Lima used to be known for its devilish traffic, pollution, dirt, insecurity and chaos. By 2019, the Peruvian capital received more than 4.5 million tourists.
The key to this change in Lima can be found in its gastronomy. Central, along with Maido, a true “Mecca” of Nikkei food (fusion of Peruvian or Japanese cuisines), were ranked in the top 5 in the world. Added to the explosion of restaurants is the city's street cuisine, both in markets and popular venues.