Lima Shanty Town Tour: Experience Local Life and Culture in Lima's Crowded Districts
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128 Ratings
Miraflores
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Lima's shanty towns on this unique anthropologist-led tour. Experience daily life, meet friendly locals, challenge preconceptions, and support community development projects.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Villa el Salvador - On this walking tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of a large part of the population of Lima, which lives under a shared community system and in an environment of happiness. At Haku Tours we want you to see “the real Lima”! You will climb the famous yellow stairs and go through narrow and beautiful paths until you reach the tops of the hills and discover impressive views of the city of Villa el Salvador, San Juan, Pamplona, Villa Maria, etc. During the tour we will visit a local nursery and the friendly families of this friendly community who will share their culture, traditions, beliefs and thoughts with you, you should expect a warm welcome and happy smiles (locals love visitors).
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Small group size for a personalized experience
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Exclusive private transportation
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a unique anthropological adventure as you immerse yourself in the routine practices and responsibilities of residents in one of Lima’s most densely populated neighborhoods.
Throughout this journey, you’ll encounter some of the most hospitable individuals from the various neighborhoods we’ll explore. This enlightening expedition overturns usual misconceptions about such economically disadvantaged communities, and simultaneously offers a profound chance to learn about indigenous culture and traditions. What’s more, your participation in this tour supports the community since a significant portion of the proceeds is dedicated to social initiatives that better the lives of the local families. It’s a vivid cultural encounter that will undoubtedly stay with you forever!
- If you are a solo traveler do not hesitate to ask about availability (WhatsApp: +51 947 142 030)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We recommend to wear confortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, take a bottle of water
Location
Av. José Larco 724
Avenida José Larco
Dear client, if you don't want pick up, you can meet us at our office located at Av. Jose Larco 724, Miraflores.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(128 Ratings)
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Onthego25
Feb 3, 2024
Best Tour Ever - We spent two days with Edwin from Haku Tours. The first day we saw the “nicer’ sides of Lima and the second day was the Pyramids and Shanty Town tour. The Shanty town tour was eye opening! Edwin first took us to the market in the Shanty Town and then onto a one room school in the area, run by volunteer mothers. The children performed a Xmas song for us and we performed one for them. The soup kitchen was right next door and we all made some purchases at a little grocery store for additional supplies for the kitchen. Edwin was so informative about life in a Shanty Town and appreciative of our support. Highly recommend this tour!!!!
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Deborah_d
Dec 4, 2023
Hope springs eternal. - Whatever the world gives you, there is still hope. Soup kitchens to electricity, to walls replacing dumps, the madam president does it all.
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Davidsh5222bh
Nov 13, 2023
An Unexpected Highlight Truly Educational - This was one of the most educational tours I have ever taken. It shined a light onto a side of the Peruvian life that not many people are aware of. It provided insight and meaning and was the best way I could have ended my trip. The tour guide and members of the community were friendly, giving, and interested in sharing their stories and learning about mine. Highly recommended.
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Paulomi36
Nov 3, 2023
Great tour with Haku Tours - Wonderful and informative tour
Very good guide
Very professional company
The communication with Haku tours prior to tour was also very easy
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Evelin918
Sep 21, 2023
Great tour! - Wonderful tour! My tourguide was very very nice, friendly, helpful and she was just amazing! A very nice experience!! Absolutely worth it wenn you are in Lima! And you support the local community and projects with the money you pay for the tour
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Valeeef
Sep 16, 2023
Incredible experience - Perfect tour, our guide Aura helped make everything even more exciting. I absolutely recommend
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Dylan_g
Sep 16, 2023
Shanty town life - Cesar my guide was very informative. He gave me a more realistic picture of life in the shanty town. From a kitchen to a classroom to the history of the district.
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Mike
Aug 31, 2023
Great experience - It was an unforgettable day, we learned a lot and met many kind people. Our guide was great, and the service was excellent!
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Linda_d
Jun 2, 2023
Off-the-beaten path experience - Incredible experience to see and experience the non-touristy Lima. Leonardo was a wonderful, knowledgeable, passionate guide. I will never forget some of the people I met on this tour.
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Bobster63
May 8, 2023
Shanty Town Tour - Our tour started in Shanty Town at the fruit and vegetable vendors purchasing healthy treats for the children that we would later meet. The vendors at the fruit/vegetable stands were delightful and happy to see us. Our guide and translator educated us about the fruits and vegetables native to the area, many of which were unfamiliar to us. As we progressed further in Shanty Town, we encountered many children and some parents, all of whom were treated to share the bounty from the food vendors. We were treated to a wonderful interaction with some of the people of Lima, thank you to Haku Tours for providing the opportunity.
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