Lima: Green Coast Bike Tour, El Morro Hill & Jesus Statue

Summary

Miraflores to Barranco by bike, art murals, sea air and El Morro climb

You’ll ride from Miraflores to Barranco with a small group, pausing for coffee or gelato before climbing El Morro Hill for sweeping city views beside Lima’s Jesus statue. Expect honest stories from your local guide and plenty of time to soak up murals, ocean air, and those little moments that stick with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the salty wind off the Pacific as we coasted out of Miraflores — bikes rattling a little on the pavement, that early Lima light making everything feel kind of washed out but alive. Our guide, Martín (he’s Peruvian but joked he’s “from everywhere” because his accent slips), waved us down at a mural near Kennedy Park. He told us it was painted by someone from Venezuela — there’s a lot of that here, stories layered on walls. I tried to take a picture but honestly my hands were still figuring out the brakes.

We zigzagged through Miraflores toward the cliffs. The city noise faded into sea spray and gulls. Biking along the Green Coast is way more dramatic than I expected; you get these sudden drops where you can see surfers like tiny dots below. At one point Martín pointed out Marcahuasi (not the one in the Andes — this is just a local spot named after it), and then we stopped for coffee in Barranco. It smelled like sweet bread and strong espresso. Someone handed me a gelato sample (I dropped half of it on my shirt — classic). We wandered past the Bridge of Sighs; couples were taking selfies and an old man was playing guitar under some bougainvillea.

The climb up El Morro Hill was… well, let’s say I felt every empanada I’d eaten that week. But when we reached the Jesus statue at the top — not as big as Rio’s but somehow more personal — there was this hush over Lima below us. Just wind and distant horns. Martín told us about how locals come up here to think or just escape the city for a bit. I still think about that view sometimes when I hear traffic back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bike tour of Lima highlights

• Visit bike shop in Miraflores
• Bike along Miraflores cliffs
• Pass Kennedy Park
• See Bridge of Sighs and murals
• Pass Barranco beach
• Visit Statue of Jesus

Top questions

How long is the bike tour from Miraflores to El Morro Hill?

The tour covers several neighborhoods including Miraflores and Barranco, ending at El Morro Hill with stops along the way.

Is hotel pickup included in this Lima bike tour?

No hotel pickup; you meet at the bike shop near Kennedy Park in Miraflores.

What should I bring for biking the Green Coast in Lima?

Bring your own water bottle for refills; comfortable clothes are best since you’ll be active and may need to carry your bike briefly.

Are refreshments included during the tour?

Yes, you’ll get coffee or gelato as part of your day trip experience.

How many people are in each group?

No more than 8 people per group on this Lima bike tour.

Is this tour suitable for beginners or people with health issues?

You need moderate fitness; not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What attractions do we visit on this day trip from Miraflores?

You’ll see Kennedy Park, Marcahuasi (local version), Bridge of Sighs, Barranco beach, El Morro Hill, and the Jesus statue.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a quality Specialized bicycle, water refill if you bring your own bottle, photos and video taken by your guide along the route, plus either coffee or gelato during a break in Barranco before heading up El Morro Hill together with your small group.