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Viewpoint · Lima, Lima Metropolitana
Malecón de Miraflores
A walk along the parks atop the Miraflores cliffs, with a bike path, views of the Pacific and the Costa Verde, Parque del Amor with the sculpture El Beso, and the Larcomar shopping center carved into the cliff.
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About Malecón de Miraflores
The Malecón is the succession of parks that runs along the edge of the Miraflores cliffs, about 70 meters above the sea. It's several kilometers of promenade and bike path, with lawns, benches and viewpoints over the Pacific and the Costa Verde, the seafront avenue below. From there you can see the rocky beaches, the surfers and, on clear days, the island of San Lorenzo to the north.
The most visited section is Parque del Amor, opened in 1993, with the sculpture El Beso by Víctor Delfín, of a couple lying down kissing. The surrounding walls are covered in colorful mosaics with love phrases, inspired by Park Güell in Barcelona. Nearby, Parque Raimondi is the spot from which paragliders often launch to fly over the coast.
A little to the south, the Larcomar shopping center was built into the cliff face itself, with shops and restaurants on terraces facing the sea. On the other side, heading north, the Malecón reaches the La Marina lighthouse and continues toward San Isidro.
The Malecón is used by residents of Lima for running, cycling and walking their dogs, early in the morning and at sunset. Bikes can be rented at points in the neighborhood and you can follow the bike path to Barranco.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Allow 1 to 2 hours to walk from Parque del Amor to Larcomar or to the La Marina lighthouse.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the sunset over the Pacific, which is usually visible from December to April. From June to October the sky is generally overcast, but the walk remains pleasant. Paragliders take off when the wind allows.
How to get there
It is in Miraflores, a 10-minute walk from Parque Kennedy via avenida Larco or avenida Diagonal. From Barranco it's about 2 km along the bike lane or along the boardwalk.
Tip
Walk from Parque del Amor to Larcomar and follow the bike lane to Barranco, if you still have the energy. To see the paragliders, go to Parque Raimondi in the early afternoon.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Malecón de Miraflores
What is the Parque del Amor?
It is the stretch of the Malecón with the sculpture El Beso by Víctor Delfín, and mosaic walls with love phrases. It was inaugurated in 1993 and is one of Lima's most visited viewpoints.
Can you paraglide at the Malecón?
Yes. Tandem flights with an instructor usually take off from Parque Raimondi when the wind allows. The operation depends on the weather: check on the day.
Can you go down to the beach?
Yes, via stairs and walkways that descend from the cliff to the Costa Verde. The beaches are rocky and the water is cold year-round.