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About Lima

The city of Lima in Peru is not only among the most visited in Latin America, but it is also an incredible tourist center for several reasons, among which its extensive culture, its great commercial level and as a center of gastronomic activities with a There are many thousand-year-old dishes and large, modern restaurants where you can enjoy dishes from all over the world.

Its climate is humid despite belonging to an area with very little rainfall, which causes dense fog, giving its sunrises an unexpected charm. There is so little rainfall in the area that the inhabitants are surprised if it rains. However, the ambient humidity ensures the necessary amount of water to convert its territory into one of the most fertile in Peru.

Time seems to stop in Lima, the visitor will not have a free moment if they do not want to miss any of the activities and cultural, natural, and commercial centers that this tourist center has.

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The Past of Lima and its influence in the present:

With a privileged location, in the center of the country, its limits are marked by the Ancón desert and by the fertile valleys of the Chillón, Lurín and Rímac rivers. With a cultural antiquity of millennia, having been one of the main seats of the Inca Empire, it was conquered by the Spanish and in 1535 Francisco Pizarro founded the City of the Kings. In a few centuries its commercial importance grew so much that it was the seat of the Viceroyalty of Peru, considered the richest of all the Viceroyalties of America.

In the last years of the 19th century, the construction of avenues and highways began to ensure a fluid connection with the large commercial centers of the country and its neighboring countries.

Its commercial power continued to grow and with the foundation of the oldest universities in America, recognized throughout the continent, together with its rich Inca past, it became the great financial, economic and cultural city that it is today. Its great geographical beauty gives it unique gifts to tempt travelers to visit this magical place, full of surprises.


The Center of Lima:

In just a few minutes you can move to the city center and visit the historic center. The Plaza de Armas will transport you back in time, with its balcony constructions from the colonial era. The Cathedral located very close and the monasteries and churches remain intact since their maintenance has been careful in terms of maintaining its cultural wealth.

This incredible city, where the different historical periods coexist giving a surreal image, as if frozen in time, invites you to visit the Museum of Anthropology and Archeology, which has an impressive and most valuable pre-Hispanic collection in the country.

The Larco Museum and the Lima Art Museum together with the Museum of Contemporary Art are the contemporary cultural bastions, presenting fixed exhibitions and others for several weeks of artists from all over the planet.

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Walks through the streets of Lima:

The cycling tour through Miraflores, the old residential neighborhood of the wealthiest families, is a tour that invites you to visit the most colorful areas and in its large number of shops and street stalls, it offers a variety of indigenous, artisanal and technological products of the most varied but of excellent quality.

The paragliding tours on the Costa Verde give you the opportunity to spend some time with adventure, adrenaline and vertigo.

In the outskirts of Lima, many activities such as trekking, canoeing, hiking, walking and picnics are offered to satisfy everyone's tastes. In any of the provinces of Lima you can be part of nature, having fun and spending entertaining moments on these hiking and adventure tours.


Unmissable places in Lima:

La Torre Palace: Stately construction from the beginning of the 18th century, which combines several styles, was built with materials from the area and many brought from Europe. In it, motorcycle details are intermingled with Andalusian design and Creole carvings and bars of exquisite manufacture. Its front, clearly Spanish, keeps amazing tiled patios inside.

Barranco District : What was originally a fishing village, today is part of the coastal district, being absorbed by the inexorable growth of the city. It is amazing to see its brightly colored Art Deco buildings, surrounded by a large grove. It has a large number of restaurants that offer traditional dishes, discos and ideal nightclubs to spend a fun night.

Casa Aliaga , perhaps the least known of the ancient constructions in Lima, was built in 1535 by one of the pioneers who accompanied Pizarro, Jerónimo de Aliaga. It is not flashy from the outside, however, inside it has very luxurious interiors, with furniture from the colonial era. Much of the house is open for exhibition, you can admire the high coffered ceilings, typical of the buildings of the time, its furniture enriched with beautiful wood carvings. It is a quiet place, a visit that deserves to be done.

Parque de la Reserva : It is a beautiful place to visit during the day, but the night show is overwhelming. It has a fountain that at night offers a show of sounds, multicolored lights and dancing waters that surprise visitors with its synchronicity and beauty.

The Water Magic Tour allows you to visit the place that is considered the largest fountain complex in the world. It cannot be left out of the places you visit.


Archaeological sites to visit in Lima:

Huaca Pucllana: It is a historical monument, it consists of an adobe pyramid built in the 6th century. In it you can discover artifacts used in the Inca Empire, such as looms, ceramics, textile pieces. It is said that it was an Inca ceremonial center. In addition to the pyramid, it has a museum.

Pachacamac: A religious sanctuary of more than 1,000 years. Considered a sacred place by the Lima, Wari, Ychma and Inca cultures, it is located just over 30 km outside the city. It has dozens of temples such as the old temple, the temple of the moon, the painted Temple, the square of the pilgrims. From this place came the largest number of gold and silver pieces given as an offering to the god Pachacamac and which were later looted by the conquerors.

Caral: the oldest city in America, more than 5 thousand years old. Surprising for its architectural design, it was declared a World Heritage Site. It covers more than 600 hectares and has 6 pyramids made of adobe and stone. In this city, the quipu was discovered, the ancient accounting system of the ancient inhabitants, which consists of strips of thread, where units, tens, hundreds and thousands were knotted as appropriate. It is located 180 km from the city, the visit tour is for the whole day, since a few kilometers away there are restaurants that will satisfy any need you have.

Incahuasi: The site of the Inca, is the most visited archaeological site. It has a very pleasant climate, very good lodgings and adventure tours with canoeing activities on the Cañete River are offered.

Marcahuasi: Rocky area with the most amazing geological formations, it is at a height of 4,000 meters above sea level. It can be visited on a hiking tour, or in vehicles and very close there is a campsite with all the comforts to spend a few days in a tent enjoying the beauty of the place. This Andean plateau offers an unparalleled view of the flora and fauna that complement this indescribable landscape.

Lima, an incredible city:

In addition to standing out for its great commercial activity, where you can visit the most active and best-stocked centers in the country, it has an incredible number of archaeological sites over 4,000 years old. At the same time, it is one of the most advanced cultural centers in Latin America, since its international quality universities have the most advanced laboratories and research centers in its more than 500 undergraduate and doctoral degrees offered by the different study centers.

The colonial residential neighborhoods, preserved with the greatest care, transport you to the colonial era, among its tree-lined streets and buildings with decorative details that make the walk a delight.

The large number of hotel offers offers the opportunity to stay in the place you want. Like the excellent restaurants and places to enjoy a good gourmet dish or delicious traditional recipes, some with hundreds of years of tradition.

Archaeological walks and visits to parks offer a spectacular ride full of fun and adventure. Where each visitor can choose quiet moments or moments of great adventure.

The costs are really very affordable and the extensive visiting hours ensure tourists spend a few days of tranquility in this unique city of great history. Being considered one of the safest cities, you can enjoy the night shows, in bars, pubs, nightclubs and discos with all the fun you can expect. Do not hesitate to visit this wonderful city.


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