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Home/Destinations/Lima/Lima in 2 days
2 days · Lima itinerary

Lima in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days from Lima lets you reach the desert and sea. This 2-day itinerary covers the city and Paracas — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & food
  2. 2Day 2: Paracas & Huacachina
  3. 3Ballestas Islands
  4. 4Desert dunes

Day 1: city & food

Historic centre, Miraflores and a food tour.

Day 2: Paracas

Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina oasis.

Adventure

Ride dune buggies and try sandboarding.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Lima — prices per person.

Lima in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Lima?
Two days covers Lima’s historic centre and food on day one, and a trip south to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina oasis on day two — a great mix of city, wildlife and desert.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Lima?
The historic centre and catacombs, a ceviche food tour, the Ballestas Islands, and the Huacachina dunes.
Is Paracas worth it from Lima?
Yes — the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands and the dramatic Huacachina oasis make a rewarding trip south from Lima, ideally over a full or two-day trip given the distance.

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