It's a 6-7 blocks distance (700 meter) from the hotel going straight. It will be an undeserved advise to not suggested to walk towards the sea by the Malecon Balta (going NorthWest from the hotel stead) which is only 300 meters away from your hotel going North from there. You will thanks me. Another thing i should remark is that close by to your hotel is the most popular seafood restaurant around, called "Punto Azul"(Blue Dot) which is 300 meters (three blocks) going South East (corner of San Martin Street and Alcanfores Street). It's my favorite for the three best reasons one can put together when looking for food: It's great Peruvian food, it's cheap, and they serve big portions on every dish (mostly seafood dishes is served there). Miraflores is surrender by amazing reputed restaurants which you can translate in small pretty expensive portions. Punto Azul offers all the typical dishes without the high sophistication, which I can live without for sure. But be aware that there are long lines of people waiting even on the street (yep, that good they are). Reservations are rarely, perhaps allowed on the slow unusual random hours. So go not at the lunch hours on working days and you will be OK. On weekends all bets are off and it's a matter of luck! Being so close, make a call to check "the waters", that would be wise. Enjoy your visit to "my country; yes, it's is mine!" (Breveheart' movie line that belongs to me way before the movie was done) :)

Hi Sara I stayed at casa Bella Mira Flores. I went through Expedia. there were travelers from all over. they exchanged ideas on travel. Breakfast was good. there was lots of lovely art on the walls. it had a No My atmosphere. I hired a private guide and he customized a tour for me. He was English speaking. he made my trip the best day ever. his name is Oliver Stannman. he is a photographer and writer. and all around the best guide I have ever had.

You are from Seattle. I live in Seattle and I'm Peruvian living decades in Lima. With that in mind, be sure when I'm saying that the capital of Peru isn't like Miami's touristic waterfront (if that is what do you mean). When you say Lima, you are talking about the biggest city in Peru. If you mean Lima Square, called "El Centro de Lima", I suggested you to pay a tour visit to this area but stay in other districts. Miraflores and Barranco districts will serve you well but if you are on a budget, said so to suggest other places. You might need to clarify what "the real Lima" means to you to guided you better. Count with a trusted local to avoid the murky waters of certain parts of Lima Square is a must if that is what you are attempting. I'm an adventures person being everywhere in Lima long ago on my young years. Now, I won't do it without the right backup. So, you let me know what are you after to try to help you!