Other than Barranco, another neighboorhood called Miraflores, and a few other select areas, the city felt pretty run-down and dangerous. I was warned by taxi drivers not to wander more than about 5 blocks from the city square if I didn´t want to worry about being mugged. Other areas were pretty similar. In addition, there wasnt a ton to do in the city, from what I could to tell. The nightlife was decent, but nothing that couldn´t be found in other cities.
The city was very cheap though. Hostels were under $10 a night, and a full 3 course meal could be had for about $3-4. On my last night, I decided to "splurge" and go to a really nice italian place. It ended being about $12 for a full dinner including wine and appetizer.
Here are a few more pictures.
Right now I am in Cusco. I´m leaving Monday to do the 4 day hike to Machu Picchu, and then on the 11th I´m flying down to Santiago Chile.
Hey Simon Peru looks amazing! Amy and I are going there starting July to a small town between Cusco and Machu Picchu ... you probably went through the town to get to Machu Picchu! Anyway, it's too bad we'll be getting there after you leave but glad to know you're having a good time!
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Some hostels, but certainly not all, have lockers, or at least a secure lockable drawer.
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