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I’ll be honest. There’s not a whole lot to see in Miraflores, but I love the vibe of this upscale Lima neighborhood. For me, it’s the best place to stay, has some great places to eat, shopping, beaches, and a lot of entertainment options. It’s also easy to get around on foot in Miraflores.
Parque Kennedy and Parque Central
The heart of Miraflores is centered around Parque Kennedy and Parque Central. These green areas have benches, beautiful flower gardens, and free wifi. A bust of John F. Kennedy stands in Parque Kennedy and artists may be selling their work around the perimeter of the parks.
Two historical buildings are next to the parks. The first is the Church of the Miraculous Virgin (Iglesia de la Virgen Milagrosa), which was built in 1939.
Next door to the church is the Miraflores District Municipality (Municipalidad Distrital de Miraflores), the historic municipal government building. When I walked by, there was an art gallery on the first floor open to visitors.
Pizza Street
The main strip of bars in Miraflores is located next to Parque Kennedy, Pizza Street (Calle de las Pizzas). There are plenty of bars filled with young people every weekend. When I went in 2009, my group of friends had a great time going bar hopping.
Love Park
Near the Pacific Ocean on the cliffs you will find Love Park (Parque del Amor). It’s a park with tiled benches filled with quotes about love. It’s one of my favorite places to sit and relax.
The statue in the middle of the park is called The Kiss (El Beso). It was made by the Peruvian sculptor Victor Delfín.
Cliffs
There are great views out over the ocean and many other parks along the edges of the cliff. At the bottom of the cliffs are several beaches, many popular with surfers. Also along the cliffs is Larcomar. It’s a shopping center with many good restaurants located inside.
Huaca Pucllana
The biggest attraction and most important site in Miraflores is Huaca Pucllana. It was a pre-Incan adobe and clay pyramid built by the Lima culture between the years 200 and 700. Read more about it here.
