Lima Stories and Tips

Quote: It is unfair to say Lima lust lacking, but there really isn't much to brag about it. Outside Miraflores and a few landmarks, it is just a large city clinging on to a cliff and constantly bombarded by dust cloud blown from a not…

Quote: It is always difficult using the local bus system when you first arrive in a new city. You are never sure where the buses go, you don’t know the fare payment system and you don’t know the frequency or hours of operation. The difficulties generally…

Quote: 9:30: To begin the the best day in Lima, you want to take a taxi (20 minutes US$5) to downtown Lima, also known as el Centro. Have the taxi drop you off at the Plaza de Armas, where you can see Francisco Pizarro's grave and…

Quote: Pachacamar lies 25 miles away from Lima and is the site of ruins from Native American settlements. The site is considered a very important center for religion and contains a number of pyramids. Pachacamar when translated means he who animates the world. Around 200 to…

Quote: While walking in the Miraflores area I saw a Victorian styled restaurant at the end of a pier. I knew it was probably expensive so I did not go that day. After a city tour my final day, I decided to treat myself to the…

Quote: In the south of Bolivia, near the border with Chile, is an expanse of terrain known as the Salar de Uyuni. This area used to be an ocean millions of years ago, but all that is left of this is the salt. This may not…

Quote: If you are traveling to different sites in Peru, this museum will help to put everything you have seen or will see about ancient Peruvian culture together. The museum has several levels and covers ancient Peruvian culture from the pre-Inca to the Incas. If you…

Quote: The building which houses the museum is shaped like a fortress with old canons on the outside. It has housed the collection of Miguel Mujica Gallo for over 20 years. He purchased relics from tomb robbers and amassed a huge collection. It features gold figures,…

Quote: The Parque del Amour or Park of Love is located in the Miraflores district near the Pacific Ocean. It was opened in 1993 on Valentines day. The colorful mosaic benches may remind one of Gaudi Park in Barcelona Spain. The centerpiece…

Quote: The church and convent of San Francisco was built around 1674. The exterior of the building is a yellow colonial styled structure with Baroque architecture. Upon entering you pay $2 for a 45-minute tour. On your tour you first see the church with its wood…