Miraflores Beach
Lima, Peru
At a glance
Let’s face it, the term ‘urban beach’ sounds a bit strange, like jumbo shrimp or civil war.
If you step back for a moment though, you may see that beaches like Miraflores are really the best of both worlds.
Miraflores Beach Below high, rocky cliffs adjacent to Lima’s ritzy downtown, you’ll not only have access to sun, sand, and surf but beautiful parks, wonderful restaurants, and the city’s fascinating museums and architecture as well.
There aren’t many places like it, where you can cram so many diverse and enjoyable activities into one day. There’s a boardwalk, surfing and even paragliding too.