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Lima Travel Guide

"City of the Kings"

Centuries before it was founded as the City of Kings, the territory of Lima, capital of Peru and of the department of Lima, was inhabited by civilizations that had gauged its wealth and strategic location. Proof of that can be seen in the countless huacas or temples that dotted the valley, particularly the Pachacamac shrine, a major pilgrimage center during the Inca empire. This spurred Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro in 1535 to choose the Rímac River Valley to found the capital, as its location by the sea provided a link with sailing routes.

Lima is the main gateway to Peru, a major city bustling with living history and movement. It is an ethnic melting pot, featuring pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern elements. The metropolis is also surrounded by every aspect of Nature: the sea, islands, mountains, desert and plantlife. Its various quarters feature an active nightlife and well-endowed cultural scene, as well as plentiful public transport and non-stop activities, a city of more than 8 million souls.

Before exploring Lima, the visitor should map out a route. The old city center harbors churches and mansions brimming with colonial and religious art, including such superb architectural examples as the Casa Aliaga or Palacio de Torre Tagle mansions. Colonial Lima also features many fine churches and convents such as Santo Domingo, San Agustín, San Francisco and La Merced.

Further south lie the Pantanos de Villa, a natural wetlands area which has been declared a reserved zone and which is a haven for more than 150 bird species, while the Pachacamac complex is to be found further south. In the Cañete highlands, 180 km from Lima, lies the Lunahuaná Valley, a hotspot for adventure sports.

To the north, 105 km from Lima are the Lomas de Lachay, a national reserve in the foothills which features a unique mist-fed eco-system of wild plant and animal species. A little further north, meanwhile, is Paramonga, which features pre-Hispanic archaeological sites.

The climate is dryer and sunnier east up the Central Highway, in the Andean foothills. The road heads up through the province of Huarochirí, until it reaches the town of San Pedro de Casta, from where one can see the Marcahuasi plateau. The area is the site of huge natural formations eroded by the climate into the shape of animals and people.

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"But the most important thing is that you are going to find the hospitality and warmth of the people"

In general, Lima is the entrance door to Peru. Through its International Airport "Jorge Chávez", with direct flights and connections with the main cities of the world. From Lima, you will be able to begin trips to all the cities of the interior of the country, to discover and enjoy all the tourist attractiveness of this millennial country.

Visiting Lima - Sights

Historical Center: (declared "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO). During the colonial time, the city of Lima, headquarters of the Viceroy, was walled, and in this area the main Spanish constructions were built constituting invaluable historical monuments. San Francisco's Convent, also declared "World Heritage Site" for the artistic jewels that it possesses and for their beautiful architecture.

Archaeological places in Lima: The geographical area of Lima before the Spanish foundation in 1535, was inhabited by diverse pre-Inca towns and then dominated by the Incas, who have bequeathed magnificent constructions and temples, conserved and restored, outstanding Pachacamac, Puruchuco, Cajamarquilla, Huaca Pucllana, among others.

Museums in Lima: To come closer to the millennial Peruvian culture, Lima has diverse museums, the best ones of Peru, on which you would be transport in the archaeological, historic and artistic ambits. The museums of Lima keep the richest collections in the whole Peruvian past. Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historia, Museo Larco, Gold of Peru Museum

Rímac: Urban center located in the north bank of the Rímac river, in which you will be able to find beautiful colonial constructions, museums and the famous "Plaza de Toros de Acho" (Bullfight Plaza of Acho).

Barranco: District of Lima called "The city of the Mills", gentle place visited by poets, artists and bohemians. At nights it offers big cultural and amusement shows.

San Isidro and Miraflores: These are two districts of Lima that are characterized by the modernity of their constructions and services, and today they concentrate most of the best hotel establishments, restaurants, shopping centers, show centers, and the banking, commercial and managerial system.

RECOMMENDED LINKS

• Flight Information

• Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú

• Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera

• Peru Travel Guide

• Centro Turístico y de Entretenimiento LarcoMar