Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru is more than the capital. You'll find 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.
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
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!
Illustrated Resources
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.
Saint Rose of Lima - Patroness of the Americas
Saint Rose of Lima, the first Saint of the Americas, was born in Lima in 1586 and died there in 1617 after turning away from the secular life and living a life of self-mortification and extreme religious practices. Her devotion to her beliefs, her piety and her example are remembered annually on August 30, the feast day of Santa Rose de Lima.