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Find yourself in Peru in the rain? Want something to help keep you dry? Find that people keep laughing when you ask for a poncho?
There's a reason. Although the word "poncho" means the same in most South American countries as it does in the UK, in Peru it actually means condom.
So it might keep you dry, but you'd have to stretch it a lot.

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Beautiful, rustic tavern, still running after all these years by a number of old Limenos, in the beautiful Pueblo Libre district, surrounded by the gorgeous colonial homes of the colonial Spanish elite, daubed in irridescent colour. Typical Peruvian dishes offered to a high standard, particularly recommend papa rellena: a jacket potato filled with mashed potato, egg, meat and olives. Superb.

Taverna Quierolo, corner of Avenidas Vivanco and San Martin, Pueblo Libre, Lima.
antiguatabernaqueirolo.com/index.html
+51 1 4600441
Google map: bit.ly/obmd1m

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Che Lagarto Hostel

Posted by petite10 27 August 2010

This is a hostel located in the best place of Miraflores (Lima) I stayed there for four days. The place is clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff are professional and polite. The best part: the price!

www.chelagarto.com/
Pasaje Schell 121, 3er piso, Miraflores.
Phone: (511) 4470588

Google map: tiny.cc/w34l3

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Mi casa en Lima

Posted by AidaPeru 28 September 2009

A lovely home in Lima where Gloria and Victor host travellers, volunteers and students from all over the world.

This welcoming home is suitable for anyone who wants to live the local experience. By this I mean, being surrounded by locals and paying local prices as if you were a local too. However, assistance with the language and other services are provided such as; airport pick-up, tourist information, Spanish classes etc.

It's also close to all facilities (transport, shops, cafes, restaurants, the Inka market, etc).

The reason I strongly recommend "mi casa en Lima" is because my friends from Australia, Europe and US loved staying there and encouraged me to spread the word.

As a matter of fact, Gloria and Victor have had a great feedback since they opened their home three years ago. They offer nothing but personalised service and make sure you have a great time in Lima.

www.perucasalima.com

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Population:
8.1m
Currency:
Nuevo Sol
Time zone:
GMT-5
Dialling code:
+51 (0) 1