Lima Peru City Review | 2 Weeks Living and Working | Surfing + Cooking + Touring | VLOG

[@antoniomantilla7080]

I love LIMA - PERU FROM AUSTRALIA

[@lifetheorycouple]

We love to here this! - Australia is on our bucket list... We want to drive the whole country.

[@ohidalgoe]

Barranco is middle class. The richest people in Lima live in gated neighbourhoods- just like Johannesburg-in the suburbs. Every time I get depressed/bored in North America I escape to Lima for a weekend food trip and swimming in barranco beach. Lima has the best food in the planet.

[@lifetheorycouple]

The super rich always gate themselves in a community. That’s common in Dallas Texas area too. Interesting stuff!

[@celdur4635]

San Isidro, Miraflores, Surco, San Borja and Barranco also have very rich people, in fact they have more (since there are more buildings) the gated places are just houses, although most people prefer to live inside the city.

[@Bogotaeverything]

They put Ajinomoto in everything and it’s carcinogenic

[@J-R-zzz-qe2zg]

Yes, there's kind of a surfing culture in the coast line, actually surfing is the sport that has given Peru the most trophies, world championships, pan am games, etc. Tocosh is something that some people would eat for health purposes only, e.g. it is recommended for stomach cancer

[@lifetheorycouple]

THANK YOU! - Surfing has been a bucket list for us to try for a long time. We really loved it! --- Tocosh might have many benefits, but it's difficult to stomach. Several people were saying the same exact thing about it's benefits for healing and cancer prevention.

[@nicolasv5184]

nothing like surfing in Lima, such a pleasant group of waves, and great vibes. Lima city beaches are perfect for surfers of all levels.

[@lifetheorycouple]

We’re so sad we decided to surf on our last weekend in Lima! It was honestly some of the best time. 😎

[@mercurio641]

I Love Lima -Peru from Connecticut USA😊 🇺🇸

[@lifetheorycouple]

YES! THANK YOU! We loved it ourselves, as you can see!

[@mercurio641]

Yeah 😊

[@davidveraok]

Hello, welcome to Lima, my city. I live in Magdalena del Mar, a district next to the ocean. It is a family-oriented districts, no discoteques , no bars, no nightlife, but a lot of parks for taking our dogs to walk around. Cheaper than Miraflores. It is considered a traditional area in Lima. Walking distance to the ocean too. The Mercado de Magdalena is one of the best in Lima. We can get everything we need there. In my district we have a lot of good quality bakeries, cheese shop, shoe shop, taylor shop, abundance of pharmacies, supermarkets, etc. It is oriented to the family and children.

[@lifetheorycouple]

THANK YOU! --- We definitely want to make it back to Peru. And spending more time in Lima. There is more to the city than we initially thoughts. :-)

[@colombianexpat184]

Another great travel video. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Awww thank you!!! ❤️

[@mstallion98]

Thanks for your video. I always enjoy them. Did you go to the Cathedral that had the Catacombs? I highly recommend seeing that if you haven’t. I saw it as a part of the City Day Tour. There they had so many bones and skulls. If is hard to believe they belonged to someone who once was living. I also took the night city tour. That tour stopped by the Aqua Park which is next to the city stadium. It is a beautiful place. Are you going to go to Cusco and Machu Picchu? Maybe you will want to stay in the Sky Lodge on the way there with a beautiful view of the Sacred Valley. There is so much to see in Peru. Good luck on your visit there.

[@lifetheorycouple]

THANK YOU! - Since the time and making of this video... We have gone to Cusco, saw and did a lot... But, we chose NOT to do Machu Picchu for a handful of reasons, which will be stated in an upcoming video.... We only had 2 weeks in Lima and we worked a normal 9-5 schedule Monday-Friday... So, we didn't get to see Catacombs and many other museums and such in Lima. We're definitely want to go back. The good new is.... Since Bogota Colombia is a home base for us, we aren't too far away to give Lima another shot and spend more time there.

[@monicaquevedo1902]

Barriga llena; corazón contento y ademas rico..Muy buena razones, para que los peruanos estén felices y contentos.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Peruvians are amazing and the kindest version of Latin Americans. I'll make this argument any day.

[@GonzaloPerez-bi6jn]

muy buen video chicos, enhorabuena!! un saludo desde Montevideo 💪

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you!!! - So cool! We were in Montevideo for 2 weeks prior to our Lima trip. 😀

[@josveal]

Vuelvan pronto! Gracias por el video de Lima. Perú también tiene otros lugares turísticos que puedan visitar.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Claro que si! Es uno de nuestros países favoritos y cómo es tan cerca de Colombia, es más accesible para nosotros. 💕

[@lili.p.d.8763]

Nice video, I recommend to go back to Lima but at different times in the year…in summer is hot and HUMID….there are plenty of small sunny towns within 2-3 hrs….up and down the coast to live…..many options.

