55Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
Peru
Lima
56/100Doable with Planning📊 Medium confidence
Lima balances colonial history with modern districts — Miraflores is excellent, but historic center presents challenges.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Compact strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Generally manageable
- •Compact stroller recommended
Watch Out For
⚠️Lima Centro
📋 The Bottom Line
Lima showcases Peru's contrasts with colonial Lima Centro alongside modern districts like Miraflores and San Isidro. The coastal cliffs provide stunning Pacific views but create elevation changes. Miraflores and Barranco are largely flat and very accessible, while Lima Centro has more challenging colonial-era infrastructure. Peruvian culture is warm toward families, though more reserved than some Latin neighbors. The food scene is world-renowned and increasingly family-friendly. Coastal fog (garúa) creates unique weather patterns.
Quick Facts
Overall Score56/100
Best StrollerCompact
Biggest ChallengeLima Centro
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Compact stroller works well in modern districts
- 🎒Rugged wheels helpful for varied terrain
- 🎒Light layers for coastal climate (rarely hot or cold)
- 🎒Fog protection in winter months (garúa season)
Score Breakdown
Terrain20%
6/10Slopes20%
5/10Transit12%
5/10Elevators12%
5/10Facilities12%
6/10Crowding12%
5/10Friendliness12%
8/10Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Miraflores - modern, flat, perfect for strollers and families
- •San Isidro - upscale, wide streets, excellent restaurants
- •Malecón coastal walkway - flat clifftop promenade, stunning views
- •Modern shopping centers - Larcomar, fully accessible
- •Barranco main area - bohemian, mostly flat, cultural
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Lima Centro - colonial narrow streets, some cobblestones
- •Traditional markets - overwhelming crowds, narrow aisles
- •Cliff access to beaches - steep stairs, challenging
- •Some public transport - limited accessibility
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Lima Centro historic areas - colonial cobblestones, narrow streets
- •Traditional markets - Mercado Central, extremely crowded
- •Barranco stairs to beach - steep cliff access
- •Some areas between districts - elevation changes
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Lima Centro with lightweight stroller (colonial infrastructure)
- ✕Traditional markets with stroller (impossible navigation)
- ✕Cliff beach access expecting easy stairs
- ✕Not exploring Miraflores (it's excellent for families)
- ✕Missing Lima's incredible food scene (world-class, family restaurants)
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Miraflores waterfront - flat, safe, perfect family strolling
- ★Larcomar shopping center - clifftop mall, ocean views, accessible
- ★Barranco arts district - cultural, mostly flat, family-friendly
- ★Traditional Peruvian restaurants - incredible food, welcoming
- ★Parque Kennedy - central Miraflores, playground, cat sanctuary
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