I have to so many amazing places in my life, I tend to forget some of them.
I wanted to share another post on how affordable and amazing Peru can be as an option to visit to get a bigger bang for your dollar The country is impoverished, but the affluent Mira Flores district is amazing.
I visited Lima, Peru three times on my Volaris all-you-can-fly pass as it costs less than $100 each way on standby. The first time, I did not know the area, so I stayed in the city and commuted to Mira Flores on the local bus. I say this everywhere I go but this traffic was insane.
The second and third time, I stayed on the same Airbnb on the cliffside oceanfront.
Mira Flores has something for everyone and all ages. It is a great place to stay active, and you can see people walking, running, biking, and rollerblading. There is tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and even BMX track.
Flight: I used my Volaris all-you-can-fly pass from Los Angeles, which stopped in Guatemala City and San Jose, Costa Rica. I have also flown from Mexico City directly to Lima. The pass goes by miles, so the total miles were under USD 100.
Accommodations: I loved my oceanside Airbnb for $20 USD, which is less than $500 a month with the monthly discount, and the hosts are amazing. You can find it by clicking the link, keeping in mind that it is a single bed and shared bathroom.
The best local beer and meal: I loved the ceviche and a dark Cusquena. There are also North American restaurants like Chili’s and Fridays, with meals half price if you need a comfort meal.
Would I return? YES – Mira Flores is almost perfect! There are tons of activities, the comforts of home at less than half the price, and the cost of living is incredible. Miles of scenic walking, biking, and running paths along the ocean and super friendly locals.
My weekly laundry washed, dried, and folded is a few dollars.
