There is great running in this area, both on the water and above it. The boardwalk, or Malecón, along the coastline in Lima’s Miraflores Barranco areas, is one of the most popular spots for running in the city. It’s not so much a “boardwalk” as it is a wide concrete sidewalk, but it’s a great place to exercise that includes nice city parks, continuous water views to the west, and towering coastal cliffs to the east. The parks along the cliffs flow into one another (Parque del Armor, Parque Salazar, Parque Raimondi are just a few) for several miles. Most runners stick to the “central” part of the neighborhood between Parque del Amor and Larcomar, but you can continue south on the walkway all the way to the Herradura vista — about 5.5 miles one way. These parks are full of activities such as walking paths, bike paths, skate parks, dog runs, tennis/football/volleyball courts, fitness equipment, restaurants/cafes.
Courtesy: Jennifer Bepko
To the north, more walkways continue through Costa Verde along Av. Costanera. This long section almost constitutes a separate route.
If you tire of the Malecónes, a dirt path parallels the freeway along the cliffs, following more or less the same trajectory. This path also offers opportunities to divert onto the beach, though not all sections of the sand are ideal for running.
For a nice diversion, enjoy the bohemian streets of the Barranco neighborhood.
There is great running in this area, both on the water and above it. The boardwalk, or Malecón, along the coastline in Lima’s Miraflores Barranco areas, is one of the most popular spots for running in the city. It’s not so much a “boardwalk” as it is a wide concrete sidewalk, but it’s a great place to exercise that includes nice city parks, continuous water views to the west, and towering coastal cliffs to the east. The parks along the cliffs flow into one another (Parque del Armor, Parque Salazar, Parque Raimondi are just a few) for several miles. Most runners stick to the “central” part of the neighborhood between Parque del Amor and Larcomar, but you can continue south on the walkway all the way to the Herradura vista — about 5.5 miles one way. These parks are full of activities such as walking paths, bike paths, skate parks, dog runs, tennis/football/volleyball courts, fitness equipment, restaurants/cafes.
Courtesy: Jennifer Bepko
To the north, more walkways continue through Costa Verde along Av. Costanera. This long section almost constitutes a separate route.
If you tire of the Malecónes, a dirt path parallels the freeway along the cliffs, following more or less the same trajectory. This path also offers opportunities to divert onto the beach, though not all sections of the sand are ideal for running.
For a nice diversion, enjoy the bohemian streets of the Barranco neighborhood.
This popular loop around Peru’s military headquarters in the southwest part of Lima runs through nicely manicured gardens and parks. An added bonus: exercise equipment.
A .5 mile corridor runs the length of this safe and scenic park in the San Isidro neighborhood. Do a few laps or add on nearby sidewalks and bike paths.
Fun runs abound in La Molina neighborhood — trail runners love ascending the area’s tough hills, while pavement pounders can run a mile on the Ruta Raul Ferrero path.
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