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Lima, Peru

The Lima Shanty Town Tour

Half Day |
Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know Locals and Walking tours

Experience the authentic Lima like never before with our UNIQUE anthropologist tour! Get a chance to immerse yourself in the daily activities of the locals and witness the rich cultural heritage of Lima. This tour strives to provide you with a glimpse of 'the real' Lima, where a majority of the population resides in happiness and harmony.

Our walking tour will take you through the base of the hill, where you can observe the developments, urbanization projects, politics, religion, and how Haku Tours contributes to the community. With our knowledgeable local guide, you'll slowly make your way up the iconic "yellow stairs" while capturing amazing views of greater Lima and exploring the homes of the locals.

The tour also includes a visit to a local daycare center, where you can interact with friendly families and get a firsthand experience of their daily lives. This tour is all about meeting new people, sharing their culture, traditions, beliefs, and thoughts, making it an unforgettable cultural experience that you'll cherish forever.

Don't miss this chance to witness the true essence of Lima and its people with our one-of-a-kind anthropologist tour!

Trip Details

Duration

Half Day

Travel Style

Off the Beaten Path, Family Friendly and Cultural Immersion

Languages

English and Spanish

Physical Activity

Moderate activity

Location

Small Towns/Villages

Connect

Wifi: None
Cell: Available
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Our friend together with Mrs. Tuanama and a neighbor from the community in front of the children's school.

Highlights

  • Visit a local market

  • Meet local craftsman and families from the community

  • See beautiful panoramic views of Lurin Valley, the west coast and Lima city

  • Meet community leaders in the towns (15 of the 18 community leaders are female!)

  • Visit a local kindergarten and play with the children

  • Be a part of the local community

  • Practice your spanish

Details

Schedule

Morning tours depart at 9am and afternoon tours depart at 2pm

Availability

Flexible Departure Date
All year

Itinerary

What's Included

Activities

Community Visit, Walking tours, Cultural Activities and Getting to Know Locals

Guide

Bilingual guide (extra $)

Food

None

Transport

Private van and Walk

Traveler Reviews

Reeka
November 2022

A "Must Tour" in Lima

This tour couldn't be more immersive, educational and thought provoking. This humbling experience, gets to the heart of humanity. As you enter into one of the five Shanty Towns in Lima (population approx. 2 million) and meet the people who call this area their home, you experience the true sense of what community is all about. We were greeted by friendly community residents and leaders, more than willing to invite visitors into their homes, or to share the important projects that that are taking place in their area. This an opportunity not to be missed. We were lucky enough to have Edwin be our personal guide. We wish we had more time in Lima to further explore local life experiences by Haku Tours!

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Haku Tours

Haku Tours

Locally Owned Nonprofit

Start your adventure by exploring Peruvian culture in Lima! If you're only spending a few hours in the city, Haku Tours offers a variety of classes and short tours that you can take part in like: cooking classes, visits to local markets, and city walking tours

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Getting There

Transport options

Get picked up (extra $) and Get picked up (included)

Pick up and drop off is included in the price only if your hotel is located in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Outside of these areas, a small fee is charged for transportation from your hotel.

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Starts at:

$55/person

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Speaks: English and Spanish

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