickets, and any other travel documents in a safe in your hotel room. Never leave the hotel with them in your pocket, bag, or purse, and don’t leave them or any other valuables lying out in your room in your hotel in Lima.

Before you travel to Lima, buy a money belt and wear it on the inside of your clothes while you walk around Lima. Only bring as much cash as you need to spend that day, and only one credit card.

Buy a fake wallet and put a few coins in it. If you get mugged or robbed in Lima, hand over the fake wallet instead of your money belt. That said, if you are pressed for more, don’t resist. Your safety is more important than your money belt.

Don’t hail taxis on the street in Lima. Have your hotel call a taxi for you or use a hotel car. It’s more expensive, but it’s far less risky than taking a street taxi in Lima.

Don’t walk around on the streets in Lima at night. Even during the day it is best to avoid walking in empty areas or small, deserted side streets.

Chicharron de pescado

Below are some of the best traditional Peruvian foods and drinks.

If you are planning to visit Peru, make sure to try them while you’re in the country.

Best Traditional Peruvian Foods

Papa a la Huancaina
From Huancayo, Papa a la Huancaina is a food made from fresh spicy cheese, boiled potatoes and a boiled egg.

Ceviche
Perhaps the best known traditional Peruvian food, cevich is fresh fish or seafood mixed with chopped onion, limo chilli, and cooked corn.

Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado is prime beef cooked with onions and fresh herbs. It is usually served with fried potatoes and white rice.

Carapulcra
Carapulcra is a stew made of dried Peruvian potatoes, chilis, peanuts, cumin and a meat such as pork. It is served with white rice.

Bembos Hamburger
Bembos hamburgers are known throughout Peru as being the best burgers in the country.

Best Traditional Peruvian Desserts

Suspiro a la Limena
A traditional Peruvian dessert, Suspiro a la Limena is a lemon custard-type dessert with whipped cream on top.

Arroz con Leche
Literally rice with milk, arroz con leche is a great Peruvian dessert.

Picarones
Picarones are sweet fried pumpkin doughnuts.

Lucuma
Lucuma is a creamy yellow fruit that is found in many Peruvian ice creams such as those at the excellent Laritza Gelateria in Lima.

Maracuya
Maracuya is a tangy Peruvian Passion fruit that is great on its own or paired with sweet flavors.

Best Traditional Peruvian Drinks

Chicha Morada
A chicha morada is a drink made from boiled ears of purple corn, pineapple rind, cinnamon, and cloves.

Inca Kola
A lemon flavored soft drink, Inca Kola is a caffeinated drink that is very popular with Peruvians.

Pisco Sour
A pisco sour is a Peruvian cocktail made with pisco, lemon or lime juice, egg whites, simple syrup, and regional bitters.

Cusquena Beer
Cusquena beer is one of the best known and most traditional Peruvian beers.