Perched on cliffs above the Pacific, Lima is one of the world’s great food capitals, where ancient Andean ingredients meet Japanese, Spanish, and Amazonian influences on every plate. This is a city best experienced through its tables, its art, and its dramatic coastline.

Settle into a luxury base in Miraflores or San Isidro, then begin with a private ceviche masterclass that starts at the fish market and ends with a pisco sour tasting. Reserve tables at some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, including Central, Maido, and Astrid y Gastón, where tasting menus trace Peru’s altitudes and ecosystems. Between meals, explore the pre-Columbian adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, the Larco Museum’s exceptional collection of ancient Peruvian gold and ceramics, and the colonial Historic Centre with a private art historian. Wander bohemian Barranco’s galleries and bridge-lined streets, and end the day with sunset cocktails over the Costa Verde cliffs as paragliders drift overhead.