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Lima Overview
South America is packed with destinations, of that there is absolutely no argument from anyone. However, when it comes time to picking the perfect place to start, that really depends upon what you are looking for in a destination. Lima offers what many consider to be the ultimate South American city in Peru. The capital of the country, its history dates back to 1535 when it was founded by Spanish conquistadors, and its Spanish architecture can be seen in its churches, monasteries, and other ancient buildings. Home to around 10 million people along the coast, with the backdrop of the Andes Moun… read moretains behind, Peru is the perfect headquarters for a South American adventure, and there's no place else on the continent where you can go from seaside to mountains to crumbling pre-Incan ruins to colonial Spanish architecture all in the same breath.
Lima is a shopper’s paradise. It is also a history-lover’s paradise. And a food-lover’s paradise. If you can dream it, you can experience it while in Lima. From the hand-crafted goods of the native people to the Peruvian cuisine or the surfing, the hiking, the biking, or places like the Plaza de Armas, which is the majestic main square in downtown Lima, surrounded by the amazing ancient Spanish architecture of the government buildings, you will be hard-pressed to keep your jaw shut. Visit places like the colonial church La Iglesia de San Fransisco, or the Casa Pilatos, which is the headquarters for the National Culture Institute. There's also the National Museum of Archaeology and History, not to mention the various local festivals and traditions that will have your head spinning.
Between the history of the Spanish colonials to the native tribes to the ancient Incan people, there is plenty to experience while in Peru, but Lima should absolutely take up the spotlight for the first part of your trip. Many people will even make a trip to Peru simply to spend time in this amazing coastal town, so don't be surprised if you end up sticking around longer than you first planned.
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5 reviews I first came across the Kokopelli name at the Beachpackers paradise in Mancora. The Lima establishment didn't disappoint. The hostel is we…
hey buddy, in Lima you should stay in this hotel in the center of Miraflores and in Peru you could look for hotel of the same chain: https:/…
3 reviews This hotel is very conveniently located, directly across the street from Lima's international airport. You wouldn't want to stay here more t…
3 reviews Small rooms with a small bathroom. Centered in Miraflores, an area where you can easily find food/restaurants within walking distance of thi…
My trip to Lima was very sudden so I didn't do much research about what to do there and Lima's attraction. Fortunately, a friend I met ther…
1 review Hi everybody. What I am going to reproduce now is an article that appeared in the Time online (USA). The y show 10 places to see in Lima in…
1 review San Francisco church, in downtown Lima, has the famous catacombs. It’s located just 2 blocks away from the Main Square – Plaza de Armas.…
1 review I booked the beginners paragliding course with Luis to kick start my South America trip. I had done one days training in the UK a while ago…
1 review Although Lima is growing, there are not many ethnic restaurants. I was looking for a Indian place since quite a while. There was one, but it…
4 reviews If you come to Peru you will find a lot of grilled chicken restaurant.... The true is that we added the Pollo a la Brasa in our typical food…
2 reviews We were walking in LARCOMAR and we decided lunch and we chose "Tony Roma's", an American Restaurant (franchise) with a wide variety of food…
1 review I found this place following the Foodies Guide and was a delicious surprise. It's located in Miraflores, near the touristy Huaca Pucllana (p…
1 review Food is delicious. Ridiculously delicious. Peruvian cuisine is some of the best in the world. People are poor and there's crazy amounts of p…
1 review lima can be very safe as long as you keep your wits about you. lima has become for advanced than it was a few years ago. and sure you can se…
1 review Lima is a big city, but we don't have a subway!!! It's crazy, I know. There are private buses from different sizes. The biggest ones are…
2 reviews It was not a cost effective way to travel in Peru anyways,because any city could be reached in 6-7 hours by double decker buses for 29 to 64…
2 reviews El Tayta is a bar near the central park in Miraflores so the location is perfect. It's hard to find the entrance if it's the first time you…
2 reviews They have the best Pisco Sours in Peru. Great place to go for drinks before going to a club or if you just want to hang out with friends and…
1 review This Place is located near downtown. It might not be the most beautiful area, but once you go inside, everything changes. It used to be smal…
1 review Okay so get yourself settled in Miraflores i recommend the Loki Hostel, here they post details of nightlife for your entertainment every nig…
4 reviews Usually I recomend things I am sure are great. But in this case I recomended this hostel because had the intuition it was a good place and s…
1 review The hostel is in a great location and you can get a taxi to anywhere for next to nothing. The staff are very friendly and helpful especiall…
1 review I stayed here just one night when I landed in Lima. The staff are fantastic and make a real effort to make sure everyone is ok. My card wa…
1 review Located in Miraflores, this hostel is easy going, friendly, comfortable and safe. The owner is so helpful and loves to answer your quest…
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