Lima Travel Tips
A sprawling desert city, Lima's charm lies in the pre-Columbian temples and Moorish-style architecture. With museums galore, it's hard not to notice the cultural vibrancy of Lima shinning through the beautiful pottery and historic churches.
Lima also boasts an eclectic gourmet scene and a popular nightclub scene where visitors can experience the Peruvian flavor of the city.
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Inca Civilization
Written by Viator, November 2010
The mighty Inca Empire once stretched from northern Ecuador to central Chile and northern Argentina, encompassing at least 12 million people and lasting 300 years. Beginning in around 1200 AD as a ...
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3 Days in Lima: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2010
Peru’s capital city was founded by Pizarro in 1535, and the modern-day city of Lima is a sprawling metropolis encompassing ruins from pre-Inca times, ultramodern shopping malls and coastal beaches. ...
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Flavors of Peru
Written by Viator, November 2010
Peruvian cuisine is typically South American, but with some surprises! Alongside indigenous and Spanish fare, you’ll find influences from China, Italy, Africa and Japan. Based on the staples of ...
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Casinos in Lima
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
Lima might not boast the gambling prowess of Las Vegas, but business is booming for the city’s top casinos – a recent addition to Peru‘s abundant slot machine arcades. Those looking to try their ...
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Day Trips From Lima
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, November 2012
There are wonders well worth exploring in Lima, from the fascinating Spanish Colonial center and ancient pre-Columbian huacas, to the upscale enticements of Miraflores and the Costa Verde. That said, ...
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El Señor de los Milagros in Lima, Peru
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2012
October is the “Purple Month” in Lima, when one of the largest religious processions in the world envelopes the Peruvian capital with incense, prayer and song. So called for the rich purple robes ...
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Free Things to Do in Lima, Peru
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, September 2012
While Peru was once a budget traveler’s dream (and parts of it certainly still is), many of the most popular spots will have backpackers going through soles at an alarming rate. Some of this is ...
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Huaca Pucllana: Dining in the Ruins
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, May 2012
There are two top reasons why travelers choose Peru :
The nation’s awesome archaeological sites, and its cuisine. While many
visitors are under the impression that they’ll need to sacrifice ...
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Live Music and More for Lima, Peru’s 477th Birthday
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, May 2012
Semana de la Fundacion de Lima (Week of the Foundation of Lima) occurred back in January, with Peru’s Spanish Colonial capital celebrating the 477th year since conquistador Francisco Pizzaro first ...
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Miraflores District of Lima, Peru
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, April 2012
While you should certainly take time to see the historic center of Lima, with its monumental Spanish architecture and remarkable museums, you may find (like many limenos) that you love Miraflores ...
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Mistura Gastronomic Festival Highlights Peruvian Cuisine
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, October 2011
While many travelers first come to Peru for Machu Picchu, they return—again and again—for the food. Widely revered in foodie countries like France, Mexico, and Italy, Peruvian cuisine is considered ...
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Written by David J, March 2013
The heart of downtown Lima (‘El Centro’), is the Plaza de Armas, aka ‘Plaza Mayor’. The oldest part of this impressive square is its central bronze fountain, erected in 1650. Of the structures that ...
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The Best Beaches in Lima, Peru
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, May 2012
The capital of Peru is famous for many things: Its magnificent Spanish colonial city center, amazing cuisine, and outrageous museums, among others. Although Lima lies right on the coast, few ...
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