Lima
Lima, the capital Peru, is a large city that couples modern mega city and islands. It is home to some of the best beaches in the world and enjoys great subtropical climate, never too warm or too cold. In this wonderful paradise it almost never rains and is sunny most of the time. Venture outside the city and you find an extremely arid desert. If you enjoy the beach and tropical paradise then Lima is the place for you!
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Things to do in Lima
Lima is home to many different tropical and aquatic activities. Just a short distance from Lima are the Palomino Islands. Cruises are available to this destination. There you can see many different oceanic life such as sea lions. If you’re adventurous you could even swim with some! Do you surf? Head over to any of Lima’s beautiful beaches and take out your surf board- you’re sure to find some sick waves! Looking for something indoor? Hit up the metropolitan area and do some Paragliding and Hang-gliding. Companies like AeroXtreme and PeryFly offer day courses and gliding excursions. If you’re feeling active then take a bike tour through Lima’s historic downtown. Companies such as Bike Tours of Lima take you to all the best spots including Barranco, San Isidro, Miraflores, Chorrillos, and the downtown. There’s also mountain biking nearby. Tours are conducted in English or Spanish and you are usually able to rent a bike from a small fee. Check first to see if they do in fact rent bikes! Are you into art? Head over to the Museo Larco. This building was founded in 1926 and showcases remarkable galleries that chronicle the history of Peru. Also located there is the Cafe del Museo and Museum Gallery Shop.
Nightlife in Lima
If you’re looking for some fun in a tourist-rich environment then head over to a small street between Parque Kennedy and Bellavista, known locally as the “calle de las pizzas”. For a more bohemian experience hit up the Cafe de la Paz right in front of the Kennedy Park. If disco is more your style then the Nebula is where you want to go. Lima also has fantastic jazz clubs including Jazz Zone and Satchmo. For other options try going to the Barranco neighborhood south of Miraflores. They have many clubs and cafes that are popular among college students. Be sure to get a Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru.
Dining in Lima
Lima offers a vast variety of foods including fresh sea food. Lima is very health-conscious and prepares it’s foods as such. It’ll be hard finding anything fried. If you want some true Peruvian food make sure to try Ceviche which is said to be some of the best food in Lima. Eating Ceviche late in the day can be very acidic and irritate the stomach so be sure to eat it earlier. For this reason many Ceviche shoppes aren’t open past 5 pm.
Shopping in Lima
Lima’s shopping is mostly market-type where you can go and negotiate a price for good but most likely fake items. Hit up the Polvos Azules near central Lima to buy cheap clothes, cd’s and dvd’s, shoes, backpack’s, spirits, and perfumes.
Lima travel tips
- The Taxis in Lima are not metered so you must agree a price before getting in.
- Tourist violence is rare but theft is extremely common. Hold on close to your things!
- Avoid soccer stadiums before and after big games. People can get very violent.
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