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Called "Ciudad de los Reyes" (City of Kings) for the
Spanish conquerors, it was founded by Francisco
Pizarro on January 18th, 1535 on Rímac Valley, in
which diverse pre-Inca towns had been developed,
then dominated by the Inca nation.
Today it is a great city, it is the capital of the
Republic of Peru, and it is a great metropolis with
near 8 million inhabitants.
Its historical center and San Francisco's Convent
have been denominated by UNESCO "Cultural World
Heritage Site" because of the beauty and wealth
of much of their constructions.
During the colonial time, it was the most important
city in South America and it concentrated the whole
trade of the Hispanic colonies toward Spain,
reaching their maximum splendor during the XVII and
XVIII centuries. It was the capital of "Nueva
Castilla" also after the Viceroyalty of Peru. From
Callao (port), many territories in the Pacific coast
were discovered such as the Polynesia, and nowadays
you can discover all the enchantments of Peru.
In Lima you will find imposing colonial
constructions, museums in which you will be able to
recreate a complete image of the millennial Peruvian
past in its archeology, history, art and pre-Inca
archaeological locations.
Certainly, like a modern and cosmopolitan city, it
offers all the tourist services, an excellent and
modern hotel infrastructure, a great variety of
attraction centers, cultural and night amusement,
luxurious casinos and gambling houses, and excellent
restaurants, in which the exquisite and variety
Peruvian food prevails.
"But the
most important thing is that you are going to find
the hospitality and warmth of the people".
In general, Lima is the entrance door to Peru.
Through its International Airport "Jorge Chávez",
with direct flights and connections with the main
cities of the world. From Lima, you will be able to
begin trips to all the cities of the interior of the
country, to discover and enjoy all the tourist
attractiveness of this millennial country.
Visiting Lima
Historical Center of Lima
(declared "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO)
During the colonial time, the city of Lima,
headquarters of the Viceroy, was walled, and in this
area the main Spanish constructions were built
constituting invaluable historical monuments. San
Francisco's Convent, also declared "World Heritage
Site" for the artistic jewels that it possesses and
for their beautiful architecture.
Archaeological places in Lima
The geographical area of Lima before the Spanish
foundation in 1535, was inhabited by diverse
pre-Inca towns and then dominated by the Incas, who
have bequeathed magnificent constructions and
temples, conserved and restored, outstanding
Pachacámac, Puruchuco, Cajamarquilla, Huaca Pucllana,
among others.
Museums in Lima
To come closer to the millennial Peruvian culture,
Lima has diverse museums, the best ones of Peru, on
which you would be transport in the archaeological,
historic and artistic ambits. The museums of Lima
keep the richest collections in the whole Peruvian
past. Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e
Historia, Museo Larco, Gold of Peru Museum
Rímac
Urban center located in the north bank of the Rímac
river, in which you will be able to find beautiful
colonial constructions, museums and the famous "Plaza de Toros de Acho" (Bullfight Plaza of Acho).
Barranco
District of Lima called "The city of the Mills",
gentle place visited by poets, artists and
bohemians. At nights it offers big cultural and
amusement shows.
San
Isidro and Miraflores:
These are two districts of Lima that are
characterized by the modernity of their
constructions and services, and today they
concentrate most of the best hotel establishments,
restaurants, shopping centers, show centers, and the
banking, commercial and managerial system.
Source:
Go2Peru.com
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