Marine Lighthouse — Attraction in Lima Metropolitan Area

I loved the feel and vibe of this place. The neighborhood residents taking their leisurely evening strolls among all the international visitors. The yoga instructor guiding his pupils in their poses. The photography teacher instructing his students on framing, lighting, and choosing their best shots. The dog walkers strutting their expensive canine companions through the meandering walkways as a show of elitism and social class standing. The nannies pushing their strollers behind young, well-off couples. The rebellious gay couples discreetly stealing kisses and glances from each other in the sunset light. It's all amazingly glorious and...

This might be the crown jewel of downtown Lima, a city I did not want to spend much time while enroute to Machu Picchu. This park has spectacular views because it runs parallel with the coast high on a cliff. The lighthouse itself is ok, but would not be one of the reasons I would visit the park, imo. Lots of activities on a Sunday when families all came out to...

We visited El Faro (the marine lighthouse) during our recent trip to Peru. It’s located in Miraflores, just two blocks from where I went to school! The area is beautiful, with manicured landscaping and amazing ocean views. Such a nice spot to take a walk, relax, or snap a great picture like this one! Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re...