Lima, the capital city of Peru, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and vibrant culture. There are plenty of things to see and do in this dynamic city, from exploring the historic sites to enjoying the local cuisine. Here are a few must-visit attractions in Lima:
1. Visit the historic district of Lima, known as the 'City of Kings', and explore the beautiful colonial architecture... Read more
Lima Historic Center The historic center of Lima declared a World Heritage Site, one of the areas that joins the list of what to do in Lima. Neighborhood located between two districts of Lima, they are Rimac and Cercado, however it has a dignified tourist importance to mention it in a particular way. Important events occurred in the current center of Lima, which provide reasons for the foundati... Read More
Surf Peru's beaches are considered by experts to be among the best in the world. There are permanent surfing opportunities all year round, with a small, big, long, tubular, high peak, and bell waves, as well as a large number of waves that break closely one after the other. Nice waves! The central coast has permanent surf during winter (April to September), while the north coast o... Read More
Barranco Barranco is one of the smallest districts, however, it is also the bohemian area of Lima for being the place of residence of many local artists. Formerly it was a fishing village, who through the 'descent of the baths' accessed the sea to undertake their daily activities. Over time, it became the summer resort for upper-class families, who installed their large beach house in thi... Read More
Pedro de Osma Museum The Pedro de Osma Museum exhibits Peruvian artistic pieces from the fifth to the eighteenth century. The artworks from Ancient Peru correspond to the geographic area of the southern Andes and belong to a private collection from Cuzco. Tiahuanaco and Inca cultures were developed on this territory. The works from the viceregal period consist of paintings, sculptures, fu... Read More
Hang-gliding and paragliding Flight has always been a dream of man. Paragliding and hang-gliding enabled the fulfilment of this old desire. Soaring through Peruvian skies and seeing the sea, mountains and valleys is a truly gratifying experience. It is also a different way to appreciate Peru's immense geography. Paragliding in Peru offers a series of settings with beautiful landscapes ... Read More
El Callao Callao is officially a neighboring city of Lima, commonly known as the Port of Lima because the entire port system of the city, both maritime and air, works there because the Lima airport is also located there. Although it is not a district of Lima, it is considered a neighborhood that you can not miss because of the tourist activities it offers for visitors. What to see in C... Read More
Adventure Rafting Peru has more than a dozen rivers that cover its varied coastal, hill, and jungle regions. Its five longest rivers cover more than 7,000 kilometers within the country's borders. The power of the water in some of these rivers allows makes rafting possible, a sport of pure adrenaline. Rapids are classified according to an international scale from I to VI, according to their diff... Read More
Alpaca 111 They are leaders in the exportation of alpaca products. Knitted garments, coats, jackets, baby alpaca scarf, crossed cape, gold of the Andes, the shade of the Andes. South American Camelids Produce traditional handicrafts from Peru, all handmade, the Incas culture. Rugs, tapestries, blankets, alpaca bedspreads, blankets, gourds. The Peruvian Handicrafts are well known around the worl... Read More
Miraflores Central Park Miraflores Central Park popularly known as «Kennedy Park» is one of the most popular parks in Lima and visited for its central location in the District of Miraflores. It is made up of 2 parks: Central Park and Kennedy Park, side by side, adding an area of 22,000 m² Every day local artists make presence in the park to offer paintings and crafts to visito... Read More
Lima: Chiuchin - Picoy - Huancahuasi The legend tells of an Inca that passed through this are impregnating a princess. In Quechua language, 'chiuchi' means small male child, this being the origin of the locality's name. Located on the banks of the Chegras River, all you need to do is cross it to reach Chiuchín's hot springs. Although getting there is not easy due to the condition of t... Read More