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Lima is the capital of the Republic of Peru. The first stone of the capital city was laid by the Spaniards in 1535. The metropolis with a rich culture and history is located on the Pacific coast of South America, at the foot of the Andes on the banks of the Rimac River and covers an area of ​​2,672.28 km². Since 1940, the city's population has grown rapidly: by 1980 it had increased from 0.6 to 4.8 million people. Today, Lima is home to about 10 million people of different ethnic and racial backgrounds (⅓ of the population of the entire country).

Official languages: Spanish and Quechua.

Main religion: Catholicism.

Lima has a very convenient geographical position, which contributed to the consolidation of its status as the main shopping center in South America. In addition, the capital of Peru is the largest financial and industrial center in the country, as well as one of the most important economic centers in all of Latin America. The capital's economy is based on:

  • highly developed manufacturing industry (80% of production);
  • chemical, textile, fish processing, automotive and other industries.

Administratively, the Lima-Metropolitan region is divided into 7 districts (49 districts).

The big and bustling city is famous for its hospitality and the unique friendliness of the locals.

And although Lima is not considered the safest city, every year hundreds of thousands of tourists come to touch the traditions of the indigenous Indians, as well as immerse themselves in the history of colonial times and the Spanish conquerors.

The safest areas of Lima:

  • Miraflores – concentration of some of the most popular sights of the city;
  • San Isidro – a business area with elegant architecture and a beautiful olive grove;
  • Barranco –area of ​​creative people. Artists, poets, actors and writers live here;
  • Costa Verde with surf clubs.

The historic center of Lima was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Coordinates: 12°02′06″S, 77°01′07″W

Lima climate and weather for today

The climate in Lima is tropical, but with its own characteristics:

  • no sudden changes in temperature: a climate without extremely high temperatures, heat and severe cold snaps;
  • high level of relative humidity (100%), practically in the absence of precipitation (the average annual precipitation is 50 mm);
  • fine drizzling rain of garua;
  • constant low dense clouds and fogs.

The Humboldt Current and tropical latitude have a colossal influence on the formation of the climate in the city.

The sunniest days are between December and March (the air temperature at this time ranges from 21 ° C to 28 ° C). The temperature regime in the off-season (autumn and spring) is 17 ° C…. 23 ° C, and from June to September is 12 ° C… .. 19 ° C.

The most interesting sights of Lima

The city of contrasts has collected in itself a whole palette of colors of various traditions, eras, architectural solutions, which attracts more and more guests, despite the serious problem of pollution and relative safety.

Miraflores Embankment (Malecon) and Love Park (Parque del Amor)

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Miraflores is not only the most beautiful and prestigious area for living in the province of Lima, but also the hero city (Ciudad Heroica), which glorifies the thousands who died during the battle for Miraflores in the Second Pacific War with Chile (late 19th century). In memory of this battle, the Parque Reducto №2 park was laid out, on the territory of which the War Museum is located.

Miraflores is an important and very rich shopping area of ​​Lima, a tourist mecca and cultural center. Differs in cleanliness and safety.

Here are the best restaurants in the city, fashion boutiques, cafes, bars, and shopping centers.

The heart of Miraflores is the well-groomed promenade (Malecon), which stretches along high sheer cliffs about 80 meters high. To services of tourists are bicycle paths, parks, paragliding flights and much more.

  • The most popular place on the waterfront is the Park of Love (Parque del Amor) with the famous sculpture of a kissing couple.
  • Park Kennedy (Parque Kennedy) takes center stage on the waterfront. This is the home of a huge number of cats protected by the authorities of Lima. They have lived in this place for over 20 years and have become a kind of attraction in the park.
  • Miraflores Central Park is a beautiful green area with comfortable walking paths. This park was chosen by the artists of Lima to create their masterpieces.
  • Indian market (Mercado Indio) on Petit Thouars street, where you can buy any souvenirs and products of artisans and Peruvian craftsmen.
  • Farmers market Eco-Feria de Miraflores next to Parque Reducto (quality eco products: organic fruits, vegetables, spices and oils).
  • Cathedral of the Virgin of the Miracle (Virgen Milagrosa).
  • The most popular shopping center is Larcomar, located on the best observation deck of the waterfront.
  • The best restaurant in Miraflores is ‘La Rosa Nautica’. It is located right in the ocean on the pier.
  • The most unusual restaurant is “Monk's Leap” (“El Salto del Fraile”). Its uniqueness lies in its unusual show: from time to time, one of the restaurant employees jumps into the Pacific Ocean from a cliff to entertain visitors.
  • Marine Lighthouse (La Marina) on the waterfront, in the Parque el Faro park.
  • Huaca Pucllana is an ancient archaeological site in Lima.

