The beauty of
Lima is something which grows on you. Wait until you discover the gems covered by the fog and you’ll see the beauty the desert city has.
The loud and gloomy atmosphere which reigns over
Lima causes visitors to head somewhere else. Yet, a little patience and understanding of the city will reveal an impressive culture matched with ancient ruins and historic buildings. The people are also very friendly and very welcoming of visitors.
Lima’s city centre has been named a UNESCO Heritage Site. The city centre is where colonial structures, stately museums, olden churches, and
Lima hotels stand. Part of the heritage site is the Iglesia de San Fransisco which displays extraordinary Andalusia-Moorish design. It is one of the most remarkable Spanish colonial buildings in
South America. The adjoining monastery has a large collection of antique books. Discovered in 1951 are several catacombs beneath the church’s ground.
Lima also has modern art spaces which host multimedia installations and many encyclopedic bookstores. The district of Miraflores is flooded with modern structures like luxury Lima hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls fronting the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, another district also fronting the Pacific Ocean, Barranco, is the seat of Lima’s night life.
Festivities can be explored throughout the year like solemn religious processions which started during the 18th centur. The much awaited bullfighting season takes place late October to November.
Shopping is also a favorite activity in
Lima. Petit Thouars Handicraft Market sells alpaca carpets, traditional outfits, bamboo quenas, ceramics, textiles, handmade wool sweaters, and silver and gold jewelries. The Indio Market is also another colorful market which specializes in crafts. You can bargain for items like clothing, silver jewelry, leather cushions, carved wood, fine woolen clothing, etc. For upscale shopping, visit the Jockey Plaza Shopping Centre, considered the best in
South America. It is also considered the best shopping place in South America.
Outdoor lovers can enjoy places like the Parque Las Leyendas. It lets you discover the Peruvian wildlife and the flora and fauna of Peru's three distinct habitats: the Costa (the coast), the Sierra, and the Selva (jungle). There are also spots for swimming and surfing. Of course, what is a Lima travel experience without hiking on the famous ancient Incan trails.
Lima is served by the Jorge Chavez International Airport, located in Callao (LIM) and is the biggest airport in the country with the biggest amount of domestic and international air traffic. Lima also has five other airports: the Las Palmas Air Force Base, Collique Airport, and runways in Santa María del Mar, San Bartolo and Chilca.
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