Ultimate List of Best Things to Do in Lima, Peru, Lima, Peru
And that鈥檚 for good reason 鈥� the Peruvian capital city has three of the world鈥檚 50 best restaurants.
But Lima has so much more to offer than great eats: stunning ocean views, opportunities for unforgettable adventures, and an immersive history seen nowhere else.
The city鈥檚 colonial and pre-Columbian history date back thousands of years. The city was founded in 1535, just three years after Pizarro defeated the Incan ruler Atahualpa.
Much of the city鈥檚 colonial architecture still stands for you to admire.And, although Peru鈥檚 most famous monumental archaeological sites lie further inland, Lima is the home of Peru鈥檚 National Museum of Archaeology, and the city serves as a great starting point for those hoping to explore the rest of the country.
To help you narrow down your options, I鈥檝e consulted a bunch of bloggers about their favorite activities and places in Lima.
From the a cliff walk around Miraflores to paragliding, local food tours, archaeological wonders and more, here鈥檚 what they said: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
But Lima has so much more to offer than great eats: stunning ocean views, opportunities for unforgettable adventures, and an immersive history seen nowhere else.
The city鈥檚 colonial and pre-Columbian history date back thousands of years. The city was founded in 1535, just three years after Pizarro defeated the Incan ruler Atahualpa.
Much of the city鈥檚 colonial architecture still stands for you to admire.And, although Peru鈥檚 most famous monumental archaeological sites lie further inland, Lima is the home of Peru鈥檚 National Museum of Archaeology, and the city serves as a great starting point for those hoping to explore the rest of the country.
To help you narrow down your options, I鈥檝e consulted a bunch of bloggers about their favorite activities and places in Lima.
From the a cliff walk around Miraflores to paragliding, local food tours, archaeological wonders and more, here鈥檚 what they said: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Ultimate List of Best Things to Do in Lima, Peru
Guide Location: Peru » Lima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tim Kroeger
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Peru » Lima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tim Kroeger
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- near the 鈥淧laza del Amor鈥�
- Magic Water Circuit聽
- Maido
- Tierra Viva Hotels聽
- Huaca Pucllana
- Basilica Cathedral聽
- Museum of Italian Art
- Tostadora Bisetti
- El Puente de los Suspiros
- the main square
- Amoramar
- La Canta Rana
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