[@lifetheorycouple]

This is a great suggestion!!! We’re definitely going to need to check it Lima and surrounding cities/towns sooner than later.

[@mikelgames.m5804]

Very nice

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you!!!

[@Hansobispocabrera]

SIEMPRE DIJE PERU O LOS PAISE DE LATAM,,,,NO SON EL PARAISO DE LA VIDA SINO LO VES COMO TU IDIOCINCRACIA TE LO PERMITE...A REMAR Y DEJAR QUE LE RIO SIGA SU CURSO,..COMO DECIA MI ABUELA...SALUDOS DESDE LIMA.

[@monicaquevedo1902]

Regresen en 10 años . Se van a sorprender mas como avanzo y se organizo Lima. Con todas las lineas de metro que estsn construyendo.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! - We noticed they are putting in that metro. Well ahead of Bogota for sure. Let me mark the calendar for 10 years from now. Lima 2034.

[@pAbLo-nj8pj]

eres muy optimista.

[@Limagris912]

I have something to say, Lima has 44 districts, the upscale ones you wrongly mention, are actually middle class districts that are the most part of the city: San Miguel, Magdalena, Jesus María, Pueblo libre, Cercado, San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco, Surco, San Borja, San Luis, Chorrillos, la Molina, Santa Anita, Lince, Brena, etc. There are other newer districts situated in the outskirts of Lima, which are disorganized and rural, but absolutely they are not the most part of the city.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! - This is a fair point. We spent most our time in Miraflores and Barranco. I guess... Compared to many places we've been to, those two neighborhoods felt very upscale comparatively. It's notice to know that there are even more upscale places. We'll definitely have to come back soon.

[@Karina-fw4vn]

​@@lifetheorycoupleMiraflores and Barranco they are not the more exclusive. Others are.

[@davidarturo4254]

@@lifetheorycouple In actuality, both Miraflores and San Isidro are neither middle class nor upper class, but upper middle class. If you want to see it by socioeconomic levels, both districts are populated by people who most likely belong to the socioeconomic level B. By the way, Lima has 43 districts, instead of 44 as the other person mentioned.

[@celdur4635]

@@davidarturo4254 Ur dreaming if you think San Isidro and Miraflores are B, they have the most expensive m2 of the country, not just Lima.

[@davidarturo4254]

@@celdur4635 Some parts of both districts are certainly upper class (socioeconomic level A) but not in their entirety. As a matter of fact, I was correcting the statement of another person who said both districts were just middle class, which is not the case.

[@Hansobispocabrera]

GRANDE PERU, ...AMO LIMA.....FELICIDADES.

[@lifetheorycouple]

El Perú es muy lindo! 💕

[@mariogutierrezc]

Peru is best country for hiking and trekking in Latin America (Huayhuash, Cordillera Blanca, Ausangate, etc). Outside Lima we can visit a lot of place for hiking (LUGARES PARA VISITAR CERCA A LIMA). It is true, some areas of Lima are chaotic, but we are not going to live everywhere in Lima. Bogota is the greenest city in Latin America, it is unbeatable, but Lima is characterized by having parks we beautiful decoration in the middle/high class areas. Most of bakeries are open at 6:00am. Here we have churrasquerias, what are special red meat places. You are right about they are not on “el menu”, more of a special place to eat. We are more onto fish/seafood than red-meat. I eat 3 times per week fish what is cheap, extremely healthy, good for my brain, etc. During the winter time, Lima has very sporadic sun, but after 30-90 minutes in the direction of the East, when can enjoy sunny-full-days as in Santa Rosa de Quives, Chaclacayo, Calango, etc. Hope this helps.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you for such a detailed comment! - The proximity to the sea makes the sea food soooo good in Peru. We enjoyed that too. It totally helps and coming during the "winters" months is definitely on our minds now. :-)

[@SuperKeyg]

Wonderful trip to Lima, where you can endlessly enjoy the gastronomic culture, surfing is a Peruvian pride, we were possibly the creators of surfing with the mythical caballitos de totora, tocosh is the Peruvian penicillin and to prevent and cure cancer, especially stomach cancer

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! - I dream of Peruvian food still... Except for the tocosh... But we would have never ever thought to try if we did not book that tour to see Villa el Salvador.

[@nancy-c2k4t]

Oh youre very appreciative maybe you could try foods from the amazonian parts jungle and the highlands very tasty (regional food) for example the food from Oxapampa is a fusion indigenous and Austrian german❤

[@lifetheorycouple]

This is now on our bucket list. Thank you for the suggestions!

