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Lima in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Lima covers the city and Peru’s southern desert. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & food
  2. 2Day 2: Paracas & Huacachina
  3. 3Day 3: Nazca Lines
  4. 4City, desert & mystery

Day 1: city & food

Historic centre, Miraflores and ceviche.

Day 2: Paracas

Ballestas Islands and Huacachina oasis.

Day 3: Nazca

Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines.

Lima in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Lima and the south?
Three days covers Lima’s city and food on day one, the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina on day two, and a Nazca Lines flight on day three — a great taste of the capital and Peru’s desert south.
What is the best day trip from Lima for 3 days?
Paracas and Huacachina are the most fun, the Nazca Lines the most mysterious, and the Palomino Islands the most wild; all reward the journey.
How do I plan a 3-day Lima itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Paracas and Huacachina, and day three flying over the Nazca Lines, booking the desert trips ahead given the distances.

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