Malecon de Miraflores

The clifftop boardwalk that runs the length of Miraflores, with the Pacific below.

  • Address: Malecon de la Reserva / Malecon Cisneros, Miraflores
  • District: Miraflores
  • Category: boardwalk and viewpoint

The Malecon is the defining feature of Miraflores: a paved path running along the top of the coastal cliffs for several kilometers, landscaped with parks, lookout points and public art the entire way. It's where most of the district's hotels sit, where paragliders launch and land (weather permitting), and where locals run, cycle and walk dogs from early morning to well after dark. There's no single starting point -- it runs past Larcomar, Parque del Amor, and a string of smaller parks -- so the natural way to experience it is simply to walk a stretch of it, in either direction, at golden hour.

Highlights

  • Tandem paragliding launch points, with flights over the ocean and coastline
  • A continuous string of clifftop parks and public art
  • Runners' and cyclists' path the entire length of the district
  • Some of the best sunset views in Lima, unobstructed by buildings

Ideal for

  • an evening walk or run
  • paragliding over the coast
  • photography at golden hour

Practical information

Hours
Open 24/7 as a public boardwalk
Price
Free to walk; tandem paragliding runs roughly $60-80 per flight, weather-dependent
Tips
Paragliding depends on wind conditions and doesn't run every day -- ask at one of the launch points (near Parque del Amor) in the morning if you want to fly that afternoon.

Frequently asked questions

Is walking the Malecon free?

Yes, the boardwalk is a public path open 24/7 at no cost. The only paid activity along it is tandem paragliding, which runs a per-flight fee, weather permitting.

What's the best time to walk the Malecon?

Golden hour, in the couple of hours before sunset, gives the best light and the busiest, most atmospheric stretch of the boardwalk with runners, cyclists, and paragliders overhead.

How long is the Malecon, and how much should I walk?

It runs for several kilometers along the Miraflores cliffs, so there's no need to cover it all -- a 20-40 minute stretch in either direction, passing Larcomar and Parque del Amor, gives a good sense of it.

Can I go paragliding along the Malecon?

Yes, tandem flights over the coast launch from points near Parque del Amor. Flights depend on wind conditions and don't run every day, so it's worth checking with a launch point operator in the morning if you want to fly that afternoon.

Is the Malecon wheelchair or stroller friendly?

The main paved path is flat and well-maintained, making it comfortable for strollers and generally accessible; just note that some smaller side paths and viewpoints have uneven landscaping.

What attractions sit along the Malecon?

Larcomar and Parque del Amor are both directly on the boardwalk, along with a continuous string of smaller clifftop parks and public art the entire length of the district.