For those who know absolutely nothing about this mythical city here there is a brief description of the main features and attractions as seen from a car window in Lima Peru in just one day, helped by  tourists, locals, and the always relaiable Wikipedia.

Historic Center of Lima, Peru:
Although the Spaniards named it “City of the Kings” when they conquered it in 1535, it has always been known by its original name, Lima. There are two theories about the origin of the name of the city. One attributes it to the language “Aymara”, meaning “lime”-limaq- or yellow flower. The other theory is attributed to the Quechua language and means “talker”, referring to the noise of the river.

Each time a visitor is asked about his impression of the center of Lima, Per,  there are two inevitable comments:  a city with chaotic traffic and a city filled with wooden balconies in its  buildings. Those who were lucky enough to stay for at least a few weeks came to the conclusion that once you get used to the city of Lima that very same chaos becomes something that gives the city its special flavor.
It is a must  to visit the Magic Circuit of Water, which is a series of 13 ornamental fountains built in the Park Reserve, a national  cultural heritage.

Of course it is possible to escape the chaos, and without going too far there are neighborhoods like Miraflores, one of the most exclusive districts of Lima. Located in the center-south of Lima, it not only offers great dining and nightlife but also its beaches are ideal for those wishing to surf or do paragliding.

The main attractions in Miraflores are: Ruins of Huaca Pucllana, Larcomar Shopping Center, Central Park of Miraflores, Casa Ricardo Palma Museum, paragliding over the cliffs,  Museo del Sitio in the Park Number Two and Peru Gold Museum Hall.

San Isidro is a neighboring department to Miraflores. This is the financial center of Lima, as it concentrates 20% of the GNP of all Peru. Its inhabitants are largely of medium and high socioeconomic status. It is also the department with the highest human development rate in Peru.
Driving through its streets we can find many buildings, headquarters of major banks in the country, although San Isidro has lots of green areas. The main one is “El Olivar”, a very large park covered with olive trees which not only represents a great breather for all the city of Lima, Peru, but was also declared a national heritage. There are also within the Laguna El Olivar and the Municipal Library of San Isidro.

A villager told us that the best time to be there is during its two major religious celebrations, called Nuestra Señora del Pilar (October) and Lord of Miracles (November).

Well, the day light is gone and also our tour has ended. Now our plan is to go back to Miraflores, have a walk there and enjoy a little more in depth the great variety of national and international cuisine, which has now become one of the biggest booms in Lima, Peru. We are going to talk in detail about that in our next article.

For those who know absolutely nothing about this mythical city here there is a brief description of the main features and attractions as seen from a car window in just one day, helped by  tourists, locals, and the always relaiable Wikipedia.

Historic Center of Lima, Peru:
Although the Spaniards named it “City of the Kings” when they conquered it in 1535, it has always been known by its original name, Lima. There are two theories about the origin of the name of the city. One attributes it to the language “Aymara”, meaning “lime”-limaq- or yellow flower. The other theory is attributed to the Quechua language and means “talker”, referring to the noise of the river.

Each time a visitor is asked about his impression of the center of Lima, Per,  there are two inevitable comments:  a city with chaotic traffic and a city filled with wooden balconies in its  buildings. Those who were lucky enough to stay for at least a few weeks came to the conclusion that once you get used to the city of Lima that very same chaos becomes something that gives the city its special flavor.
It is a must  to visit the Magic Circuit of Water, which is a series of 13 ornamental fountains built in the Park Reserve, a national  cultural heritage.

Of course it is possible to escape the chaos, and without going too far there are neighborhoods like Miraflores, one of the most exclusive districts of Lima. Located in the center-south of Lima, it not only offers great dining and nightlife but also its beaches are ideal for those wishing to surf or do paragliding.

The main attractions in Miraflores are: Ruins of Huaca Pucllana, Larcomar Shopping Center, Central Park of Miraflores, Casa Ricardo Palma Museum, paragliding over the cliffs,  Museo del Sitio in the Park Number Two and
Peru Gold Museum Hall.

