Lima Travel Information

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   Lima Travel Information

Thousands are drawn to Lima Peru, South America each year, and it’s no surprise since it has some of the most beautiful coastline in the world.  Lima is more than a city to rush through on your way to other destinations in Peru. Here you can tour the museums and churches displaying the colonial history and anthropology of the past, the richness of the Inca Empire, the many regional varieties of the country, enjoy the neighboring beaches and sports, plus a zoo where you can see many of the country's wildlife up close. Miraflores an upscale neighborhood is home to many of Lima's wealthier residents and a popular location for hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. Located just south of Miraflores, you will find tree-lined streets, colonial-style homes, and El Puente de los Suspiros, a popular spot with lots of new bars and restaurants. You should not leave Peru without tasting what Lima has to offer for the palate.  From ceviche’s to chifas, criollo cuisine, to international gourmet fare, you will be pleased with the number of outstanding restaurant options the city has to offer.  Lima, being right on the Pacific Coast, has many surf fanatics.  Its beaches, known as the Costa Verde, draw residents and visitors for summer time relaxation and year-round surfing.  Whether you opt to explore one of the many Lima city attractions or relax in a hammock in one of the beautiful beach resorts, it will be an experience you will never forget.

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Lima is a collection of unique neighborhoods. Barranco the Bohemian district is an old artist beach town filled with galleries, street artists, coffee bars and organic cafes. Miraflores the upscale district is home to some of Lima’s finest restaurants, trendy bars and the Larcomar shopping center. Its oceanfront walkway is fun for people watching. Head out to the Surquillo Market an enormous bustling market where visitors can taste a range of local peruvial produce, seafood, meats and street food. Make time to wander the pedestrian only colonial era plazas such as Malecon de Miraflores where you will find most of the historic and religious sites such as the San Francisco Monastery and Palacio de Gobierno home to Peru’s President.  Spend time exploring Lima’s historic city center Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO site, dating back to the 1535, visiting the impressive collection of monuments and museums, such as Museo Larco and Museco Nacional de Arqueologia. Don’t leave Lima without a visit to the Ancient Adove Brick Huaca Pucllana, dating back to 300 – 700 AD, located in the Miraflores area of Lima.  Lima’s surf culture is thriving. The beaches are ideal for sunbathing, swimming and surfing.  Another perfect day is to take a boat out to the Palomino Island for an up-close look at the amazing marine life. The only desert oasis in South America is the town of Huacachina worth the drive from Lima for fun day playing on the dunes in a dune buggy or sand boarding.