Lima, Peru along the coast also known as Circuito de Playas de la Costa Verde at a golden hour sunset (Image Source: iStock)
In this article, we will explain everything about Capital of Peru, Lima.
Have you ever visited Peru? If yes, then you must know how attractive it is. But, if you have never visited Peru, this article is for you. You will get to know everything about it, especially if any of you are planning to visit Peru.
This article will surely be very helpful for you.
Peru, a country which is located in South America has various cities, but among them, the capital city of Peru is Lima, it is the most captivating and the largest desert city in the world as well. It is considered as an entrance door to the well-known Machu Picchu, Nazca lines, Amazon, etc.
Lima is full of treasures; you will surely enjoy it here, whether visiting with your friends or family. It’s a metropolitan city and a significant cultural center as well.
Lima’s Spanish nickname is ciudad de los reyes which means “City of Kings” and is the most entertaining and peaceful place to visit. It is the fifth largest city in South America. You can enjoy amazing sunsets and sunrises over unique beaches.
Lima has an interesting history After the conquest of Peru, Spanish conquistador francisco pizarro founded Lima city. There are many exhilarating sports and fun activities to perform, and great places to visit, such as colonial temples, restaurants, etc.
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What is the Location of Lima, Peru?
Lima, a well-known and the strategic location of the most beautiful Peruvian capital is the northern half of the Western South American coast. As mentioned earlier, that it is also the world’s second-largest desert, so it’s in the middle of Peru’s coastal desert.
It is located at sea level at a distance of 156 meters, almost 512 ft altitude. Also, if you travel from Lima to Machu Picchu by bus, you can easily feel the height difference.
But it will surely be an amazing experience, it is also one of the most populated cities because of millions of visitors every year visiting the coastal city to enjoy it’s local cultures, etc.
What are the Places to Visit in Lima?
If you are visiting Lima city then, don’t forget to do a city tour because you will get to see Lima culture, Lima Center and many amazing places. It is one of the most beautiful cities which has talking river, government palace, main port as well, etc.
Also, this is not only a historic center but, it has great restaurants as well which serve delicious peruvian food.
As mentioned, Lima is a beautiful country which has many activities to do and plenty of amazing places to visit. All these places are beautiful beyond our imagination, so if you ever visit Lima.
Then, don’t forget to visit these spectacular places such as San Francisco church, Plaza de Armas, costa verde, san pedro, torre tagle palace, beautiful nineteenth century houses etc. Some of the places to visit are briefly discussed below:
1. Plaza de Armas
As you know, Lima has a lot of places for tourist attractions; its historical buildings or homes have a different fan base. So, Plaza de Armas is also one of those buildings known as Plaza Mayor.
It’s a historical center of Lima, one of the city’s oldest buildings, but unfortunately, in 1746, Lima had a very bad earthquake in which it lost many of its buildings. However, Plaza de Armas is still standing with its original structure, which is quite interesting. However, it was built in the year 1651.
2. Barranco
As you know that Lima is not only a historic but a modern city as well which has plenty of art galleries, modern shopping centers, etc. Barranco is another one of the most attractive places to visit. It’s a picturesque street surrounded by amazing and beautiful houses, cozy boulevards, etc. It is so popular to be highlighted in a well-known singer’s song, “Chabuca Granda.”
3. Miraflores District
It is another most spectacular places of Lima peru from where the entire Pacific ocean is visible. So, if you are visiting Lima, don’t miss out visiting this beautiful place.
4. Circuito Magico del Agua
Circuito Magico del Agua is another one of the most famous places where millions of tourists visit everyone to enjoy along with their families and friends.
This place has 13 most beautiful fountains, and not only this, but it even holds a world record for the largest fountain complex in the world.
It gives a spectacular look when it shoots a water jet that is 80 meters high. If you ever visit there, it will surely be fun and worthy to watch the laser show with music synchronized with it.
If you are visiting for the first time then go along with the local tour guide to help you in visiting the metropolitan area.
Right now Lima has only 12 sites marked at Unesco world heritage site such as: Chavín Archaeological Site (1985), Chan Archaeological Zone Chan (1986), etc.
What is the Best Time to Visit Lima?
Lima’s climate is a bit humid from June to December, so it is warm in these months. But, it is the best time to visit because the temperature is normal, neither presenting heat nor extreme cold.
Suppose you visit in winter, from December till April, you sometimes have to stay at your hotel because of excessively cold temperatures. Also, the weather becomes more cloudy in winter, so you won’t be able to experience its real beauty.
Meanwhile, the temperature in autumn and spring is also quite good; it ranges between 17-23 º C. So, you can also visit in this season. But, we recommend you visit in Summer to experience the real beauty and perform all the kinds of interesting activities.
How to Travel to Lima?
Are you worried about transportation in Lima? Then, there is no need to worry because millions of tourists visit here yearly. So, it has multiple means of transportation available.
Following are the ways to travel to Lima:
By Flights:
You can easily travel to Lima by air or flight, as the international airport of Jore Chavez has many visitors every year. Also, it has multiple flights for different countries in South America, so you can easily travel to Lima.
By Bus/Car:
The most famous American highway starts from Alaska, and it touches almost every Pacific Ocean and coasts of America. All these coasts include Buenos Aires (Argentina), Guatemala City (Guatemala), etc. So, it also goes to Lima. You can travel by bus and car without facing any hassle.
By Cruise:
Collao is the most famous port in South America, which is not only used for import and export but also for tourists, performing different activities, etc. You can also use a cruise to travel to Lima; it will surely be a great experience.
Conclusion
We hope that you found our article helpful and especially if you are planning to visit any beautiful place to refresh your mind and enjoy along with your family and friends.
We also hope that all your queries related to traveling, means of transportation, etc are solved by our article. Still, if you have any queries then feel free to ask us.
Are you now ready to visit the most beautiful place, Lima, Peru along with your family?
Read on to find out where Machu Picchu is located in our detailed guide
