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Lima.
Lima is the capital city of Perú, its located on the coast, next to the Pacific Ocean and about 10 million people, it was founded on January 18th of 1535 by the spaniards. Before the spaniards arrive there were some old civilizations here, now you can see their temples called Huacas around the city.
Lima its a modern city, where you can find everything you need, it has old churches, good restaurants and some museums about peruvian history. Lima its also a good place for surfing and is the place to start your trip around Perú. From Lima you can take domestic and international flights as here is the only international airport in Perú.
The historical center is a nice place to see, it has old buildings from the spaniards time and the begining of the republic. There are some interesting places to see as the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Government and the change of guard, every day at midday. Other places to visit are San Martín main square and San Francisco Church and its catcombs. There really good museums around Lima like Archaeologic Museum Larco Herrera, Gold Museum and the Lima Art Museum. In Lima you must try the local food, like Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Anticuchos and also Pisco Sour, our local main drink. There are great restaurants of typical food, most of them in Miraflores, a very populat district.
Lima is located at 500 meters above sea level , doesnt rain too much and the weahter is hot between december and April and cold and humid the rest of the year. During summer you can visit the beaches close to the city like Punta Hermosa, San Bartolo and El Silencio, this beaches are at 40 minutes south of Lima going through the Panamaricana Highway. You can get there by bus.
Lima its a modern city, where you can find everything you need, it has old churches, good restaurants and some museums about peruvian history. Lima its also a good place for surfing and is the place to start your trip around Perú. From Lima you can take domestic and international flights as here is the only international airport in Perú.
The historical center is a nice place to see, it has old buildings from the spaniards time and the begining of the republic. There are some interesting places to see as the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Government and the change of guard, every day at midday. Other places to visit are San Martín main square and San Francisco Church and its catcombs. There really good museums around Lima like Archaeologic Museum Larco Herrera, Gold Museum and the Lima Art Museum. In Lima you must try the local food, like Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Anticuchos and also Pisco Sour, our local main drink. There are great restaurants of typical food, most of them in Miraflores, a very populat district. Lima is located at 500 meters above sea level , doesnt rain too much and the weahter is hot between december and April and cold and humid the rest of the year. During summer you can visit the beaches close to the city like Punta Hermosa, San Bartolo and El Silencio, this beaches are at 40 minutes south of Lima going through the Panamaricana Highway. You can get there by bus.
One of the nicest areas of Lima is Miraflores, this is a modern district next to the ocean,, here you can find good restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hotels. Is where all the tourists stay and a good place to go out. A nice place is Larcomar, a shopping mall in front of the ocean, good for a good dinner.
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