Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
Ground access
Lima Airport provides major international access to Peru.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Lima
Lima is a specialist South American yacht city call with exceptional gastronomy, culture, Pacific coast access and Peru travel extensions.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Lima has recognised yachting merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Preliminary Listing
Central and South America
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- South America
- Local area
- Lima Region / Pacific Coast
- Country
- Peru
- City / area
- Lima
- Type
- Capital city / Pacific coast cultural call
- Cruising area
- South Pacific / Peru Coast
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
-
Jorge Chávez International Airport
LIM - Charter appeal
- Specialist cultural appeal
- Marinas
- 5 marinas in the destination area
Explore Lima
The destination guide
Lima is Peru’s capital and a major Pacific coast city destination, known for gastronomy, history, museums, oceanfront districts and access to wider Peruvian travel.
For yachts, Lima is a specialist city call rather than a mainstream superyacht cruising ground. Its strongest guest appeal lies in restaurants, culture, archaeology, private travel and extensions to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Paracas or the Sacred Valley.
Marine arrangements require local planning because the Pacific coast environment and port logistics differ significantly from Mediterranean-style yachting destinations.
Superyacht highlights
- Peru capital city and Pacific coast call
- World-class gastronomy and cultural access
- Miraflores, Barranco and oceanfront districts
- Gateway to Machu Picchu, Cusco and Paracas extensions
- Specialist yacht logistics required
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Yacht access requires specialist local planning and port coordination.
Berthing
Specialist arrangements needed; Lima is not a conventional superyacht marina destination.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Peru’s coastal summer is generally best for Lima shore visits.
Coordinates
-12.067000, -77.160000
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Yacht Club Ancón Lima
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Ancón / Lima , Peru
- Max length
- 30.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
La Punta Yacht Club Callao
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Callao / Lima , Peru
- Max length
- 30.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Yacht Club Peruano Callao
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Callao , Peru
- Max length
- 30.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina Paracas
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Paracas , Peru
- Max length
- 30.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Yacht Club Peruano Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Lima , Peru
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Belmond Miraflores Park; Country Club Lima; Hotel B; JW Marriott Lima
Restaurants
Central; Maido; Astrid y Gastón; Miraflores and Barranco restaurants
Attractions and places
Miraflores; Barranco; museums; Peruvian gastronomy; Paracas; Machu Picchu extensions
Events
Lima gastronomy events, cultural calendar and Peru travel season.