\ud83c\udfdb History & Culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nPlaza Mayor de Lima<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The historic heart of the city, surrounded by the Lima Cathedral, Government Palace, and City Hall. At its center stands a bronze fountain from 1650.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built on the site of Lima\u2019s first church in 1535, it features an ornate choir stall, side altars, and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Famous for its catacombs and an impressive library. Its baroque fa\u00e7ade and Sevillian tiles make it an architectural gem of the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built in 1638, it boasts gilded altars and colonial paintings. It was once managed by the Jesuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Houses the remains of Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Martin de Porres. Its carved wooden dome and choir stalls are true masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built next to the saint\u2019s home, featuring her chapel, wishing well, and legendary lemon tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it stands out for its stone fa\u00e7ade and finely carved wooden balconies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A colonial mansion with five balconies and an observatory, once used to oversee the Callao port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sacred Apu in pre-Hispanic Lima, offering a panoramic city view and a site museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 km south of Lima, this pre-Incan ceremonial center was the coastal region\u2019s most important shrine. Highlights include the Temple of the Sun and Acllahuasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stretching from Miraflores to Chorrillos, these beaches are perfect for surfing, relaxing, and enjoying fresh seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the Palace of the Exposition, it showcases pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, goldwork, and a significant colonial and republican painting collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opened in 1924, its white marble fa\u00e7ade displays Italian city crests and mosaics of historical figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lima is considered the gastronomic capital of the Americas. Some of its most iconic dishes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n South America\u2019s largest Catholic procession, where thousands of devotees dressed in purple take to Lima\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Best time to visit:<\/strong> Year-round. Mild climate<\/strong>, with drizzle in winter<\/strong> and clear skies in summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccd How to Get There?<\/strong> Lima: History, Culture & Gastronomy in Peru\u2019s Capital<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1066,"template":"","class_list":["post-1298","destino","type-destino","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino\/1298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destino"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-131.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLima Cathedral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSan Francisco Church & Convent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSan Pedro Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSanto Domingo Church & Convent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSanta Rosa de Lima Monastery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPalacio Torre Tagle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCasa Oquendo o Palacio Osambela<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf3f Nature & Adventure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cerro San Crist\u00f3bal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPachac\u00e1mac<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBeaches of Costa Verde<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udfad Art & Culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Lima Art Museum (MALI)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nItalian Art Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf7d Gastronomy & Traditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udf89 Festivals & Traditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Lord of Miracles Procession (October)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Direct flights from national and international cities. Jorge Ch\u00e1vez International Airport is Peru\u2019s main gateway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"