[@Hansobispocabrera]

Latinoamerica es fascinante ,...Perú es una buen opción de vida-------dentro de poco nuestra economia crecera,...y seguimos siendo los mas garndes de sudamerica---la informalidad del comercio nois hace gandes...asi como la India,..tenemos genios de la tecnologia y vamos creciendo.....ojala se decidan por Perú------no se arrepentiran-

[@mls6734]

I LOVE PERU, FROM SPAIN

[@lifetheorycouple]

We do too! Thank you for the view and comment! Spain is on the top of our list for countries to see and tour.

[@Velaldo-nw7ve]

I wanted to always try to live there and work remotely.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Do it for at least a month to get a real feel. That's basically what we do. :-)

[@RaulIndustrial]

Was very interesting.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! What was the most interesting part for you?

[@HighVibesTravel]

Thanks for this video. Was the water cold in the ocean when you visited?

[@lifetheorycouple]

You're welcome and thank you for the view and comment! --- Yes, it was cold water. But not like super cold. We were surfing for about an hour and a half with a wet suite one. I think without the wet suite it would have been quite cold.

[@mbartra]

I am glad you have enjoyed my city; however, as a meat lover myself, I can tell you that you can find many good places to eat great steaks; it's a matter of investigating a bit more. If you go to a regular market you can find good meats at reasonable prices.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! - Yes, we needed to do a better job of finding some carnicerias in the area instead of just going to the normal grocery store, I think it was called Metro there.

[@renattocoronado3006]

Lima is fine you just have to know when to go there, from december to late march there are sunny days and caribean blue sea, and nights out are longer. But in winter is kinda grey sky 24/7

[@lifetheorycouple]

This is great info! We have to make it back during those months. 😃

[@reytxatan8077]

You missed the "chifa" food which is soo yummy. BTW, jesus maria district is underrated because i never hear about it yet its as beautiful and middle class as barranco. Try visiting there next time. Especially the area around "campo de marte".

[@lifetheorycouple]

We did see Chifa everywhere! And it was recommended to us by a couple of people. Buuuut we don’t really like to eat rice 🫢🙈 We could eat lomo saltado, ceviche and causa everyday though ☺️

[@reytxatan8077]

@@lifetheorycouple peruvian-styled chow mein was the way to go then...if u didnt like rice...i try not eating rice yet sumtimes i cant help hahahaha

[@silviahortencia5487]

Sorry but you missed a lot of great places in Lima. Downtown, museums, Lima is a lot of culture. Nowadays, there are a lot of meat places, specialist on this but theyre not meat prodúcers like Argentina or Uruguay. At menu places just “lomo saltado”, seco de carne, sopas de carne etc. Lima is wonderful for seafood.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Unfortunately we did not have much time off. We work Monday through Friday and we only had two weekends to enjoy ourselves. Lima is really close to my city Bogota and we will potentially go back to visit and see a lot more! When it comes to the meat, we should have clarified that it was difficult for us to find meat in the grocery stores. We like to cook meat at home, but when we went out we definitely had lomo saltado. Thank you for watching and for the comment, very appreciated!

[@rafaelespinoza6093]

is Dallas dry too?

[@lifetheorycouple]

Nope! It’s a subtropical climate and summers are crazy hot and humid 🥵. The temperature barely drops to 85 Fahrenheit June - August. Winters can be dryer with the cold air that come downs from the north. But it’s just dry air, not so desert like such as Lima. It’s just different really.

[@manuyelmundo]

thank you for visiting my country. But Lima is not all of Peru, so visit more cities soon.

[@lifetheorycouple]

We’ve been to Cusco, and some of the nearby towns and we will be realizing our Cusco city review soon! Unfortunately because we work during the week we don’t have much time to explore 🥲 what other cities do you recommend we visit besides Lima and Cusco? ☺️

[@allpawasi7267]

Toda esa gsstrinomia que se dice representa al Peru en realidad son potajes limeños que se puede encontrar ahora en todo el pais. El ceviche es de origen de la costa norte peruana desde el siglo II que se prepara en todo el pais. La gastronomia peruana es mucho mas grande y variada que solo Lima. Potajes de tres regiones y de todos los pisos ecologicos ....la experiencia gastronomica y verdadera peruana es probar de todo el pais mas de sus 600 potajes....

[@lifetheorycouple]

Afortunadamente pudimos visitar Cusco y nos encantó la gastronomía de las montañas también. En general la cocina peruana es una de nuestras favoritas ☺️

[@nancy-c2k4t]

Tocosh is medicinal😂😮 were very conscious of alternative meds😊❤

[@lifetheorycouple]

More for you! Lol 🤣

[@RZMVIDEO1]

Robert Taylor is a legend! I know the guy also.

