Lima, the traditional City of Kings is the capital of the country and the gateway to getting the rest of Peru’s cities also is considered the capital of Peruvian cuisine in Latin America.
The Latin American city of Lima is a fascinating destination reason why UNESCO declared it a World Cultural Heritage Site for its colonial architecture in 1991 is because it is concentrated on historic mansions, museums full of treasures, ancient ruins pre-Incas, and colonial churches.
Lima is one of the most important financial nodes in Latin America, it still retains a certain elegance in especially San Isidro is the modern business and financial district and Miraflores is a five-star hotel, restaurant, and club haven, and its modern metropolis with all the appropriate infrastructure is ideal for conventions and international or world meetings.
HIGHLIGHTS
Iglesia San Francisco – The Colonial church and convent was built by the Spanish, house famous paintings including “Passion of Christ” series by Rubens, home of catacombs that are hard to forget.
Pachacamac ruins – This temple was one of the largest and most eye-catching pre-Hispanic complexes.
The best Museums.- Such as the Museo Arqueológico Larco Hererra that concentrates on the largest private collection of Peruvian archeology, 45,000 pieces preserved of extraordinary ceramics.
Gastronomy – Experience the flavors in excellent restaurants with varieties of many fusion, Italian, French, and Chinese dishes for international cuisine and local.
Caral ruins.- A site in the north of Lima is believed as the oldest city in the Americas, built 5,000 years ago similar to the same period as the Egyptian pyramids were built.