Lima - China Town

(Local Name: Barrio Chino) Southeast of the Plaza de Armas, near the Central Market, is the start of China Town or Barrio Chino as it is called. It is easily recognizable by the Chinese Arch over the entrance. Lima's China Town is primarily known for its Chinese-Peruvian cuisine, which is famed for being the best in Lima. The area also has a few temples and interesting stores if you have some extra time. For visitors spending the day sightseeing in central Lima, this is a great area to stop for lunch, but probably doesn't warrant a great deal of time for touring around. The main street in China Town is Capón.