Los Inkas Golf Club Golf Course

— About

About Los Inkas Golf Club Golf Course

Los Inkas Golf Club is one of Lima's most exclusive private clubs, occupying a prestigious site in the La Molina district — Lima's eastern residential heartland at a slightly higher elevation than the coastal San Isidro clubs. The La Molina plateau sits above Lima's infamous coastal fog belt, meaning Los Inkas enjoys clearer, sunnier conditions than the Pacific-facing clubs closer to the sea, and the course benefits from a drier microclimate that produces firmer, faster playing surfaces. The course has mature tree-lined corridors and classic South American parkland character — immaculate in the private members' tradition and demanding enough to have hosted national amateur championships. Los Inkas provides an interesting geographic counterpoint to Club de Golf Lima: where Lima's older club preserves the colonial coastal tradition, Los Inkas represents the eastern residential expansion of the city that developed in the late 1950s as Lima's middle and upper classes moved away from the sea. Together, the two clubs bookend the Lima golf experience.

— History

History of Los Inkas Golf Club

Los Inkas Golf Club was established in 1958 in the La Molina district of eastern Lima, reflecting the expansion of Peru's upper-middle class into the Andean foothills as Lima grew beyond its colonial coastal core. The club's name references the Inca civilisation whose capital was Cusco, visible in the Andean highlands from clear days in the La Molina plateau. The course was developed incrementally through the 1960s and 1970s as membership grew, with tree planting and course refinement creating the mature parkland character the club maintains today. Los Inkas has hosted Peruvian national amateur championships and serves as a key anchor in Lima's private golf infrastructure.

— Signature Holes

Signature Holes at Los Inkas Golf Club

The par-4 3rd climbs slightly from tee to fairway before levelling for an approach to a green with bunkers protecting the front-left entry — the uphill drive creates a blind second shot that demands course knowledge and confident club selection. The par-3 9th plays from an elevated tee to a green in a natural depression, where the surrounding trees and the La Molina hillside create a sheltered amphitheatre effect that is the most atmospheric setting on the course. The par-5 16th sweeps around a gentle left-to-right arc through the tree corridor, offering the most generous of the risk-reward decisions on the back nine.

— Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Los Inkas Golf Club

December through April is La Molina's sunny season, when the Pacific fog rarely reaches the elevated plateau — temperatures of 22–28°C and consistent sunshine make this the prime golf period. May through November is cooler and occasionally misty, though conditions at La Molina's higher elevation are noticeably clearer than at the coastal clubs. La Molina is one of Lima's sunniest districts year-round — the microclimate advantage over San Isidro and Miraflores is consistent.

— Practical Tips

Tips for Playing Los Inkas Golf Club

Los Inkas is a private members' club — visitor access requires a member invitation or affiliation letter from a comparable home club. The club is in La Molina, approximately 40–50 minutes from Jorge Chávez International Airport in moderate traffic. Caddies are required. La Molina's cleaner air and developing restaurant and coffee scene complement a golf visit with a different Lima experience from the Miraflores coastal strip.

— Highlights

Why Play Los Inkas Golf Club

• ▸ Located in La Molina — elevated above Lima's coastal fog for clearer, sunnier golf conditions
• ▸ Exclusive private club founded 1958 with classic South American parkland character
• ▸ Host of Peruvian national amateur championships — the country's most prestigious amateur title
• ▸ Tree-lined corridors and immaculate conditions reflecting Lima's finest private club traditions
• ▸ La Molina's cleaner air and food scene complement the golf — a different Lima experience

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Los Inkas Golf Club

Can visitors play Los Inkas Golf Club?

Los Inkas is a private members' club — access requires a member invitation or letter from an affiliated golf club. Contact the club secretary for visitor access arrangements.

What is the difference between Los Inkas and Club de Golf Lima?

Los Inkas is in La Molina at a higher elevation above Lima's coastal fog, offering clearer, sunnier conditions. Club de Golf Lima is in San Isidro, closer to the Pacific coast with the characteristic garúa fog. Both are private clubs of comparable prestige.

When was Los Inkas Golf Club founded?

Los Inkas was founded in 1958 as Lima expanded into the La Molina district in the Andean foothills east of the city.

Why does golf in La Molina have clearer conditions than coastal Lima?

La Molina sits above the inversion layer that traps Lima's Pacific fog over the coastal districts. At its higher elevation, La Molina receives significantly more sunshine than Miraflores or San Isidro for most of the year.