Lima
Tourism, sightseeing, maps, accommodations, food and drink, sports and recreation, art, culture and entertainment plus practical information for Lima, known as the City of Kings and Garden City, the capital of Peru.
Lima, - Capital of Peru and City of Kings
Lima is called the City of Kings for the day it was founded. A vastly important colonial city, Lima now suffers the ills of modern cities, but visitors who rush through it on the way to Peru's other attractions are missing a wealth of history and culture
Lima is called the City of Kings for the day it was founded. A vastly important colonial city, Lima now suffers the ills of modern cities, but visitors who rush through it on the way to Peru's other attractions are missing a wealth of history and culture
Things to Do and See in Lima, Peru
Lima is more than a city to rush through on your way to other destinations in Peru. It is a city rich in culture and things to do and see. Here you can tour the museums displaying the history and anthrologogy of the past, the richness of the Inca empire, the many regional varieties of the country, plus enjoy the neighboring beaches and sports, plus a zoo where you can see many of the country's wildlife up close. Enjoy Lima!
Lima is more than a city to rush through on your way to other destinations in Peru. It is a city rich in culture and things to do and see. Here you can tour the museums displaying the history and anthrologogy of the past, the richness of the Inca empire, the many regional varieties of the country, plus enjoy the neighboring beaches and sports, plus a zoo where you can see many of the country's wildlife up close. Enjoy Lima!
Barranco, Lima
"Barranco is the bohemian district of Lima, a strong concentrate of bars and clubs that in the after-dark hours becomes the party heart of town." Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and shopping.
"Barranco is the bohemian district of Lima, a strong concentrate of bars and clubs that in the after-dark hours becomes the party heart of town." Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and shopping.
CNN.com - Weather- Lima, Peru
Current conditions and five day forecast.
Current conditions and five day forecast.
Fotos de Lima
Click on a thumbnail for a larger image of several Lima locations.
Click on a thumbnail for a larger image of several Lima locations.
Illustrated Resources
Photos and text from some of the links to the City of Kings.
Photos and text from some of the links to the City of Kings.
Impressions of Lima
Trip report, suggestions and comments from Gerald Erichsen, About's Spanish Language Guide, include getting about in taxis, things to do and see, plus a lodging reccommendation.
Trip report, suggestions and comments from Gerald Erichsen, About's Spanish Language Guide, include getting about in taxis, things to do and see, plus a lodging reccommendation.
Lima - Introduction
Background, historical references, plus links to useful facts, cuisine and exploring Lima.
Background, historical references, plus links to useful facts, cuisine and exploring Lima.
Lima The City of the Kings
"This is the page about Lima, the capitol of Peru, called "The City of The Kings" Lima: city in west central Peru, capital of the country and of Lima Department, located on the Rímac River between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains, in Peru's arid coastal region."
"This is the page about Lima, the capitol of Peru, called "The City of The Kings" Lima: city in west central Peru, capital of the country and of Lima Department, located on the Rímac River between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains, in Peru's arid coastal region."
Lima Travel Guide
"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."
"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."
Lima, Peru
Descriptions, photos, recommended sightseeing and getting there information, tips about driving yourself or hiring a taxi and general travel tips.
Descriptions, photos, recommended sightseeing and getting there information, tips about driving yourself or hiring a taxi and general travel tips.
Peru Handbook Lima Map
Map of central Lima plus links to useful touring informantion.
Map of central Lima plus links to useful touring informantion.
Peru Travel Guide by Go2Peru.com
Walking tours, large houses, balconies, historical center, monunments and more to see in Lima.
Walking tours, large houses, balconies, historical center, monunments and more to see in Lima.
PERU Traveller Guide : Lima, the City of Kings
Attractions, recommended restaurants, nighltife, tours, things to see and do, plus information about Lima.
Attractions, recommended restaurants, nighltife, tours, things to see and do, plus information about Lima.
San Isidro, Lima
"San Isidro is an upscale, elegant district, with many good restaurants, shops and bars. It's more aristocratic than Miraflores -and obviously than the bohemian Barranco-, and surely glamorous, yet far less lively. " Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and shopping.
"San Isidro is an upscale, elegant district, with many good restaurants, shops and bars. It's more aristocratic than Miraflores -and obviously than the bohemian Barranco-, and surely glamorous, yet far less lively. " Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and shopping.