Weekend getaways from Lima
5 places within about 4 hours of Lima, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by plane.
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5 getaways, closest first
- 1 hr 20 minby plane Cusco The old Inca capital, and the gateway to Machu Picchu by train. Take the first day slow at altitude.
- 1 hr 45 minby car Asia Beach Lima's summer beach scene, with beach clubs, condos and a buzzing boulevard south of the city.
- 3 hrby car Lunahuaná A green valley in the desert, known for river rafting, crayfish and pisco.
- 3 hr 30 minby car Paracas A desert coast where sea lions and penguins crowd the Ballestas Islands.
- 4 hrby car Huacachina and Ica A palm-ringed oasis among giant sand dunes, next to Peru's pisco and wine country.
Nothing matches both filters. Try a longer trip or a different kind of weekend.