LIMA

LIMA, 400 years ago, was called City of the Kings by the conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Today, that same city that arose on territories of the indigenous cacique Taulichusco, is a metropolis of more than 7 million inhabitants, who conserves with pride his colonial convents and large houses, symbols of his aged and hidalga tradition.

IGLESIA DE SAN PEDRO LIMA

MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF CAPITAL

Plaza de Armas(Located at the same place where the conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded). On one side lie the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the City Hall. (Located at the same place where the conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded). On one side lie the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the City Hall.

Churches and Convent of San Francisco, Santo Domingo, the Merced, the Nazarenas, San Pedro, San Agustín, Los Descalzos, San Marcelo and Santa Rosa, Many of which are over 300 years old and housed in its interior remains of saints Lima, beautiful sculptures, carvings and paintings invaluable.

Museums and Casonas as Torre Tagle, Casa de Pilatos, Osambela Palace, the National Museum, National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, National Museum of History, Museo de Oro del Peru, Museo Amano, Italian Art Museum, Museum of Art, Larco Herrera Museum, which shows not only the beauty of its colonial architecture and are based on public institutions but also allows visitors to appreciate the full story of the country, from the Inca Empire to the present day. In different local display ancient ceramics, textiles, metalwork pre-Hispanic, colonial and republican silverware.

Archeological areas as Huallamarca and Pucllana, landlocked in the heart of modern districts like San Isidro and Miraflores, museums site attractive to visitors.

District of Miraflores, modern business with an intense cultural and artistic activity every day. Here are located numerous nightclubs, restaurants and places of play.

District of Barranco, which still retains the characteristics of the early years of Republican stage. It prestigious artists and writers living and are typical taverns and restaurants.

The Green Coast, the beach area that unites 6 districts of the capital. From easy and immediate access to enjoy the sea and desan bathing, surfing or playing glider wings and participate. (SOURCE TRAFFIC PERU).