Canvas in Pardo
IMPORTANT INFO
WIFI (High-speed fiber optic)
Network: FISHBOSS
Passsword: Fishbossisthebest
HOUSE RULES
Treat the apartment as if it was your own.
Pictures of the travel documents are required for all guests before check-in.
No visitors are allowed. Only guests who have been previously registered at check-in.
No parties or gatherings are allowed.
Please don’t throw toilet paper, wet towels or other items in toilets. use the bins in the bathrooms.
No smoking or vaping is allowed in the building, inside the apartment, or on the balcony. Subject to fines & cleaning fees.
Delivery drivers are not allowed to enter the building. Guests must receive delivery orders at the entrance of the building.
Garbage and recyclables must be brought down to the garbage room by the garage’s gate and put away in the respective bins.
No luggage storage is available on the building before check-in or after check-out.
HOW TO ACCESS THE APARTMENT
The apartment has a smart lock that can be unlocked with a code. To unlock it, you must wake up the display, enter your code, and then “#”. See a quick video on how to use the smart lock here.
To apply the deadbolt locks, turn the handle upwards. If you make mistakes and it gives you a warning, wait 60 seconds and try again.
You will be provided with a 4-digit code the day before your arrival.
The building reception does not have codes, keys, or access to the apartment.
If you have problems, contact me via the Airbnb chat or WhatsApp.
HOT WATER
The apartment has a general electric water heater. You should get hot water in all fixtures, just turn the handles to the left for hot water. It may take a few minutes for the hot water to reach the faucet/shower.
The water heater needs water pressure to turn on.
When showering, turn the handle all the way to the left. if the water is too hot for your preference, turn the handle a little to the right, but not too much, wait and check. If the water turns cold, you go too far and the heater is turned off. If this happens, turn the handle to the left again and wait.
COFFEE AND TEA
COFFEE
There is a regular coffee maker in the apartment. There may be some coffee on the kitchen cabinet, feel free to use what you find. You can get coffee a few blocks away here:
Cafe molido: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VYcdtpTRE98B13698
Ask them to grind the coffee for regular coffee.
TEA
There is a water boiler on the counter or in one of the cabinets There are also various teas in a tea box or cabinets. Feel free to use what you find.
COOKING
The kitchen has the following things you can use:
Refrigerator
Gas stove.
Microwave.
Toaster.
Pressure cooker.
Blender.
Toaster.
A pan and pots for the basic stuff.
These are all that I have needed since you really should be out enjoying the food spots in the area. 🙂
If you use any of these items, please leave them clean without food residue.
IN-HOME ENTERTAINMENT
TVs
There are two large screens TVs. One is in the living room and one is in the main room. I have Amazon Video and Netflix on it, but you can log in using your service of choice. Remember to log out when you leave.
MUSIC
There is a Bluetooth speaker in the living room. You can also connect it to your phone via Bluetooth. You can disconnect the speaker and move it around.
OFFICE
There is a monitor, Bluetooth keyboard, and mouse you can use while you stay.
Keyboard: The On switch is on the left side. To connect, press and hold one of the 3 buttons above the numbers 1,2 or 3, to put it on pair mode.
Mouse: The On switch is on the back. Press and hold the button next to it to put it on pair mode.
Monitor: There is an HDMI cable to use. There are other cables with different connectors if your laptop doesn’t have HDMI.
If you use the mouse and keyboard, please turn them off before you leave to save the battery life.
AC / DEHUMIDIFIERS / HEATER / FANS
SPLIT AC IN DINING-LIVING ROOM
There is a remote on the counter or table to control the unit. It can run in cold (AC), dehumidifier, or on fan mode
DEHUMIDIFIERS
Miraflores can get very humid. The main AC unit has a DRY setting. It will help with it. There are also a couple of dehumidifiers in the rooms.
PORTABLE HEATERS
There are 2 portable heaters in closets.
If you run the air conditioner or heater, the patio door must be closed, otherwise hot air from the unit will enter the apartment and create condensation.
Please turn off appliances before checking out.
GARBAGE & RECICLYING
Garbage and recyclables go to the garbage room, located in the garage by the gate. 1 on the elevator. To the right when leaving the elevator.
You can find garbage bags in the kitchen, under the sink, or in the drawers.
Building personnel come to pick up garbage/recyclables every day around 5 PM.
PARKING
There is a parking space that can be used. It is located on the G4 level. Space # 41. If you are coming with a car, let me know so I can let the building know. I have a garage door opener, located in one of the kitchen drawers.
If you use the garage remote, please place it back in a drawer before leaving.
LAUNDRY
There is a laundry area inside the apartment with all you need to do laundry. There is a clothe’s hanger on one of the walls, clothes dry up quickly.
