 Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru, as well as the capital of the Lima Province. It is the cultural, industrial, financial, and transport hub of the country. The city is located in an area encompassing the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers. It lies on a desertic coast adjacent to the bay in the Pacific Ocean where its port was built and named Callao.
Founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima is also known as the City of Kings. For more than three centuries, Lima was the most important city and the greatest metropolis in South America. More than four centuries have passed since its founding as a Spanish city, and Lima has become an expression of Peru's heritage, with nearly one-third of the nation's population living in its metropolitan area.
The main attractions are the Plaza de Armas the Cathedral , Miraflores & San Isidro, Barranco & Chorrillos, Pachacamac, Pantanos de Villa, San Francisco Church, Santo Domingo Church, Torre Tagle Palace, La Merced Church, Plaza de Acho, and Chinatown.
The average temperature is 64ºF through 86ºF, and the city is at 505 feet above sea level.
The main festivities of the city are:
- January: The Founding of Lima
- February: Carnivals
- First week of March: Adventure Sports Festival
- Second week of March: Wine Festival
- March – April: Easter Week
- April 15-20: National El Paso Horse Tournament
- July 28 & 29: Independence Day
- Fourth Week of August: Cañete Week
- August 30: Santa Rosa de Lima
- First Sunday in October: Fiesta del Agua
- October 18-28: Lord of Miracles
Best Tours including a Lima visit:
More information:
Hotels in Lima:
|