[@lifetheorycouple]

This comment just made our day. ❤️❤️❤️

[@juanjoserivasgarcia2336]

I dont get why you tried tocosh. You See Tocosh is a very old recipe, we are talking about something before incas, maybe as old as the cebiche (5000 years old), or the Pachamanca (2500 years old) but is not quite clear the reason why the peruvians back in time ate that. Is even probably a medicine, like an ancient antibiotic for the stomach. *EDIT I just checked and the Tocosh is 1000 years old . I dont get why some people sell that to tourist. ¿Maybe just to watch if they ate that? xD I am not kidding, that is something common around the world. For example at china or japan they find really funny to convince the gringo or european tourist to try or eat many things they never ate at their regular lives. And they do it with a very serious expression at their faces, so gringos or europeans leave those places whitout even knowing they were the joke of the day.

[@lifetheorycouple]

We tried it because our tour guide suggested it. She mentioned the medicinal uses and how it could be good for us. We love everything health related and we agreed to try it. It was a funny moment and something that we will forever remember. We tend to be silly and not take ourselves so seriously, that’s why we laugh at the situation. Thank you for watching!

[@adolfobriceno1635]

Yes, you are right. We are very happy people. Tocosh is not something that I would ever try. You guys were brave..........LOL. Did you go to the Larco Museum to see that erotic pottery?

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! We did not make it to the Larco Museum, great suggestion. Next time we’re back we’ll take you out for a tocosh! 😆

[@adolfobriceno1635]

@@lifetheorycouple NO WAY. Not even if you twist and break my arm.........LOL. Not even if you promise to try prairie oysters as well......

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedan venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfruten de la solidaridad, amabilidad, y fraternidad para con la gente que no gusta de la guerra y sus consecuencias, aqui podras difrutar mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por sus vídeos y que ustedes y los suyos esten bien, sean bienvenidos siempre...

[@lifetheorycouple]

Muchísimas gracias! El Perú nos recibió con los brazos abiertos y la energía más bonita. Seguiremos visitando, claro que siiii 💕

[@albertramirez8212]

Lima era antiguas Zonas agrícolas , bañadas por ríos y canales creados por los antiguos pobladores prehispánicos , no es tan cierto que se fundo sobre un desierto.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you! I’m sure years ago the geography and climate was quite different. Today it’s pretty dry, more inward to the city of course.

[@danielllerena7164]

LIMA ES LA SEGUNDA CIUDAD DEL MUNDO QUE SE HA CONSTRUIDO SOBRE UN DESIERTO.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Nice! This is a neat detail. Thank you for sharing!

[@meczm]

Tocosh is like medicine , it’s not something the Peruvians eat at daily basis.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Quite a few people have commented this. It’s quite interesting and in glad we had the experience. There was one guy there who was eating like it’s something has every single day. Lol

[@meczm]

@@lifetheorycouple maybe he really needs it 😂, tocosh is suppose to be a natural antibiotic. I tried once cause I was curious and it smells really bad

[@nancy-c2k4t]

Were poorer than uruguayan and argentinian cannot afford beef much😢 chicken is cheaper

[@lifetheorycouple]

Aww… We figured it was economics. Also, Argentina and Uruguay are very large producers of cattle. Meat there was the cheapest we’ve ever seen.

[@juanvelasquez8401]

Que hablas pendejo argentina tiene más pobres que Perú, es un tema cultural.

[@meczm]

Perú no tiene la geografía para criar ganado a tal escala, esa es la razón creo yo

[@naomi-m2c]

Lima: no value for money... I think.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Thank you for your comment! - What exactly do you mean?

[@idolodeidolos4ever229]

de miraflores a barranco y viceversa, y a lo sumo el centro histórico de eso no salen los foráneos, bien redundante. hay otros lugares iguales o mas interesantes que aquellos.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Estamos de acuerdo contigo! Que otros lugares nos puedes recomendar para cuando volvamos a Lima? Yo, (Widny) me quedé con ganas de ir a Gamarra a comprar ropa ☺️

[@idolodeidolos4ever229]

recomiendo surco, san isidro.

[@oswaldoochoa1177]

Los extranjeros saben valorar a esta gran ciudad hermosa que tiene todo a la mano, solo le falta poco para ser la mas considerada en el mundo tiene todo en minutos, en la misma ciudad hay Sierra o sea Andes, Costa o sea mar, solo le falta la selva pero esta a 1 hora en avión y por tierra a 12 horas y viajar es fabuloso cuando es por tierra

[@lifetheorycouple]

Lima is espectacular! Que bonito paraíso tienen los peruanos. Esperamos que las líneas del tren que están construyendo mejoren la movilidad de la ciudad.

[@afic10]

Between Bogota and Lima, that’s an easy one 😂. You don’t get zombied 🧟 out (Burundanga) by random people in Lima, unlike Bogotá.

[@lifetheorycouple]

Oh man, unfortunately that’s true! 🥲

[@Bogotaeverything]

Burundanga is Medellin’s thing, they’re ahead in the game