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Discover Lima like a local: the must-have apps for your next trip to Peru’s capital

As a visitor to Peru, there are many apps that can make your trip easier and more enjoyable. Here are some of the best apps to use while you’re in the country.

Visiting Lima for a few days

Lima, the capital of Peru, is a city that has something for everyone, whether you’re a local or a visitor. As a foreigner visiting for a few days, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the best of what this vibrant city has to offer.

Where to eat a great ceviche in Lima?

Here is one address to eat a great ceviche in Lima, Peru. It’s only open for lunch/afternoon so you know it’s fresh. The fish tastes delicious for a decent price and it’s based in Barranco, Lima.

Lima, go to the cinema for S/7.00 on Tuesdays

For the ridiculously tiny price of 7 soles, you can go to the cinema to see new movies every Tuesday. All movies are dubbed or sometimes with subtitles too.

How much to tip in Peru?

The tip is not included in the bill in Peru. You can tip 5% or 10%. 10% seems more common, and if you are very happy with the service, go up to 15% and make someone happy.

Where to eat out for cheap and where to buy groceries in Miraflores, Lima

You can find a lot of places to eat very easily. There are tons of restaurants at all prices with delicious food. I am only sharing my little tip to eat for cheap at lunchtime. This is all happening in calle Berlin.

Cabify Peru Lima coupon code discount refer a friend

Cabify discount code in Lima, Peru. Get S/10.00 discount

Use the Cabify referral code DENISB749 to get S/10.00 for your first trip in Lima, Peru. Simply add the discount code in the ‘Discount Codes’ section of the app menu. Enjoy Cabify in Lima.

Get a SIM card in Peru, where to buy your SIM in Lima as a foreigner

If you stay in Peru for a few days to a few months, you will want a local number to have internet access. I did my research about what is the best I could get.

Take a UBER from Lima airport – Tip

Lima airport (Jorge Chavez International Airport) offers free Wi-Fi, you can connect with one click (no need to share personal information). Use the Wi-Fi to order your Uber from inside the airport at the arrivals.

What bank doesn’t charge a fee with a Revolut card in Peru?

BCP is the only bank I found that doesn’t add fees to get cash out with your Revolut / Monzo card. I try a few ATMs in Lima to find which bank is the best to get cash out without paying extra bank fees.

With Cabify, enjoy 150 pesos discount on your first trip. Add the code DENISB483 in the 'Promotions' section of the application.

Cabify discount code DENISB483 for your first cab ride in Montevideo, Uruguay

Get a Cabify referral code to benefit from discounts on your first trips. Cabify prices are calculated via the fastest route. In addition, the price does not change depending on the traffic, unlike Uber. The Cabify app is available in more than 90 cities in 11 countries.