-
Lima Guide
Lima is one of the most interesting and challenging cities in South America with a huge archaeological, historical, and cultural past. Most of its treasures might be well hidden, but are worth being discovered. For many visitors, Lima is just an unavoidable must; a sprawling, chaotic, dirty and ugly metropolis, the starting and ending point on their trip to more interesting and exciting gems Peru offers. But this assumption doesn't do justice to Lima.
Seeing Lima just as a gateway into Peru and rushing through this amazing city, you might miss a vital part of what is Peru today. Lima is worth to be seen as a destination for itself. Take your time to acclimatize yourself, look behind the sometimes chaotic, dirty, unpleasant and ugly exterior and discover the highlights the metropolis Lima offers. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Parque Salazar
Parks & GardensNamed after the great Peruvian aviator Alfredo Salazar the park located in Miraflores directly at the cliff offers a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean. On clear days you can see the whole bay of Lima from Chorrillos and Barranco in the south to Callao with its islands in the north. Built into the cliffs is the famous "Centro Comerci...Embassy of Brazil
Embassies & ConsulatesMany foreign countries have representations in Lima. Find here the address, telephone number and other contact details of the Embassy of Brazil
The District El Agustino
Districts of Lima & CallaoThe district of El Agustino is located directly east of the district Lima. Until 1925 the area belonged to José Enrique de la Riva Agüero and housed one of Lima's many haciendas cultivating fruits, vegetables and flowers. After his death parts of the ground were leased and sold, later the area was divided into zones giving Lima's growing populat...
SkyKitchen
Citytours & SightseeingA unique approach of getting to know one important facet of Lima and Peru offers SkyKitchen. Instead of a traditional city tour we all love and enjoy, Chef Yurac and his partner Christian introduce you to the Limeñan and Peruvian way of life differently: with one of a kind cooking classes. Instead of just watching how a cook prepares original Pe...
Parque Raimondi
Parks & GardensThe Parque Raimondi in Miraflores is one of the big parks on the cliffs. Parque Raimondi, named after the famous Italian-born Peruvian explorer, scientist, writer, cartographer and naturalist has a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean.
The District Independencia
Districts of Lima & CallaoThe district of Independencia is located north of Lima's city center. In the last years Independencia developed into the economical center of the Northern Cone of Lima. Commercial Centers like the Mega Plaza Norte and the Plaza Norte offer everything Lima's new middle-class can dream of: restaurants, cinemas, gyms, department stores, supermarket...
Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac
Huacas (Adobe Pyramids)The history of Lima and the population of the surrounding area did not only begin with the foundation of the colonial city by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Actually, the area of today’s city and province of Lima was inhabited many thousands of years before that by numerous different, highly advanced pre-Hispanic cultures that left us impressive set...
Museum of the Central Reserve Bank
Museums in LimaThe Museum of the Central Reserve Bank isn't a museum about money. In 1982 the museum opened its doors to the public with an archaeological, a Republican paintings and a coin collection. But in 2004 the impressive numismatic collection was moved to the newly opened Museo Numismatico.
Church and Convent San Pedro
Historical Churches & ConventsThis Jesuits church is one of the gorgeous religious buildings of the 17th century in Lima. From the outside it might look very simple but that makes the inside even more magnificent. Extremely remarkable are the arcades and the altars decorated with gold.
Archbishop Palace
Historical BuildingsThe Archbishop Palace is situated directly at Plaza de Armas, Lima's main square, next to the Cathedral. This important place in the middle of town reflects the immense power the church had in Colonial Lima. Constructions for the Cathedral of Lima and the original "Palacio Arzobispal" started shortly after the foundation of Lima in 1535.
lima·easy - /ˈli mə/ - /ˈi zi/
This website is made by te-media - Creative Digital Solutions. All profits we make from it through advertising and other channels go back into the project.
te-media also publishes:
In loving memory of "Jack" & "Lola"
