Love Park: Lima Travel Guide (4.5★)

A kiss on the cliff edge

At the centre of the lawn, two enormous figures lie locked in an embrace. This is El Beso (The Kiss), Víctor Delfín’s sculpture of himself and his wife. Its rough, rust-red bulk faces inland, and the drop to the Pacific is right behind it.

The park opened on Valentine’s Day 1993. It sits on the Malecón Cisneros, part of the clifftop walkway that runs along Miraflores high above the Costa Verde highway and the grey-pebble beaches.

Low walls and benches curve around the sculpture, covered in broken-tile mosaic in the style of Gaudí’s Park Güell. Look closely and you’ll find lines about love set into the tiles. Flowerbeds and a snack stand complete the scene. You’ll see most of it in 30–45 minutes.

Reaching the Malecón

The address is Malecón Cisneros, Miraflores. Most visitors walk:

• From Parque Kennedy: head toward the ocean through Miraflores. It takes roughly 15 minutes on foot.
• From Larcomar: walk north along the clifftop malecón, past manicured lawns and joggers.
• By public transport: the Metropolitano bus runs down the Vía Expresa, with stops such as Ricardo Palma and Benavides. Walk west from there.
• By taxi: ride-hailing apps work well in Miraflores. Ask for “Parque del Amor”.

Combine it with the malecón walk. Parque Raimondi, where tandem paragliders launch, is nearby, and on a good afternoon gliders drift past at eye level.

Timing the light and the crowds

The gates currently open 6:00am–11:00pm every day of this week. Hours for city parks can change with the season, so check the Miraflores municipality’s site for this month’s times.

The best hours are early. From 7am–10am on weekdays and 7am–9am on weekends, you can photograph the sculpture without strangers in the frame.

Avoid weekends from 2pm–11pm. That’s the busiest stretch, with families, couples and tour groups circling El Beso and lining the mosaic benches.

Sunset over the Pacific draws the evening crowd. From June to September the coastal fog called garúa often keeps the sky white. December to April usually brings clearer late-afternoon light.

Sharing the benches

Love Park is one of Lima’s most visited spots, so expect company. A little etiquette helps:

• Take turns at the sculpture. People queue informally for photos. Step aside once you’ve had your shot, and don’t climb on the figures.
• Bring small soles notes. The snack stand and vendors on the malecón are easiest to pay in cash, even though cards are widely accepted across Miraflores.
• Respect the railings. The cliff edge is real, and the barriers are there for a reason.
• Book paragliding at the launch site. Tandem operators set up beside the malecón when the wind allows, so ask there rather than through a street tout.
• Keep your phone close. Crowded weekend afternoons are when distraction makes you an easy target.

Afterwards, many people stroll south to Larcomar, the shopping centre built into the cliff, for food with a view. Or head inland to Parque Kennedy for cafés.