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Welcome back dear readers, fellow travellers, friends and foes, welcome back.
We have already made it through a quarter of the new year (freaked out yet?), which made me realise how long it has been since I last pestered you with one of my reports from across the world. After having been cut off from decent wifi for a solid four weeks (thanks Cuba), I figured it was about time to tune in and to resume where I`d left off. Whilst I invited you guys to join me on a short, sandy trip to Latin America`s only natural oasis in my previous post, I`m now determined to take you to Peru`s capital, where I`ll introduce you to some of the hippest bars, museums, fairs and street art the country has to offer.
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"KK, let`s say I decide to visit Lima, where should I stay?"
Before
I let you in on the actual good stuff, there are a few things I must
insist on clarifying: Unlike the urban landscape of Western or European
cities, Latin American metropoles thrive off their outskirts that are
often considered safer than the city centres. Lima is no exception here.
With an estimated population of 10 million people spread across 43
districts the capital is not only humongous in size but also comprises of
areas that are best avoided. Unfortunately, and depending on the
neighbourhood you find yourself in, it is common practice to get scammed,
harassed or robbed at gun-, or knifepoint in plain daylight. As such,
reading up on Lima`s districts that are safe and accessible to tourists
should be a primary concern of your trip planning and should thus
influence your choice of location and accommodation.