Location: Malecón de la Reserva 275, Lima,  Peru

Coordinates: 12°07′03″S, 77°02′35″W

Huaca Pucllana


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Huaca Pucllana in Lima is one of the most important ancient monuments of Lima, located in the heart of the Miraflores district, and the most important archaeological complex. In the past, the administrative and ceremonial center of the capital is today a place of power for local residents, as well as a must-see for visitors to the city. It is here, within walking distance, that you can touch the history of Peru and see ancient buildings.

The Huari complex was built in the period from 200 BC until 700 AD and is a large 7-step pyramid of clay platforms. Huaca from Quechua means ‘grave’.

The archaeological complex, in addition to the pyramid itself, includes:

  • a small area surrounding the pyramid;
  • a wall that divides the structure into a ceremonial area for sacrifices with tombs and an administrative area with small clay structures, adobe huts;
  • a museum with exhibitions of ceramics, artifacts found during excavations;
  • lecture hall;
  • a restaurant;
  • souvenir shop.

Night illumination of the pyramid offers an amazing panoramic view of the landmark and its surroundings.

Location:  Calle General Borgogno, block 8, Miraflores, Lima 15074, Peru

Coordinates: 12°06′40″S, 77°02′02″W

Museo nacional de la cultura peruana


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One of the most popular museums among tourists in Lima, the Museum of Peruvian Culture, was founded in March 1946. Its founder was the indigenous Peruvian anthropologist Luis E. Valcarcel. More than 1,500 exhibits are kept in four small rooms, most of which date back to the 20th century. The museum has tremendous national value, highlighting the importance and grandeur of folk art. All exhibits are divided into 4 sections:

  • Section 1: tribes of the Amazon (objects of life and everyday life of 42 Indian tribes);
  • Section 2: Andes (Ayacucho, Puno, Cusco, Cajamarca);
  • 3 and 4 are dedicated to exhibits collected in all parts of the country.

The museum building was designed by the talented architect Ricardo De Jax Malakhovsky in the 1920s of XX century.

Today, at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture, you can see:

  • works of Peruvian and Indian artists;
  • archaeological finds of great historical value;
  • well-preserved costumes and weapons for hunting;
  • silver items;
  • altar decorations in the form of dancing figures;
  • geometrical ceramics from Checca Pupuja and Santiago Pupuja and more.

In addition to exhibition halls, the museum provides premises for storing and restoring artifacts, an archive, as well as a hall for seminars and lectures.

The Ethnographic Museum annually attracts a huge number of tourists with the opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and life of the indigenous people of Peru.

 Location: Av. Alfonso Ugarte 650,  Lima, Peru

Coordinates: 12°02′52″S, 77°02′35″W

Basilica and Convent of Saint Francis

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The Basilica and Convent of Saint Francis are part of the Historic Center of Lima and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1991). The pompous temple complex is a striking example of the Spanish Baroque and consists of the temple, monastery and churches ‘La Soledad’ and ‘El Milagro’. The graceful decoration of the facades, magnificent arcades emphasize the architectural style, and the interior decoration amazes with the luxury of numerous frescoes, a Moorish dome and a rich altar.

The monastery library, which has gained worldwide fame, deserves special attention. The library contains:

  • about 25 thousand ancient documents, some of which are dated to the period before the Spanish conquest of the Inca empire;
  • the first prints of Peru;
  • more than 6 thousand antique scrolls;
  • as well as unique paintings by the biblical patriarch Jacob and his 12 sons in the refectory (13 works) by the Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbaran.

In addition, under the walls of the monastery there are ancient catacombs with an ossuary, which served as a burial place until 1808. The remains are stacked in neat geometric shapes. According to scientists, about 25 thousand skeletons rest here.

The monastery church of Iglesia de San Francisco is one of the most visited and revered in Lima.

Location: Jirón Lampa y Ancash, Lima, Peru

Coordinates: 12°02′43″S, 77°01′38″W

The Palacio de Torre Tagle

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Torre Tagle Palace is one of the most beautiful and graceful buildings in Lima. Currently, the Palace is the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. But it is interesting, to a greater extent, for its unique architecture. The building of the early 17th century (1735) was built in the Seville Baroque style with an asymmetrical facade, carved columns and two openwork balconies made of cedar and mahogany.

The palace has 14 rooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a chapel with a luxurious interior in gold, a hall of mirrors.

The palace is closed to the public, but nevertheless it is one of the most popular attractions for tourists.

Location:  Jr. Ucayali 363, Lima, Peru

Coordinates: 12°02′56″S, 77°01′46″W

Lima Cathedral

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The majestic Lima Cathedral serves as the adornment of the main square of the capital of Peru (Armory).

