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About Lima
City
Called "Ciudad de los
Reyes" (City of Kings), it was founded by the Spanish conqueror
Francisco Pizarro on January 18th , 1535 on Rímac Valley, in which several
pre-Inca cultures, had been developed, then dominated by the Inca nation.
Today it is a great city, it is
the capital of the
Republic of Peru, and it is a great metropolis with near 8 million
inhabitants.
Its historical center and San
Francisco's Convent have been denominated by UNESCO "Cultural World
Heritage Site" because of the beauty and wealth of much of their
constructions.
During the colonial time, it was
the most important city in South America and it concentrated the whole trade of
the Hispanic colonies toward Spain, reaching their maximum splendor during the
XVII and XVIII centuries. It was the capital of "Nueva Castilla" also after the
Viceroyalty of Peru. From
Callao (port), many territories in the Pacific coast were discovered such as
the Polynesia, and nowadays you can discover all the enchantments of Peru.
In Lima you will find imposing
colonial constructions, museums in which you will be able to recreate a complete
image of the millennial Peruvian past in its archeology, history, art and
pre-Inca archaeological places.
Certainly, like a modern and
cosmopolitan city, it offers all the tourist services, an excellent and modern
hotel infrastructure, a great variety of attraction centers, modern shopping
centers as LarcoMar or Jockey Plaza, cultural and night amusement, luxurious
casinos and gambling houses, and excellent restaurants in which the exquisite
and variety Peruvian food prevails.
"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.
Lima Guide
Historical Center of Lima:
(UNESCO World Heritage Site). 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 Church and
Convent, also declared "World Heritage Site" for the artistic jewels that it
possesses and for their beautiful architecture.
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
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
Caral, Pachacámac, Puruchuco,
Cajamarquilla, Huaca
Pucllana, among others.
Caral, the oldest city in America
The Sacred City of Caral new UNESCO Cultural World
Heritage Site. The 5000-year-old 626-hectare archaeological site of The Sacred
City of Caral - Supe is situated on a dry desert terrace overlooking the green
valley of the Supe river. It dates back to the Late Archaic Period of the
Central Andes and is the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas.
San Isidro and Miraflores: These
are two districts (suburbs) 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, the banking,
commercial and managerial system. Miraflores is overlooking the Pacific Ocean
and has several beaches.
Rímac: Is a neighborhood located
in the north bank of the Rímac river, near to historical center, in which you
will be able to find beautiful colonial constructions as Paseo de Aguas, Alameda
de los Descalzos and the famous "Plaza
de Toros de Acho" (Bullring 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, near to
Miraflores.
Lima Photo Gallery
Birds in Lima Photo Gallery
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