Lima, The City of Kings
Peru’s vibrant metropolitan capital was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, and has been declared a World Cultural Heritage site for its extensive Spanish colonial architecture. Lima is a known as the gastronomic capital of Peru, boasting a plethora of excellent restaurants, but it is also a modern metropolis with exquisite five-star hotels, shopping, excellent architecture, archaeology, and culture.
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Ranging from pre-Hispanic temples such as Pachacamac, the one-time destination for oracles and religious pilgrimages, to the Cathedral and the Convent of San Francisco, Lima offers the visitor a wealth of archeological sites and fine architecture. The surrounding areas and landscapes are unique and worth exploring.
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Miraflores, the upscale commercial district, is not to be missed for its great shopping, restaurants, hotels, and nightspots. The beaches and shore-line cliffs offer many activities such as surfing, hang-gliding, and paragliding. San Isidro is known for its residential areas and parks, and also as a modern business and financial district. The Bohemian district of Barranco is home to artists, musicians, and exciting nightlife with live entertainment.
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Other Attractions and Activities
- Plaza Mayor: the main square, designed when the city was founded, boasts a beautiful bronze fountain built in 1650.
- Cathedral of Lima: Francisco Pizarro placed the cornerstone of this Cathedral in 1535.
- Church and Convent of San Francisco: complex famous for its catacombs.
- Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima: located where Isabel Flores de Oliva, “Saint Rose of Lima” lived.
- Archaeological sites: Huallamarca and Pucllana, located in the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
- Archaeology
- Shopping
- Fine dining
- Surfing
- Paragliding
- Biking
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