3 Must-See Destinations in Lima Province
New year, new experiences! Beaches, runes, outdoor adventures… the Lima province offers a variety of activities to do, and the best thing about it is that you do not need to spend a lot of time or money doing them. The only things you need are a car and an adventurous spirit!
From full day to two-day trips, find three must-see destinations in Lima province to explore by car below as well as our special car rental deal “Destinos 4×4”, where we rent you a vehicle plus a driver that will take you everywhere, so you can travel stress free.
Barranca
What to do in Barranca? Three hours away from Lima, this province offers beautiful beaches like “La Isla”, with perfect water for swimming or “Puerto Chico“, where you can find the Christ Redeemer statue and overlook the ocean horizon. Visit the Caral runes, America’s most ancient civilization and declared UNESCO’s world heritage. Finally, you can’t miss the chance to eat the Peruvian dish “tacu tacu” right next to the ocean at the famous restaurant Tato’s or go a bit further away to Huayto, a town famous for its specialized shrimp dishes.
We can take you to Barranca! Ask our sales consultants about the promo “Destination 4×4” to get special deals on your trip.
Lunahuana
This city is a paradise for outdoor activities and also three hours from Lima. Be prepared to sleep under the stars as there are plenty of camping grounds to choose from. Ride horses around the mountains or cross the Catapalla wooden bridge and finish the day with a pisco & wine tasting tour. The next day, ride along the Cañete river rapids and make it a full outdoor sports day with canopy and quad bike riding around the city.
There are so many more must-visit destinations in Lima! Book a full day or a weekend tour with Quasar Rent-a-Car.
Churin
Four hours east from the city, Churin is the perfect location to escape from the city and reconnect with nature. This town is known for its therapeutic and recreational hot springs, the Mamahuarmi, Juventud and Meseta being the most popular. If you’re interested in more nature views, you can drive a bit further away to see the “Mallay” waterfall and the historical runes of “Antashuay Poac”. Lastly, you cannot leave without visiting Sayan, a nearby town famous for its “alfajores” and its avocado agriculture.
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Barranca, Lunahuana, and Churin offer many unique and fun experiences fill of adventure within Lima province. Whichever ever destination you choose, let us take you there!