South American Explorer

Each month we corner some poor local and ask them to spill the beans on the best kept secrets in their hometown. This month we grill Elizabeth Christina Valdivia Rodriguez, who lives in Lima, Peru.

Name: Elizabeth Christina Valdivia Rodriguez

Home Town: Lima, Peru

What is the best thing about living in Lima? I really like that there are a lot of good parks for my kids to play in, especially Parque de las Aguas in Jesus Maria. The park is a really fun place for your family!

When you visit Lima what must you see and do? You should go to the beach!  Also, we have great food – check out a good restaurant while you are here. There’s a restaurant I really like called Guru Indian food restaurant on Benavides street. It’s a really good place to eat!

What’s the best travel tip for traveling in Lima? Don’t take a lot of cash around… the less you have on you, the better.

When you come to Lima you must bring: Some nice outfits so you can enjoy our night life!

A local drink/dish to try is: I like papa a la huancaina, which has boiled potatoes covered in a yellow chilli sauce made with really good cheese. It also comes with olives.

A place only locals know is:  I really like restaurant Botticelli in San Borja. They have great cannelloni (pasta filled with spinach and cheese). There’s also a cool art gallery called Lovatón at 227 Alcanflores in Miraflores. It’s a cool gallery!