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Lima

Founded in 1535 by the Spanish 'Conquistador' Pizarro, Lima is the capital of Peru . The city replaced Cuzco as capital and soon became the richest settlement of Spain in the New World . Today Lima is a metropolis of over eight and a half million inhabitants. In the centre you can find various interesting sights, like the museum of Anthropology , the Gold museum, the catacombs of the San Francisco Church and the Plaza de Armas.

  • ACCESS ROUTES
    Lima is the centre of all transport, national and international.
  • ACCOMMODATION
    All types of accommodation are available in Lima . It is best to stay in the areas of Miraflores or San Isidro.
  • WHEN TO GO
    Lima can be visited all year. Summer is from December to May.
  • HOW LONG
    We recommend spending at least 1 day in Lima.
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Excursions

Lima - Gold Museum:

Gold Museum

This museum has a private collection of pre-Inca and Inca gold, jewelry and ceremonial objects.

  • Included: transport/guide/entrance fees.
  • Time: 3 hours.
  • Type: this tour can be booked as a private tour or as a SIC service.
City Tour:

During the city tour you visit the centre of Lima and some of the mayor districts like Miraflores and Barranco. The historic centre has many beautifully designed gates, altars and colonial balconies as well as a bustling pedestrian walkway linking the two plazas.

Barranco

  • Included: transport/guide/entrance fees.
  • Time: 3 hours.
  • Type: Type: this tour can be booked as a private tour or as a SIC service.
Pachacamac:

Pachacamac is located at 31 km . south Lima , in the valley of Lurín . It is a Pre-Inca and Inca archaeological construction. The archaeologists assume that this place was inhabited since 200 AC up to 1533. There is an on-site Museum, open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. There is also an exhibition of archaeological remains found in this complex, ceramic, textile, idols, etc.

Pachacamac

  • Included: transport/guide/entrance fees.
  • Time: 3 hours.
  • Type: this tour can be booked as a private tour or as a SIC service.
 
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