Altitude: sea level
Best time to visit: All Year
Lima, the capital of modern Peru, –known in colonial times as “The City of Kings”– is more than just a gateway to Peru’s fascinating Andes mountains and Amazon basin. Sitting on top of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the buildings and skyscrapers of modern Lima mix with the colonial palaces and churches of its glorious past making for a colorful and exuberant urban environment. Like its inhabitants, Lima is an intriguing and exotic mixture of races, styles, cultures and traditions. With world-class cuisine, a UNESCO World Heritage City Center, spectacular museums, pre-Inca pyramids scattered throughout the metropolis and picturesque neighborhoods steeped in history, Lima offers visitors a unique cultural experience.
Highlights:
- Colonial city center & Plaza de Armas
- Museums
- Pachacamac
- Barranco neighborhood and nightlife
- Restaurants and local cuisine
- Surfing the beaches of southern Lima
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