Cuesta Serena is a charming boutique hotel nestled in nature, known for its breathtaking view of the Huascarán and the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. This stay is a perfect place for a peaceful retreat as a family or with adventurer friends who will tag along on any hike. This gem of a place seamlessly blends modern comfort, rustic charm, and everything local- from the exquisite food to the alpaca wool blankets placed by the fire for icy nights. 

Pointy black heels, chunky knee-high boots, burgundy cowboy clogs—they have all the shoes you or Carrie Bradshaw have dreamed of. Enya is a Peruvian brand that makes funky and hip shoes, from the sleekest summer sandals to the perfect winter boot for nights out on the town. They take personalized orders, so if you are yearning for a unique new pair or a wardrobe staple, this is who you should reach out to. 

The MALI or the Museo de Arte de Lima is arguably Peru’s most prestigious art museum. Housed in a gorgeous 19th-century building, the MALI showcases over 3,000 years of Peruvian art, from pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles and metallurgy to contemporary works, photography and immersive exhibitions. The museum’s varied collection highlights Peru’s rich cultural history and artistic expression. 

granja-azul-santa-claraThe best place for Pollo a la Brasa, which is literally your typical rotisserie chicken, just better. Everything they offer is immaculate: lettuce haters devour their salad, those allergic to gluten enjoy their bread… and don’t get me started on their home-made mayonnaise. The star of the show is, of course, the chicken. It is hard to promote a chicken, so I will just trust you’ll go - or cross paths with a local that will force you to.