The construction of the first structure began in 1535. The building of the cathedral, which we can see today, is the third in a row and is made in a mixed architectural style. In the lines and details of modern construction, there are features of the Renaissance Baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, Classicism, etc. This appearance of the cathedral was influenced by long construction and numerous reconstructions, under the guidance of various architects, after the destruction from numerous earthquakes.

Features of the Cathedral of Lima:

  • 13 chapels;
  • a large number of sculptures, stone carvings and ornaments on the facade;
  • 2 bell towers in classicism style;
  • the roof of the cathedral with the effect of a starry sky;

The main artifact and attraction of the cathedral is the sarcophagus with the ashes of the founding father of Lima, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

One of the oldest buildings in the city is considered the most popular tourist attraction in Lima.

Location: Jirón Carabaya Lima 15001, Lima, Peru

Coordinates: 12°02′47″S, 77°01′48″W

How to get to Lima: train stations and airports

Airports

Jorge Chávez International Airport

The main airport of the country, serving both international and domestic flights. Located in the city of Callao, 11 km from the center of the capital. Repeatedly recognized as the best airport in South America. It has 1 terminal with 28 gates, one runway, its own hotel, and a shopping center. The passenger traffic is over 23 million people. The airport is named after the famous aviator Jorge Chavez.

Location: Elmer Faucett s/n Callao, Peru

Coordinates: 12°01′19″S, 77°06′52″W

Railway stations

Desamparados Train Station

In Lima, at Desamparados station, the Ferrocarril Central Andino railway (535 km long) starts. The world's second highest road connects the seaport and the center of the Cerro de Pasco mining region (ore delivery). In addition, the railway line is used for tourist purposes.

The Desamparados station building is located next to the Government Palace and is used for administrative purposes, offers sightseeing tours and is an exhibition hall.

Location: Government Palace, Lima, Peru

Coordinates: 12°02′39″S, 77°01′42″W

Public transport

Lima's public transport system includes:

  • Private cars. There are very few new cars, but the city's car fleet is gradually increasing, threatening with air pollution. Today it is the main way of transportation for local residents. Traffic on the roads is chaotic, with car owners clearly prioritizing pedestrians.
  • Buses. Fairly convenient and cheap system for travel: big blue buses move along the main highways, small buses move along secondary streets. Bus routes are served by about 500 transport companies. In 2010, the 33-kilometer El Metropolitano high-speed bus route was opened, connecting the most important places and main points of the Lima metropolitan area with 5 lines. The route has 300 gray buses for 120 passengers, as well as smaller buses for 80 (yellow) and 40 passengers (orange).
  • subway;
  • taxis (for safety reasons, tourists are advised to use only official taxis);
  • motorcycle taxis and bicycle taxis (in the suburbs and peripheral areas).

In 1928 - 1931, the city also had a trolleybus system, which was reconstructed into a tramway, which existed only until the 50s.

A large number of roads in the city have a separate path for cyclists.

Metro

In 2011, the first line of the Limskaya metro was opened. Initially, a 21-kilometer route with 16 stations was put into operation. The Lima metro currently consists of one overhead (flyover) line with a length of 35 km (26 stations), which connects the northeast of the capital with the southern part of the city. The immediate plans include the construction of four more lines and three for the long term.

The metro line of the capital of Peru is the longest in the Americas, and until 2017 it was also the longest metro viaduct in the world.

The metro route runs away from tourist sites and the city center, so this is not the most convenient option for city visitors.

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Editor's Choice: Reserva Fountain Park in Downtown (Historic Center)

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Parque de la Reserva is one of the main attractions, located in the heart of the capital city of Lima, covering an area of ​​8 hectares. The park complex was built in 1929 in the neoclassical style by the design of the French architect Claude Sahut. The park became a symbol of memory of the soldiers who fought in the battles of San Juan and Miraflores during the Pacific War.

In 2006, the active restoration of the park began, which gave it a second life. And today Parc de la Reserva is a world record holder and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest park complex of fountains in the world. The large-scale project El Circuito Magico del Agua combines 13 different fountains, most of which are interactive and illuminated at night.

The largest fountain in the reserve is the "Magic Fountain" (Fuente Mágica), the height of the jet reaches 80 m. Each of the fountains deserves attention, but the most grandiose impression is made by the dancing fountain ‘Fantasy’ tunnel with laser show.

Every year, the fountain park attracts a huge number of tourists, and is also a favorite vacation spot for local residents.

Location:  Parque de la Reserva, Avenida Petit Thouars Esquina con el Jirón Madre de Dios. Centro de Lima, Lima 15046, Peru

Coordinates: 12°04′15″S, 77°02′00″W