Peru Guide
Lima
Costa Verde beach area
Down beside the pounding rollers lies the Costa Verde beach area, so named because of vegetation clinging to the steep sandy cliffs. A bumpy road follows the shore from an exclusive yacht club and the Chorrillos fishermen's wharf northwest past both Barranco and Miraflores, almost to the suburb of Magdalena. The sea is cold but the surfers still brave it. The Fisherman's Wharf ($0.30) is always an interesting place for a stroll, surrounded by pelicans and, early in the day, fishermen unloading their catch which is delivered immediately to the neighbouring market. Next to here there are a number of outdoor restaurants which compete vigorously for customers. They are all pretty good and, not surprisingly, have a reputation for serving the freshest ceviche in Lima.