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Center of Lima<\/h4>\n
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San Martin Square<\/h5>\n
This square is located in the 9th block of the Colmena avenue (literally, “bee-hive avenue”!) in the historic center of the city. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. In the center of the square you will see the monument that was erected to honour the liberator of Per\u00fa: Jos\u00e9 de San Mart\u00edn.
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\nAround this statue, the Grand Hotel Bol\u00edvar, Col\u00f3n Theatre, Giacoletti Building, and the Fenix Building, among other buildings of a Neocolonial architectural style. I recommend that you consider this beautiful and emblematic place from among the places to see in Lima.
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What to do in Lima – San Martin Square: Square that honours San Martin, the liberator of Per\u00fa.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Trujillo Street<\/h5>\n
Trujillo Street is a beautiful, ancient and commercial passageway that connects the center of Lima with the neighbourhood of R\u00edmac through the oldest stone bridge in all of Lima. Strolling along this street will show you how ancient this street is, thanks to the architecture of the houses located along this road and the gorgeous wooden balconies that make this street so pretty.
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What to do in Lima – Trujillo Street: Historic street of Lima adorned with mansions and wooden balconies.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Place of Arms<\/h5>\n
This is the main square, central in Lima and visited by tourists and locals alike for its being a historic icon of the city. This square occupies a whole block and is surrounded by buildings of great importance for the city, such as the Governmental Palace of Per\u00fa, the Cathedral of Lima, Peru Square, the Sagrario Church, and the Archbishop’s Palace, among others.
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\nYou can practically feel and breathe the historicity of this square, but as always we want to make sure you are safe, so please keep an eye on your belongings. It’s not dangerous here, as long as you pay attention!
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What to do in Lima – Place of Arms: Main square where the city of Lima was founded.<\/p><\/div>\n
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River Esplanade<\/h5>\n
Only a few blocks from the Place of Arms, you will find the River Esplanade. There’s a little square here too, called the Great Chabuca. You can enjoy green areas, pretty views, and cycling here, but the best of it all is undoubtedly the food. You can find such delicious dishes as ceviche, “tiradito”, tuna and potato terrine, or how about a salted pork loin? In reality, there is a lot to do in Lima, and especially a lot to eat.
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What to do in Lima – Center: View of the River Esplanade and the center of Lima.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Miraflores<\/h4>\n
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Twin Bridge<\/h5>\n
This is a bridge with a very modern design that we think you’ll like. It is located over the Balta slope leading downwards toward Miraflores beach. Thanks to the beauty of its construction, we think that visiting this bridge merits a spot on your list of things-to-see in Lima.
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What to do in Lima – Twin Bridge: Modern bridge located over the Balta slope leading to the beach.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Larcomar<\/h5>\n
Larcomar is a beautiful and exclusive commercial centre in Miraflores where you can also enjoy a gorgeous view of the sea. I recommend that you stop by this mall to see some of the Peruvian handicrafts, try some of the best dishes and cocktails that are typical of Per\u00fa, and of course take a gander at the ocean.
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What to do in Lima – Larcomar: Exclusive commercial centre of Miraflores.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Antonio Raimondi Park<\/h5>\n
This is another green space in Miraflores that offers walks and a view of the ocean that we think you will find very pleasant. You can also fly here – paragliding costs about 70 USD. Check out Miraflores from the air, it’s one of the best things to do in Lima!
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What to do in Lima – Antonio Raimondi Park: Park with spectacular views to the sea.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Kennedy Park<\/h5>\n
This park can be found right in the heart of Miraflores and it is one of the top spots for tourist in all of Miraflores. The park is surrounded by restaurants, bars, clubs and even hand-pushed carts that vendors use to sell traditional Lima deserts such as picarones, churros, mazamorra morada, among others. Kennedy Park is also known as the Park of Cats, due to the surprising quantity of cats that call this park home.
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What to do in Lima – Kennedy Park: Attractive park where many cats live.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Park of Love<\/h5>\n
Beside Antonio Raimondi Park is the Park of Love: yet another park with a breathtaking view of the ocean and spaces to walk, bicycle, and roller-blade. You’ll also see an intriguing statue of a couple kissing, which was inaugurated on the 14 of February in 1993.
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What to do in Lima – Park of Love: Park that honours the day of Saint Valentine.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Huaca Pucllana<\/h5>\n
Another thing you should visit in Lima is this archaeological site in Miraflores. The huaca (or, “monument”) belonged to the Lima, Wari and Ychsma cultures between the years 400 to 1400 CE. This is a very important site, locally, and for tourists, and it is a very visited site despite having been abandoned for many years.
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What to do in – Huaca Pucllana: recovered archaeological monument that was in use from 400 to 1400 CE.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Barranco<\/h4>\n
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Plaza Chabuca Granda<\/h5>\n
In this square rests a statue that is very important for the folks of Lima – that of the great Chabuca Granda, a composer and singer of a kind of Peruvian Creole music. A nice spot for a walk and to admire the pleasant view from the Bridge of Sighs. Old houses and colourful flowers also make this place very welcoming and charming. <\/p>\n
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Barranco Main Square<\/h5>\n
When you make your list of what to do in Lima, don’t leave this item off your list for any reason! This beautiful spot has a church and library but the most attractive thing about it is a sculpture that can be found in the center of the square. The statue is called La Danaide Venus, from Greek myths, and it is surrounded by other marble statues.
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What to do in Lima – Barranco Main Square: Beautiful plaza located in the centre of the Barranco district.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Callao<\/h4>\n
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La Punta Callao Viewpoint<\/h5>\n
This look-out is in the La Punta Callao district that draws a lot of touristic attraction thanks to its spectacular view of the Cantolao beach. What to do in Lima – Viewpoint La Punta Callao: Beautiful view of the Cantolao Beach in Callao.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n In Callao, you can also visit this marvelous place. The Palomino Islands are a group of small islands where plenty of seals and birds live. The best thing about this place is that you can actually swim with the seals! This tour costs about 75.00 USD and they take you on a yacht to the islands. This is without a doubt one of the best places to see and experience in Lima. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Known locally as “El Salto del Fraile”, this restaurant can be found on the coast of the Pacific in the Chorrillos district; this restaurant offers an exceptional view of the sea. It is called El Salto del Fraile to commemorate a tragic love story in which a young man leaped into the ocean. The restaurant hosts a re-enactment of sorts on Saturdays.
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Palomino Islands<\/h5>\n
Chorrillos (literally, “trickles”)<\/h4>\n
The Diving Priest<\/h5>\n
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