It is the district of gardens and the busiest beaches of the city. Without a doubt, it is also the touristic and hotel district par excellence. Modern, cheerful, colorful, very pleasant to stroll about and enjoy the large commercial areas, parks and green spaces. It is an area of intense artistic and cultural activity which unfolds in the good theaters, cinemas and art galleries; and it is also the site of the pre-Inca temple Huaca Pucllana. Visit its cafés, pubs and restaurants and take in the fresh air at its restored gardens which on Sundays, attracts hundreds of locals and tourists to the painting exhibitions and music events.
What was once the number one beach resort in Lima is now a bohemian barrio par excellence—preferred by artists, writers and lovers for its serenity and idyllic atmosphere. The area has flourished again, over the last 15 years and its parks and republican-style mansions have regained past splendor. Cross the Puente de los Suspiros to the scenic pier overlooking the Pacific ocean. Catch a musical or cultural performance in one of the barrio's plazas, stroll along the boulevard and stop in at one of the many bars, such as La Noche.
While Peru is dappled with some of the best-preserved archaeological sites, few can only match the magnificence of Pachacamac. Sprawling over an area of 600 square kilometers (1482.6 acres), Pachacamac is steeped in the history and legends of Incan civilization. Named after the Incan god of Earth’s creator Pacha Kamaq, the settlement was inhabited around 200 CE. Awash in tawny shades, the impressive religious complex boasts of temples and burial sites composed of adobe or mud brick. Pyramid-like constructions surrounded by walls and ramps are extensively found at the site. Among all the structures, the trapezoidal Temple of the Sun is the most sought after by visitors and researchers. The top of the temple offers spectacular views of the sea. Spanish conquered the site subsequently leading to its complete abandonment. While only ruins of the site can be seen today, it still remains one of the most important finds of the Incan culture.
This beautiful oasis of calm amid the tumult of the modern city allows a breath of fresh air and the chance to meditate upon droplets of water springing from its fountain. Legend has it that these handsome woods sprouted from just three small branches, planted by the humble Peruvian saint, San Martín de Porras. The expanse formed part of the Limatambo hacienda belonging to the Dominican Monks. As fate would have it, the city's financial district is situated on a parcel of that land. Not only is it considered a historic site, on Fridays and Saturdays it bristles with newlyweds who choose this as a romantic backdrop for wedding pictures.
A Naval Base, various boulder beaches, a picturesque seafront and family homes dating between the 20s and the 50s coexist on this long peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. During the summer months bathers are especially attracted to these beaches as they offer an ideal place to cool off in the cold waters. As this quiet area is only an hour-drive away from Lima, it has become an ideal place to live.
This hill is situated close to the Rimac river and bore witness to the confrontations between the Spanish and the indigenous populations in the 16th Century. The conquistador Francisco Pizarro named it, erecting a wooden cross at its highest point. It is located at 500m above sea level and from here the visitor can contemplate an incomparable landscape: The city with its high buildings, the course of the river Rímac, as well as asphalt roads of the sea resorts and districts. An observation point with an illuminated cross, a site museum and a restaurant that has 'anticuchos' (kebabs) and 'picarones' (fritters), are its best attractions and a good motive for a visit.
It is the district of gardens and the busiest beaches of the city. Without a doubt, it is also the touristic and hotel district par excellence. Modern, cheerful, colorful, very pleasant to stroll about and enjoy the large commercial areas, parks and green spaces. It is an area of intense artistic and cultural activity which unfolds in the good theaters, cinemas and art galleries; and it is also the site of the pre-Inca temple Huaca Pucllana. Visit its cafés, pubs and restaurants and take in the fresh air at its restored gardens which on Sundays, attracts hundreds of locals and tourists to the painting exhibitions and music events.
This beautiful oasis of calm amid the tumult of the modern city allows a breath of fresh air and the chance to meditate upon droplets of water springing from its fountain. Legend has it that these handsome woods sprouted from just three small branches, planted by the humble Peruvian saint, San Martín de Porras. The expanse formed part of the Limatambo hacienda belonging to the Dominican Monks. As fate would have it, the city's financial district is situated on a parcel of that land. Not only is it considered a historic site, on Fridays and Saturdays it bristles with newlyweds who choose this as a romantic backdrop for wedding pictures.
A Naval Base, various boulder beaches, a picturesque seafront and family homes dating between the 20s and the 50s coexist on this long peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. During the summer months bathers are especially attracted to these beaches as they offer an ideal place to cool off in the cold waters. As this quiet area is only an hour-drive away from Lima, it has become an ideal place to live.
While Peru is dappled with some of the best-preserved archaeological sites, few can only match the magnificence of Pachacamac. Sprawling over an area of 600 square kilometers (1482.6 acres), Pachacamac is steeped in the history and legends of Incan civilization. Named after the Incan god of Earth’s creator Pacha Kamaq, the settlement was inhabited around 200 CE. Awash in tawny shades, the impressive religious complex boasts of temples and burial sites composed of adobe or mud brick. Pyramid-like constructions surrounded by walls and ramps are extensively found at the site. Among all the structures, the trapezoidal Temple of the Sun is the most sought after by visitors and researchers. The top of the temple offers spectacular views of the sea. Spanish conquered the site subsequently leading to its complete abandonment. While only ruins of the site can be seen today, it still remains one of the most important finds of the Incan culture.
This hill is situated close to the Rimac river and bore witness to the confrontations between the Spanish and the indigenous populations in the 16th Century. The conquistador Francisco Pizarro named it, erecting a wooden cross at its highest point. It is located at 500m above sea level and from here the visitor can contemplate an incomparable landscape: The city with its high buildings, the course of the river Rímac, as well as asphalt roads of the sea resorts and districts. An observation point with an illuminated cross, a site museum and a restaurant that has 'anticuchos' (kebabs) and 'picarones' (fritters), are its best attractions and a good motive for a visit.
Playa Makaha is a small curved beach with good waves, but it is not just the waves that attract the surfers, who also go to Roquitas and La Pampilla beaches.It is rather that the beaches from Costa Verde, where these beaches are found, have an unbeatable view of Lima and their closeness to the city makes them perfect for surfing, so that if what you really want to do is go swimming, it is advisable to get away from the center of the city and head for the beaches in the south.