Things to do in Department of Lima

I was able to tour downtown Lima in half a day with the guide, and I especially enjoyed visiting the historic Lima Hotel and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the San Francisco Monastery, with detailed explanations. Thank you to the guide who passionately explained everything along with delicious snacks.

On the day of my flight, there was a drill that prevented us from taking off on time. The vendor did not inform me of this in advance, and I almost missed my shuttle to the airport after the event. I waited to board the flight with a lot of anxiety and questions, which really detracted from the overall experience. However, the flight itself was smooth, and the GoPro recording was clear.

the only negative thing I have to say is that I would've liked for the company to get in communication with me at least 24 hours beforehand versus 12 hours. otherwise the market tour is brief and informative. the majority of the time is spent in the Haku kitchen if not in traffic. Tour guide Stefano does a good job translating Chef Marcos for the kitchen experience. I was able to try a potato tasting as well as exotic fruit tasting. the appetizer i made was causa and the main was lomo saltado. it's a very hands-on experience and kept small, my group was of 5. would highly recommend this experience to others for their first time in Lima.

Had a wonderful experience. Chef Joseph, Sous chef JJ and staff member Anita made our experience memorable. Highly recommend this activity. Joseph and JJ kept us entertained throughout, also sharing insights about Peru. Their knowledge about India was commendable. It was a very fun experience.