Even if you know the language, every town or culture has its own way of saying things, its own special words and customs. The following are a few of Lima’s favourites.
FINDING YOUR WAY
Streets, depending on their length and importance, can be called avenida, calle, jirón (abbreviated to Jr.), pasaje (abbreviated to Psj.) or [...]
One of the pleasures of food shopping in Lima is the wide variety of fresh produce, and the fact that almost everything is available year-round.
There is also a fairly wide assortment of imported foods —maybe you can’t find your favourite brand or specific flavor, but there should be plenty to satisfy your [...]
Lima is informal and there is no strict dress code. What formal and informal dress means, of course, depends entirely on which socio-economic circle you are moving in, but at every level casual does not mean scruffy – you’ll find that people take pride in looking tidy and clean, and even teenagers in [...]
