
There is no better way to start your visit to Lima than where it all began. The Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor is the birthplace of Peru\u0027s capital and still the city\u0027s main hub. Around the sq...
Santa Cruz City (or Santa Cruz de la Sierra) has the second highest population and economically the most prosperous. La Paz city has a wonderful tropical climate. If you arrive in carnival time everything is closed and you won't get anywhere easily or exchange money.
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There is no better way to start your visit to Lima than where it all began. The Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor is the birthplace of Peru\u0027s capital and still the city\u0027s main hub. Around the sq...
The amount of churches in Lima can be overwhelming to a first-time visitor. Wherever you look, you\u0027ll find great religious buildings rich in both architectural detail and history, especially when...
Showcasing over 45,000 artifacts that span over 5,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history, this museum is a true cultural experience not to be missed while in Lima. Its location is as historic as ...
At night, the Parque de la Reserva comes alive with a magical show of water, music and light put on by thirteen cybernetic fountains. The shows take place from Tuesday to Sunday at 19h15, 20h15, and 2...
In the heart of Miraflores lie the remains of a pre-Inca pyramid, built around 500 AD and said to have served as a ceremonial and administrative center for a coastal indigenous civilization. Visits to...
A rich young woman falls in love with a street sweeper. Forbidden by her father to be with the love of her life, she spends her days sighing from her window hoping to see him again. That\u0027s just o...
Across from the Government Palace sits one of the city\u0027s historic jewels. Casa de Aliaga is not only the oldest colonial mansion in Lima, but also the oldest house in America, which was owned by ...
Book a tour and visit the grounds of the oldest city in the Americas. Located 200 kilometers north of Lima, The Sacred City of Caral offers you a chance to explore the remnants of the Norte Chico civi...
If you\u0027re looking for a nice spot to watch the sunset, come for a stroll along this small and charming park overlooking the coast. Flowers and colorful benches bedeck the area while a big sculptu...
Named after the former U.S. President, this park in the heart of Miraflores is a nice quick stop while in the area. Mostly known for being home to countless stray cats, this small park also serves as ...
Soak up 3,000 years of Peruvian history with an impressive collection of paintings, textiles, ceramics and furniture that spans the period from pre-Columbian to Republican times. Nearby, you\u0027...
Founded by Peruvian-born fashion photographer Mario Testino, this museum displays a permanent collection of his work, including a room dedicated to Princess Diana alongside temporary exhibitions of Pe...
EmergencyNumbers
Police: 105 Ambulance: 106 Fire Brigade: 116
Currency
1 Nuevo Sol = 30 cents ($) US Dollars are widely accepted as a form of payment as well.
Newspapers
El Comercio La República Perú 21 Andean Air Mail \u0026 Peruvian Times (news in English)
OpeningHours
Shops are usually open from 9h30 - 20h (Mon - Sat) and on Sundays from 11h - 18h. Regarding entertainment venues, they usually stay open until 1h on weekdays and until 3h on the weekends, while restaurants tend to remain open until 22h.
Population
9,751,717
TouristInformation
iPerú Tourist Information and Assistance +51 1 574 80 00 (24 hours) Office at the Larcomar Mall in Miraflores Plaza Gourmet Nivel 1, Stand 211 +51 1 234 03 40 Mon - Sun: 11h - 21h *This guide was researched and written by João Paulo Leite
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