Lima Travel Diary: The Ultimate Guide with Surprising Finds!

1️⃣ Culture & People: Unbelievably Warm! ❤️ 45% of Peruvians have Indigenous roots—far from the "savage" stereotypes, they’re kind, patient, and always smiling! 😊 Shopkeepers never pressure you to buy, Uber drivers don’t complain about detours, and one even shook my hand goodbye at the airport! ✋ So touched, I tipped my Uber drivers—they deserve it! 💵 2️⃣ Food: A Chinese Food Lover’s Paradise! 🍜🍚 10% of Peruvians have Chinese ancestry (thanks to 19th-century migrants!). Result? Amazing chifa (Peruvian-Chinese fusion)! Must-try: "Lomo Saltado con Chaufa" (stir-fried beef + rice) – only ~20 soles (¥40)! 💰 Xiang Wei Lou – Packed at lunch, serves the BEST beef noodles abroad! 🍲🔥 3️⃣ Weather: The City That (Almost) Never Rains! ☁️ "600 years without rain" is a myth—but annual rainfall is just 10-15mm! 🌧️ Winter (Jun-Oct): Foggy & "depressing" (locals’ words!). Summer (Jan-May): Sunny & perfect for travel! ☀️ Pro tip: Watch for mold—humidity makes things damp! 🏝️ 4️⃣ Top Attractions: 🏛️ Larco Museum – Best alternative to Machu Picchu! Explore Inca artifacts, rituals & history. 🗿🎭 ⛪ Plaza de Armas & Lima Cathedral – Colonial grandeur + the tomb of conqueror Pizarro (who betrayed the Inca king for gold!). 💀💰 5️⃣ Shopping: 🛍️ Alpaca wool scarves from KUNA (~¥500) – SOFT & warm! 🦙🧣 ✈️ Tax refunds available at the airport—do it BEFORE check-in! #Peru #Lima #TravelDiary #LatinAmerica #Foodie #IncaHistory #AlpacaLove ✈️🌎