Larcomar is no ordinary shopping centre this boutique building sits atop a mossy cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its extraordinary design won it an award from the International Council of Shopping Centres. While you enjoy the view, browse over 160 stores ranging from high-class boutiques to vendors for Peruvian trinkets. Its upmarket theme ties in with the wealthy Miraflores district. Among stores, spend a day at Larcomar's cinema, theatre, gallery or bowling arena.
When you arrive, marvel at the panoramic vistas of the Pacific from the mall windows. This unobstructed view of the ocean creates a unique sensation of weightlessness. Spot mountains and small coastal settlements in the distance. This view is particularly spectacular in the evenings, when palettes of refracted light transform the sky.
An outdoor plaza is a great place to smell the fresh sea air. Enjoy small touches of nature with flower displays amongst the crisp architectural designs. A nearby arcade offers entertaining games and prizes for winners. Take a seat at a cafe and relax with a coffee.
Find a number of fine dining options and cocktail bars where romantic couples mingle. A disco sets the mall nightlife ablaze. Accommodation options in the mall are very classy, if you have the money to spend.
Take an afternoon to enjoy a movie or watch a play in the mall theatre. The kids will love a round at the bowling lanes.
The mall is always open, though shops, attractions and events will all have individual opening hours. Restaurants usually open at around midday. Travellers may be offered a discount if you present your passport.
Find Larcomar in the Miraflores district, along its cliff-lined coast. This mall is a 11.3-kilometre (7-mile) trip from Lima's centre. This journey can be completed by bus or taxi in 20 minutes. Explore the Miraflores area to find a selection of glamorous boutiques, fine dining options and high-class hotels.