San Isidro is a neighboring department to Miraflores. This is the financial center of Lima, as it concentrates 20% of the GNP of all Peru. Its inhabitants are largely of medium and high socioeconomic status. It is also the department with the highest human development rate in Peru.
Driving through its streets we can find many buildings, headquarters of major banks in the country, although San Isidro has lots of green areas. The main one is “El Olivar”, a very large park covered with olive trees which not only represents a great breather for all the city of Lima, Peru, but was also declared a national heritage. There are also within the Laguna El Olivar and the Municipal Library of San Isidro.

A villager told us that the best time to be there is during its two major religious celebrations, called Nuestra Señora del Pilar (October) and Lord of Miracles (November).

Well, the day light is gone and also our tour has ended. Now our plan is to go back to Miraflores, have a walk there and enjoy a little more in depth the great variety of national and international cuisine, which has now become one of the biggest booms in Lima, Peru. We are going to talk in detail about that in our next article.

We welcome you to the New Wasihpy Miraflores Hostel!
Now we will list some of the reasons why you can choose us, recommend us, miss us and always come back.

LOCATION:
Even when you are going to see it in more detail later in our Lima guide, we should start mentioning that the location of our hostel in Miraflores is a real privilege..

Why?
Miraflores is the most requested and one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Lima. It has a wide variety of attractions, it is safe and it has many parks, shopping malls, bars, night clubs and restaurants that offer typical and international cuisine at a fairly affordable price.

It is the perfect place from where you can have a pleasant walk to the beaches of Lima, which are suitable for the practice of all beach or aquatic sports like surf or paragliding, and where there are also spaces for tennis, and many other outdoor sports.

Wasihpy Miraflores Hostel is located at only 100 meters from the most important historical ruins of  Lima, “Ruinas de Huaca Pudlana”, and just 150 meters away from the public transport network that connects you in a quick and easy way to  any place in the city. Also, within a 200 meters range you have big supermarkets, hospitals and health centers.

Ask about the beach?  Just take a 15 minutes’ walk and you are right there.

RATES:
If you consider that we are undoubtedly in the most exclusive area of Lima, that you will save a lot of money in transport due to our excellent location, and that the facilities are clean, charming and organized, we have no doubt that you would agree that our quality-price relationship is the best you could find when looking for accommodation in Lima.

Take a look at our updated prices and to our “CRAZY DEALS” in the following link: RATES

FACILITIES:
The hostel is known for its quietness, a key feature for all those who need to chill out and have a relaxed gathering after a long day touring the city.

Rooms have a maximum of 6 beds, all of them provided with very comfortable mattresses.

There is a large rooftop with a barbecue facility and a great living room with a plasma screen TV. These are the favorite meeting points to have barbecues or to gather for a drink before going out dancing or to enjoy the busy and eventful nightlife of Miraflores and Lima.

The building is fully equipped with free Wi-Fi internet!

Washipy Miraflores Hostel has private rooms, double rooms, 4 bed rooms, and 6 bed rooms.

CLEANING:
We have cleaning service every day during the whole day, inside and outside the rooms. However, we like our guests to take care of the facilities and help us keep everything clean and tidy.

DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN LIMA?
If you would like to become part of the hostel staff you could send us an e-mail to: maildemartin@gmail.com

We will be pleased if you attach a CV and give us a brief resume about your interests or any info that you deem useful.

VOLUNTEER IN LIMA:
If you are interested to take part in an activity of this kind you could join us in our effort to help Monte Santo Shelter Home –“Hogar Monte Santo”, see video -.

Important note: You are not required to pay any fees. Those interested can send us an e-mail to: maildemartin@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES IN THE HOSTEL:
The staff is always happy to join us to organize activities of all kinds, and we are always open to new suggestions.

Cooking Lessons: After realizing the success that Peruvian cuisine is having in the city, we decided to offer this new proposal. Lessons are held in the hostel kitchen, and the meals are delicious!

Bar Crawl: We are really like a big family and always drink together in the hostel, so why not go out together? We invite you to enjoy with us a super bar crawl and end up dancing in a night club.

Salsa Nights: You can also take part in these salsa lessons that are held inside and outside the hostel.

COMMENTS:
This space is intended for all those that have already been our guests and would like to leave us your impression about the hostel, the staff or the service. Your feedback is very important to help us improve and treat you always the way you deserve.  So please send us an e-mail to: maildemartin@gmail.com

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