Titicaca Lake

Puno is a port city in the south east of Peru, at 12,556 ft (3830 mt) a.s.l. It spreads along the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. It is a popular touristic destination for travellers from all over the world who arrive to visit the floating islands over the lake.  Private Lima Tours with Sara tells you here how to go from Lima to Puno: BY AIR This is the easiest way to reach Puno from Lima.  Puno has no airport. A direct flight takes 1 hour and 45 minutes and arrives to the airport in the city of Juliaca,Read More →

Museo Larco, Lima

Peru is a country with a very rich cultural heritage, part of which can be admired at several museums in Lima. Advanced cultures which emerged before the Inca Empire left awesome artistic textiles, pottery and metal craft. There is also a very interesting legacy of the art developed during the colonial times after the arrival of the Spanish.  Modern and contemporary Peruvian art is also in display.  Private Lima Tours with Sara presents here a list of the top 5 museums in Lima: 1.  MUSEO LARCO Museo Larco, a privately owned museum is a must visit during your stay in Lima. If you only haveRead More →

Within its traditional, artsy and bohemian atmosphere, Barranco offers a good selection of restaurants. Today Private Lima Tours with Sara presents here a list of the Top 5 Restaurants in Barranco. Isolina Taberna Peruana Isolina is one of the Latin America´s 50 Best Restaurants of 2017 in the exclusive selection of S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.  Chef José del Castillo revives here forgotten recipes of traditional dishes cooking them as they were cooked by our grandmothers.  At the same time, he recreates the concept of the old taverns in his restaurant located in a historical house in Barranco. Since portions are abundant a dish canRead More →

Tarapoto jungle

Tarapoto is located in the Amazon cloud forest, at 356 mts a.s.l.in the central north part of Peru.  The beauty of its tropical landscapes, waterfalls, lakes and rivers attracs every year an increasing flow of tourists.  The hospitability of its people as well as the exotic variety of its gastronomy adds more appeal to this city in the Peruvian low jungle. Private Lima Tours with Sara tells you here how to arrive from Lima to Tarapoto: BY BUS The most reliable bus lines for your trip from Lima to Tarapoto, with very comfortable, modern and full equipped double-decker buses are: Tepsa    This bus line takesRead More →

El Candelabro

Paracas is a small port town south of Lima located in the desert in front of the Pacific Ocean. It forms a Peninsula which is part of the Paracas National Reserve and has a beautiful bay.  Paracas has a lot to offer for lovers of wild sea life, sport adventures and history. Private Lima Tours with Sara tells you here how to arrive from Lima to Paracas: LIMA TO PARACAS  BY BUS Buses from Lima take the South Pan-American Highway and reach Paracas in about 3 hours and a half.  Note that Lima does not have a Central Bus Station.  You have to take theRead More →

Lake Querococha

Huaraz is a city in the Peruvian Andean region. It is located 252 miles (406 kms) northeast of Lima at 10,013 ft (3,052 mt) high.  From Huaraz you can easily reach the White Range Andean Mountains to enjoy e a breathtaking view of its glaciers and lakes. Being a wonderful choice for trekkers and climbers it attracts adventure sport lovers from all over the world.  The Santa Cruz Trek, starting from Huaraz is one of the best trekking routes in the world, according to National  Geographic  and Conde Nast Selection 2016.  Private Lima Tours with Sara tells you here how to arrive from Lima toRead More →

Iquitos Amazon

Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.  At the same time, it is the world´s largest land-locked city. If you would like to experience an exotic jungle adventure Private Lima Tours with Sara tells you here how to arrive from Lima to Iquitos: LIMA TO IQUITOS BY AIR Because of geographical factors, the only way to arrive directly from Lima to Iquitos is by air. A direct flight takes 1 hour 50 minutes. Check in the links of the airlines below for timetables and reservation specifically for direct flights from Lima to Iquitos:Read More →

Mistura is Lima´s famous International Gastronomical Fair which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary. Private Lima Tours with Sara details here all the facts you need to know about MISTURA Food Festival Lima 2017: MISTURA 2017 Date This year the Fair will run from 26 October to 5 November. MISTURA 2017 Location For the first time it will be held in the district of Rímac, the neighborhood behind the Government Palace.  The Club Internacional Revólver lends its space for this event. MISTURA 2017 Tickets: Prices and where to buy Pre-sales prices from 7 to 30 August From Monday to Wednesday –   Adults: S/ (PEN) 13    Children S/.Read More →

Cóndor en Colca

Arequipa is the second largest city of Peru. It is located in the south of the country at 7638 ft, on the slopes of three volcanoes. Because of its beautiful buildings in white ashlar stone of volcanic origin, it receives the name of “White City”. It is the third most visited city after Cusco and Lima.  Private Lima Tours with Sara tells you how to go from Lima to Arequipa: 1. By bus Buses take the Panamerican Highway and reach Arequipa in 15 hours.  Note that Lima does not have a Central Bus Station. You have to take the bus from the terminal of eachRead More →

Chan Chan

Trujillo is a beautiful city located north of Peru. Due to its mild and sunny weather all through the year it is known as the City of Eternal Spring.  Most tourists planning a trip to Peru just focus in Lima and Cusco. Of course, time is a factor counting against the opportunity to discover new places. However, if you dispose of extra time, find here about Trujillo, what to see and how to go from Lima to Trujillo: 1. By bus Buses run directly through the North Panamerican Highway in a smooth and straight road most of the way. Big part of the view duringRead More →