If you want dry cleaning, there are a couple of places in the area.
You can not hang clothes on the balcony or windows. The building will issue a fine.
You can use the liquid soap left behind. If it runs out, the washer uses High Efficiency liquid detergent. The best place to get it is the Mass market around the corner of the building.
SUPERMARKET Y GROCERIES
SMALL MARKETS
A Mass market around the corner would have most of the stuff you will need. They do not take Mastercard, only Visa or other local cards. There are other small markets around as well.
Mass Market
https://maps.app.goo.gl/h62NUUcsKtz1n26S7
LARGER SUPERMARKET
Metro supermarket is open 24 hours a few blocks away.
https://goo.gl/maps/Wbph7P1BkGwEyjfS8
EATING OUT
BUDGET-FRIENDLY
There are a few places with a lunch “menu” within a couple of blocks, budget-friendly for a quick lunch, with often homemade-style meals. They usually serve something to drink, an entry, and a main dish for around 13-20 soles. ($3.50 – $4.50).
Recavarren : pretty close place crossing the street
Rosa Toro Restaurant: small family owned restaurant. Have decent inexpensive. Lunch time only. Around the corner.
Rollitos: a couple of blocks away. Good variety of meals. Lunch time only.
GREAT PLACES
From not-so-cheap to kind-of-expensive range:
Panchita: Best “comida criolla”.
https://goo.gl/maps/ST2ZZaXmeHWi7pcWA
Palachinke
Best pancakes. Try the chirimoya one.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2erbCQWYBwHbdjz6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Costanero 700 : Japanese restaurant.
https://goo.gl/maps/GGsACqYHbSKPuwiz8
Primos Chicken Bar: This one is in san isidro. A bit far, but the best chicken place.
https://goo.gl/maps/aXVrQCKgU7ZBE9A19
Amancaya: Hidden restaurant. great seafood.
https://goo.gl/maps/2xV1sM2TmrSeik9W8
Genki: Seafood and local style food with a nikkei touch.
https://goo.gl/maps/NWa6XeoGaiuZueXo7
Eddo sushi bar: Best makis / rolls
https://goo.gl/maps/FJ896V8KvfNABef1A
La Lucha Sangucheria: Best sandwiches.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ENSbnjQqgRFJehP5A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Mercado 28: Good variety of stands. Go early, it gets crowded.
https://goo.gl/maps/H2umUcRgju3xL4nv7
WORLD’S 50 BEST
If you are a foodie, there are 4 “of the world’s 50 best” restaurants within a 10-15 min. ride. Reserve ASAP if you plan to go. Some credit cards with concierge service can help get a reservation. These are expensive!
Central: The #1 in 2023. A dining experience. Plan for a few hours.
https://goo.gl/maps/wKQCp3mqanxhZ8mt8
Maido: #6. Japanese Peruvian Nikkei cuisine.
https://goo.gl/maps/fPkdCgGxnitCuxzU8
Kjolle: #28. Try “la experiencia de los 8 pasos”. Will run around 700 soles.
https://goo.gl/maps/ZYoxiyY9T31q5jhDA
Mayta: #46. Try a “Humo punch” drink and the “cuy frito” 🙂
https://goo.gl/maps/Y4UvqH4L7FJSg1Cv8al
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
If you don’t have plans set, these are some of the things you could do while in Lima:
1. Hang around Kennedy Park, there are a lot of eating and drinking spots. Calle Berlin has a lot of bars and restaurants open late.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VaYzJM5rxWXsUwDC9
2. Visit Larcomar, an open-air mall on a cliff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Just 6 blocks from the apartment and follow the Miraflores Boardwalk for a picturesque view of parks and the ocean. I recommend a walk from Larcomar all the way to the lighthouse.
https://goo.gl/maps/vBgFZ1HxyFmWuLUr8
3. Visit Barranco’s “Puente de los suspiros” (bridge of sights). Barranco is considered the artsy and bohemian district. There are really cool murals to see in the area. Legend says that if you cross the bridge holding your breath, your love wish will come true. 🙂
https://goo.gl/maps/r4QDnsGDyThyaRfR8
4. Visit the “Circuito Mágico Del Agua” (Magic water circuit). A park with a series of illuminated fountains. These are pretty cool displays. Recommended to go around dusk.
https://goo.gl/maps/GMDkhsSEiw3gdGqk8
5. Enjoy Peruvian food. There are so many places to go, some mentioned above. Peruvian “Comida criolla” is the best.
6. Visit the “Monasterio de San Francisco” (San Francisco Monastery) and its catacombs.
https://goo.gl/maps/wNEA9TF7UwNZhqHX7
You can see more lima attractions here:
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/peru/lima