Lima Shanty Town Tour: Experience Local Life and Culture in Lima's Crowded Districts

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: 24 hours
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 go up the famous yellow stairs and go through narrow paths until…
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…

Location
Av. José Larco 724
Avenida José Larco
Dear client, if you don't need 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.

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Sarahwx117hm
Jan 12, 2025
Excellent from start to finish! - I went on the Shanty Town tour and my guide was JJ. From start to finish the excursion could not have been better. The agents were very quick with responses to questions and the pick up was prompt and we had five people on the tour. JJ was informative and spoke excellent English. We had an opportunity to learn about the community and meet a few of its residents and had an impromptu soccer game with some of the local children which was fun for all. I would highly recommend this tour and JJ as your guide. I could not have been any happier.
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Selena_r
Dec 31, 2024
Very educational - Our tour guide JJ was very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with! Gained so much information about how people live in Peru.
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K2365qudaniellea
Dec 13, 2024
A very special experience - This was such a special experience. I feel incredibly honored to have met the beautiful people of Villa El Salvador in Lima. Cesar was a fantastic host, facilitating meaningful discussions and connections with members in the community. Everyone knew him and it was evident that there was mutual respect. This is important in ensuring a positive presence in the community. I was inspired by Tuanama's strong will, moved by the vegetable man's smile and pride in his produce, and absolutely loved engaging with the young girls in the market place. This experience is enriching, informative, and allows for deep reflection and introspection. It makes you realize how similar and interconnected we all are. How despite our backgrounds, we all have a dream- One that may be reached independently but is much better achieved when shared with others. Cirilo was also a great driver. He got us to our destination safely and on time. I would 100% recommend this experience.
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Daytrip45912930064
Dec 2, 2024
Great & interesting tour - We had a great & informative tour with Leonardo. We were initially unsure if we wanted to support such a tour, but we were warmly welcomed by Tuanama and learned a lot about Villa El Salvador.
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U2782jnlynnb
Oct 21, 2024
This is a unique and cultural experience you'll always remember - I would like to thank JJ again for the great afternoon we spent together. We did the Shanty Town tour with JJ. It was something so special that we will never forget. We would do the tour again and again! kind regards from Lynn and Carlos☺️
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Helenama6495um
Oct 18, 2024
A life experience so that the unfair is not indifferent to us - For those of us who like to know the reality of cities to know that there is much to do and that there are leaders who fulfill the missions that many rulers do not execute .. we know that all is not lost
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Dave_s
Oct 17, 2024
Excellent cultural experience of the real Lima - Amadeo was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and very caring for the people and culture. We chose to do this tour instead of the normal tourist stuff and we were not disappointed. I think everyone coming to Lima should do this tour. It is humbling in so many ways to see how the lowest income people survive in Lima. But also amazing to see how they pull together as a community to thrive and survive.
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Kywanac2024
Aug 11, 2024
Best Community Tour - We had a great time tasting fruits and visiting the locals and meeting with the leader. We had the opportunity to immersed ourselves in the community. Cesar was the best tour guide. He did well informing us on the history of Peru and having a special surprise for my bday. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to meet the locals and shop at a local market.
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Daniel_b
Jul 31, 2024
Highly recommended trip to world unknown to tourists. - Visits to Soup kitchen, market, school, actually speaking with a number of people. The guides were outstanding. The views were beautiful. A probing look into a world tourists don’t see. (As a matter of fact, my guess is most middle income Peruvians don’t either.) A very brave and determined volunteer at the soup kitchen.
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Charissat2019
Jul 29, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - Cesar our tour guide & Julio our driver were fantastic! Cesar has such a bubbly personality and a wealth of knowledge. The two of them made our tour outstanding! I highly recommend this tour.
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