Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Lima which includes a pond and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Larcomar Shopping Center

Walk amongst Lima's most affluent individuals while you shop, watch a movie, dance at the disco or simply enjoy the award winning design of this cliff top mall.

Larcomar Shopping Center
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your travels in Lima? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Waikiki Beach
Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers

Plaza de Armas de Lima

This historic heart of Lima, where Francisco Pizarro founded Peru's government and the city cathedral was placed, is widely regarded as the city's birthplace.

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Miraflores Central Park

Miraflores Central Park

After visiting Miraflores Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Miraflores Central Park
Lima

Costa Verde

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Costa Verde might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lima. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Costa Verde
Plaza San Martin featuring street scenes

Plaza San Martin

This ceremonial square, which stands as a memorial to Peru's great liberator, is filled with artisans, street performers and musicians.

Plaza San Martin

Activities

Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour

Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour

AU$195
per adult
Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

AU$98
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Full Day Guided Tour

Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima

AU$181
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

AU$100
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

AU$89
per adult
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour
Huacachina Oasis, Ica

Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

AU$89
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
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Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu

Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu

3 out of 5
CALLE MENDIBURU 1075, MIRAFLORES, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
"Excelente atención"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
HOTEL SOUL MATE INN

HOTEL SOUL MATE INN

3.5 out of 5
350 Toribio Pacheco, Lima, Provincia de Lima
The price is AU$76 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$76
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Larcomar Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Near Pacific Ocean, superb park, and good restaurants"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

HOTEL SOUL MATE INN
Casa Quark Apartments Lima

Casa Quark Apartments Lima

2 out of 5
364 José de la Torre Ugarte, Lima, Lima
The price is AU$130 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$130
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Larcomar Shopping Center are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Nice location, walkable to the ocean bluffs and Miraflores. Local character. Classic IKEA furnished apartment. Friendly and helpful staff. {as an aside, a very nice wine shop nearby allowed us to have some excellent Chilean and Argentinian wines at prices that were very inexpensive from our perspective, ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Casa Quark Apartments Lima
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

4 out of 5
Av Elmer Faucett S N, Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez, Callao, Lima
The price is AU$193 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$193
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,133 reviews)
"This hotel has everything going for it…except the location… unfortunately it is connected to the old airport which is no longer in use. The shuttle going to the new airport takes 30-45 minutes in traffic (believe me, Lima airport traffic is BAD). There are not many restaurant options nearby. Besides ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores, Lima
The price is AU$180 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$180
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (694 reviews)
"Great experience at the holiday inn in miraflores. The breakfast is great. Hotel is centrally located and it is easy to explore the local area. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool is not heated though. The gym is decent, i was able to get in a good work out. Overall i enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Sheraton Lima Historic Center

Sheraton Lima Historic Center

4 out of 5
Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, Lima
The price is AU$146 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$146
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (753 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, very convenient, but a little loud at night"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Sheraton Lima Historic Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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Chacarilla-Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Chacarilla-Santa Cruz, Avenue Los Conquistadores and Museo Enrico Poli Bianchi are top sights worth seeing.

Chacarilla-Santa Cruz
Miraflores showing a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

Miraflores

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

Travellers to Miraflores praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.

Miraflores
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Petit Jean Ocharán

While there might not be top attractions in Petit Jean Ocharán, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Larco Avenue and Larcomar Shopping Center.

Petit Jean Ocharán
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San Isidro

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

San Isidro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lima Golf Club and Costa Verde Beach while in the area.

San Isidro
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Leuro

While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall.

Leuro
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San Isidro Centro Financiero

San Isidro Centro Financiero is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Avenue Los Conquistadores while in the area.

San Isidro Centro Financiero

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