Peru Guide

InkaFarma is one of the largest pharmacy chains selling a wide range of pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs in one of their countless outlets in Lima and whole Peru.

The Clinica Anglo Americana is an excellent private clinic with highly qualified doctors (most speak English) and nurses as well as top of the notch medical equipment.

Just one block from the big roundabout in Miraflores you find Av. Petit Thouars. On block 52 to 55 are many artisan markets selling nearly everything what Peruvian craftsmanship has to offer. You get the typical souvenirs, nice artisan craftworks, beautiful silver jewelry and other silverware, clothes made of Peru's famous alpaca, funny T-Shirts...

The voluntary fire brigades (Bomberos Voluntarios del Peru) of Lima's districts and of some other cities in Peru respond to any kind of medical emergency quickly and provide an excellent service free of charge (a donation is more than appreciated and needed).

At the top of the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Miraflores, Larcomar probably is the unique shopping mall in Lima and even won the award for Innovative Design in Construction granted by the International Council of Shopping Centers. Around 160 shops and boutiques offer a wide variety of products for their high-end customers and tourist...

The Wong supermarket chain has numerous stores throughout the city. Wong offers a vast selection of local and imported goods and an outstanding customer service. Customers can also buy online and have their order delivered to the door step.

The Mercado Central located east of Av. Abancay just two blocks from Plaza Bolivar and the Congress in Lima's city center occupies a whole block and stretches along a wide area. Here you can buy just about anything. Inside the main building you find the food market with fresh fruits and vegetables, meat from rabbit to guinea pig to whole pigs, f...

Since the 1920s, the Municipal Theater is the place in Lima for drama, opera and ballet. After a devastating fire in 1998 and awaiting reconstruction for 10 years, Lima's traditional theater was re-inaugurated even more beautifully in 2010. Since then, the Municipal Theater of Lima has once again an interesting and varied playbill.

The ICPNA is the biggest binational Cultural Center of Latin America and has several offices in Lima. It offers a big selection of cultural events like art exhibitions in own galleries, dance festivals, music events from classical music to folk and jazz, book presentations and readings.

DHL - Courier Service in Lima