The truth was not what I expected... I heard about Huarique Bike from a video of Alan Estrada when he made a trip to Lima, and at the time it caught my attention because it was a different way to get to know a part of the city, as well as being able to taste some of the gastronomy... After researching on the web portal I was very attracted to the Miraflores Tour, because of the places to visit and the huariques in which there would be tasting... And I was encouraged to hire and book the tour...
The day came, November 24 at 2:00 pm... We arrive at the meeting point, give us the directions and hand us the bikes we would use... A little sloppy and even with the low air tires... As we start to taxi we realize that one of the bikes was not working properly the rear brake... We move forward about 10 minutes and arrive at Kennedy Park where they give us a brief explanation and leave the bikes parked to walk about 10/15 minutes... Hence my first dissatisfaction, isn't the tour supposed to be by bike and not walking?... They took us to a market just to try Lucuma and from there to a huarique to try ceviche and chicharrón fish, rich the truth... Then walk back to Kennedy Park again for the bikes and with the surprise that they could not open one of the locks, so two bikes were locked, and after about 30 minutes of waiting the guide decides that we continue the tour and walk/jog while we on the bikes... But they only took us to Love Park where they gave us 15 minutes to meet and take pictures, then taste a stuffed bread (which mine was somewhat burned), and then take our way back to Kennedy Park to finish the tour.
On the website he mentions a 4 hour tour (❎) when to us if anything it was 3 hours, including the half hour wait for the bike lock, i.e. effective only approx 2 and a half hours.
When I contracted with the information on the website, it was a slightly different tour both en route and what was included:
- Audio Receiver ❎ (There wasn't)
- Bottle with water ❎ (There wasn't)
- Visit to 3 huariques and 1 traditional market ❎ (only 2 huariques and 1 market)
- Tastings (OK)
- Gastronomic Guide (OK)
- Security Staff ❎ (There was none)
- Bicycle (With low tires and one with brake failure)
- Safety Equipment (Helmet only)
In addition to mentioning places that should have been visited and did not:
- Huarique “El Chinito” ❎ (Not visited)
– “You stop at one of the viewpoints to enjoy the contrast of the green of our gardens with the blue of the Pacific Ocean. On the way we passed the lighthouse park to the Paraport area." ❎ (None of that was visited)
- Cremoladas Curich ❎ (It was exchanged for the huarique of stuffed bread)
The attitude of the guide was not the best, little interaction with us and at the time of the ceviche tasting most of the time he was checking his cell phone. And it was still a bit of a demotivation on his part when the issue of the bike lock was not solved.
In conclusion, it was a bad experience, as I had many expectations of the tour from what I had seen and read, and it was not fulfilled as indicated in the description.
Cheers.
Jesús Juárez
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tatianatJ9260ZB
February 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent service.
Excellent option to do something different in Lima. The guide was very didactic, friendly and gave us excellent service. I recommend it 100%
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osmih
October 12, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Must-see if you like to ride a bike
Super friendly and committed to give the best experience to the tourist, very patient and explained us very well the tour, the tasting of bread and delicious ceviche/chicharron!
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veronicaeI4016VR
September 23, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great plan to meet Miraflores!
Our Guide was super friendly, he knew a lot about everything he explained. He took us to very godfather corners of Miraflores and had a lot of patience with us. We had so much fun.
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y0anan0em_r
July 29, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
DO NOT HIRE THIS SERVICE!
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Lima from Mexico and made the mistake of booking a gastronomic tour with Huarique Bikes. From the beginning, the service was deficient, and they were slow to respond, but I decided to trust them anyway. I paid 96 dollars, and they canceled the tour one day before without any explanation or alternatives. They promised to refund my money, but only returned part of it and have since stopped responding to my messages. As a foreign visitor, one expects decent service, but this service is a complete scam!
HUARIQUE BIKES IS TERRIBLE. AVOID THIS FRAUD AT ALL COSTS.
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richardrhamilton
September 15, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Ride and learn about Lima and the food
Our guides, Mariano & Shila, were excellent hosts to Lima. They introduced us passionately to the City and culture. The tour started with a coastal ride and then moved inland to the market where our education of local fruits and fish began. We then went to lunch to a local restaurant that gave us an opportunity to taste a little of what we’d been learning about at the market.
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Dear Richard,
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback about our guides, Mariano and Shila. We are thrilled to hear that they provided you with an excellent experience in Lima. Their passion for the city and its culture is truly remarkable.
It brings us joy to know that you enjoyed the coastal ride and the exploration of the local market. We believe that immersing oneself in the local flavors and traditions is an essential part of any travel experience. It's fantastic to hear that you had the opportunity to taste some of the delicious fruits and fish that you learned about at the market during your lunch at a local restaurant.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us (HuariqueBike). Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional tours and showcasing the best of Lima's culinary and cultural offerings.
Once again, thank you for choosing us and for allowing us to be a part of your journey in Lima. We would be thrilled to welcome you back in the future and create more unforgettable memories together.
Warmest regards, Team HuariqueBike
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Q5501FUjeannem
September 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Experience Peru One Bite at a Time
This was an amazing tour! Our guides were absolutely wonderful, the market was quite tasty and interesting and the numerous parks were very cool. This is a really great introduction to Peru and it's culinary side.
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Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your recent experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing tour and that our guides exceeded your expectations. They are truly passionate about showcasing the best of Peru's culinary side and creating memorable experiences for our guests.
We couldn't agree more about the market! It's always a pleasure to introduce our guests to the tasty and interesting flavors that can be found there. We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring the various parks as well. Peru is indeed blessed with numerous beautiful parks that add to the charm and uniqueness of our culinary tours.
Your review truly means a lot to us, as our main goal is to provide exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impression. We are grateful for your kind words and for choosing us as your introduction to Peru's gastronomy.
If you have any friends or family members who are planning a trip to Peru, we would be honored if you could recommend us. We would love to provide them with the same outstanding experience that you had.
Once again, thank you for your feedback and for choosing us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable tour in the future.
Warm regards,
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R4607QFcristinam
August 7, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Good experience!
Very good tour of Lima :) the guides were very good and explained everything very well. I would have liked them to show us more of the gastronomy but everything was very good 👍🏻
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Hola! Gracias por haber compartido de tu estadía en Peru con nosotros. Para cada uno de nuestros integrantes en HuariqueBike es muy importante conocer tu retroalimentación ya que nos permite mejora, y nuestro objetivo es que cada una de las personas que nos visitan se lleven lo mejor de nuestra historia y gastronomía. Un fuerte abrazo, Team Huarique...
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Christian H
August 7, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent walk, worth it.
I liked the route, the guides, the places, Lima was a very good place for that tour, the knowledge of the guides was very extensive and very pleasant, very organized, good bicycles.
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Hola Christian! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron al máximo nuestra experiencia Gastronómica en
Bicicleta con HuariqueBike. Ha sido un placer para nosotros compartir esta ruta con
mágicas sonrisas y estupenda compañía. Un fuerte abrazo, Team Huarique...
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