Barrio Chino (Chinatown), Lima, Peru

Visit duration: 1 hour Editorial visit time estimate

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Barrio Chino (Chinatown)

Barrio Chino is Lima's Chinatown, a landmark area of the historic centre in Barrios Altos. It covers mainly the first block of Jirón Ucayali and some blocks of Jirón Paruro, and locals also call it Calle Capón. The quarter grew from the large arrival of Chinese immigrants from Canton, Sichuan and other parts of China in the mid-19th century, who came to fill labour shortages on coastal estates. Today it is a commercial, food and financial area, with dozens of chifa restaurants.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

Common questions

What is a chifa?

A small sit-down restaurant, usually Chinese-run, serving the Peruvian take on Chinese cuisine.

Where it is

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Nearby

Within 3 min on foot

45 min
1 min walk
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- Notable
- Market
45 min
3 min walk
Royal Hospital of Saint Andrew
- High · Heritage site
- Historic site
45 min
3 min walk
Central Market of Lima
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