Cycling day trip from Callao to Santiago de Surco

Kick off your ride from Callao, Lima’s bustling port district famed for its rich maritime history and colorful street art. You’ll head southeast out of the port area, threading through local neighborhoods and gradually climbing out of Callao’s seaside lowlands.

About half your route rolls along dedicated cycleways and quiet roads—a rarity in Lima—making for a relaxed ride. You’ll pass a mix of urban landscapes: lively markets, older colonial buildings, and leafy avenues that reveal the city’s patchwork charm. The route is mostly paved, with a solid stretch of asphalt and bits of concrete, though there are a few segments where the path is less clearly marked, so be ready to improvise if needed.

You’ll climb a manageable 160 meters before coasting down toward Santiago de Surco, one of Lima’s greener—and more residential—districts. Known for its parks and modern shopping centers, Surco feels a world away from the port where you started. Grab a coffee or a bite in one of Surco’s sunny plazas to finish off your ride!