Written by LenR on July 1, 2009
- 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...
Written by nicolaTomasa on August 29, 2008
- 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...
Written by lashr1999 on May 7, 2006
- 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...
Written by lashr1999 on May 7, 2006
- 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...
Written by dconlisk on March 25, 2002
- 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...
Written by lashr1999 on May 7, 2006
- 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...
Written by lashr1999 on May 7, 2006
- 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...
Written by lashr1999 on May 7, 2006
- 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...
Written by lashr1999 on May 7, 2006
- 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...
Written by astrid_travel on September 8, 2002
- Most travellers to Peru will, at some point, pass through the capital, Lima. As with most South American cities, Lima does not fail to leave an impression- you either love it or hate it,...
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