Lima, the capital of PERU

In recent years, Lima has become and exciting destination because it has traditional sections, with colonial Churches, Architecture and its interesting museums justify as well planned visit.While you find that some areas are chaotic, this bustling mega metropolis has many atractions beginning with warmth of this people.Head out shooping search of the best textiles in the world, place your bets in its modern casinos ot try the infinite flavors that mark its exceptional gastronomy.Wether you are for business, a congress or vacations, you will never regret spending some time enjoying this city.

LIMA located practically at sea level, Lima has around 10 million inhabitants. it is know as the city of kings. Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Lima was founded by the spanish more than four centuries ago and its historic centre retains the beauty and charm of the colonial age, when it was the capital of the greatest and wealthiest viceroyalty on the continent.

the Main Square of Lima is beatiful open space bounded by the presidencial palace, the archbishop´s palace, the cathedral, the municipality and the club de la Union. The central Fountain dates from the middle of the 17th century.

the presidential palace, is also known as the Casa de Pizarro after the founder of Lima,Francisco Pizarro. Before that it was where the local ruler Taulichusco exercised power.Visits there are free and you must be booked 2 days in advance.

The cathedral;is almost as old as the city itself, although it was rebuilt and remodelled after earthquakes in the XVII and XVIII centuries. The main facade contains statues of the apostles. A centrak niche contains a representation of the sacred heart of Jesus.Inside there are the altars in the barroque, rococo and neoclassical styles and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro.

when u are interesting about archaeology, then you can visit the National Archaeology and Antropology Museum it is located in the district of Pueblo Libre and contains a marvellous exhibition of textiles ceramics and mummies from the pre-inca and inca periods.Very near is the Larco Museum with is large collection of teh most representative pieces gold artefacts ans jewellery of ancient Peru. Several galleries have too the Museo de la Nación located in san Borja.

if you are looking for more action or only u are seeking to dance, enjoy Lima´s nightlife in the modern pubs and discos of San Isidro and Miraflores, it last has some beautiful parks and squares as well as entertainment centres with a view of the sea. in Barranco you could see the bridge of sighs is a favourite place for lovers and the nostalgics. 

Lima from St. Cristobal mountain