Miraflores & Barranco Bike Tour + Los Pantanos de la Villa Visit

Discover Lima's hippest neighborhoods on this bike tour through Miraflores and Barranco leading to Los Pantanos de la Villa.

Miraflores Bike Tour

We will meet in front of the Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores to begin our adventure. After safety instructions and a brief history of Huaca, we will embark on a 16-kilometer (9.9-mile) journey to Los Pantanos de Villa.

The first stop will be Parque del Amor on the Miraflores boardwalk. Next, we will visit Salazar Park and the Larcomar shopping mall. Then, we head to Barranco, exploring the Bridge of Sighs, an ancient wooden bridge linked to local legends.

We will cycle to Malecón de Chorrillos for views of the fishermen’s pier and the Pacific Ocean. Our final cycling destination is Los Pantanos de Villa, the only protected natural area in Lima. Here, we will spend about 2 hours observing over 210 bird species and other wildlife. The visit includes a guided walking tour and a canoe ride, with binoculars provided for birdwatching.

Before the return journey, we will visit Maravilla Lagoon and then cycle back to Huaca Pucllana, completing our tour in approximately 5 hours.

Requirements

Good physical condition is required, as we will bike a total of 32 km (19.8 mi).