Miraflores in Lima, Peru has the privilege of having a coastal strip of approximately 5 km along which 8 beaches are located. Los Delfines, La Pampilla, Pacifico Sur, Waikiki, Makaha, Redondo, La Estrella and Las Piedritas.
The average annual water temperature is approximately 17 ºC, the beaches are made up of fine boulders (stones).
The Punta Roquitas and Makaha beaches are preferred by fans of surfboards, surfing and body boarding, among other water sports.
Waikiki Beach and Redondo Beach are the most traditional and preferred by swimmers. It is also frequently visited all year round by fans of fishing and sailing sports.
Access to these beaches is through three traditional routes: San Isidro, located on the border with the district of that name; the traditional Bajada Balta, in the center; and to the south the imposing Quebrada de Armendáriz, which leads to the “Costa Verde” highway, from where it is also possible to admire the beautiful cliffs of the coastal strip of the district.
The cliffs that face the sea have been greened, applying a drip irrigation system, it has been possible to green slopes that were almost impossible to cultivate, this has managed to enhance the beauty of the landscape.
To admire the Miraflores coastline, there are boardwalks and natural viewpoints, from these places you can appreciate the sunsets and the majesty and calm of the ocean.