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Situated on the coast of Peru, Lima is the largest city and capital of the country. It’s the main gateway for international flights to Peru so attracts many thousands of visitors every year, including those who are coming to visit the city alone, and those who are coming to travel to other parts of Peru. Either way, Lima has a great many attractions on offer.
International flights to Lima arrive at the Jorge Chávez International Airport (airport code: LIM). Depending on where you’re staying within Lima the transfer time from the airport could be between 20 and 40 minutes. Some hotels offer airport shuttle services, or make the journey by taxi, express bus, or rental car. Flights to Lima from the UK are available with several airlines though none are direct flights. The exact routes vary with the airlines, KLM for example offers one stop flights to Lima via Amsterdam, or Iberia flies via Madrid. TAM Linhas Aereas, LAN Airlines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic also offer flights to Lima from the UK with one connection.
The Historic Centre of Lima is the centrefold of the tourism industry in the city and its importance was recognised 1988 when it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This part of the city is full of beautiful colonial architecture and history, but it’s lively also with its many bars and restaurants that are frequented by locals and tourists. There are many fine examples of colonial architecture, several of which are centred around Plaza Mayor, at the heart of the city. This large square features fountains, palm trees and benches and is surrounded by buildings such as the Cathedral of Lima and the Government Palace. The Cathedral of Lima was begun in 1535 and although there have been many changes made to this building, the façade and the main structure still remain as it was when first constructed.
Government Palace is just one of four ‘palaces’ surrounding Plaza Mayor, and this impressive structure was rebuilt in 1937. On the northeastern corner of the square is the Archbishop’s Palace, and there is also the Municipal Palace of Lima and the Palace of the Union.
Another building of significance in Lima’s historic centre is the Monastery of San Francisco. Built in the Spanish neoclassicism style this church was constructed in 1774 and ha catacombs, some of which contain human bones and are said to be linked to other churches and the cathedral in Lima.
Museums in Lima
Lima is definitely not short of museums and some come highly recommended such as Peru’s oldest and largest state museum, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru which has more than 100,000 artefacts. The scale model of Machu Picchu is particularly impressive and popular.
Lima’s Beaches
Being on the Pacific Ocean visitors to Lima can also enjoy its beaches, most of which lie to the south of the city centre. The beaches have built up their own tourism industry so hotels, restaurants and bars are plentiful, as are nightclubs. Staying in one of these hotels is a great way to enjoy the sights of Lima, and spend a few days relaxing on the beach.
International flights to Lima arrive at the Jorge Chávez International Airport (airport code: LIM). Depending on where you’re staying within Lima the transfer time from the airport could be between 20 and 40 minutes. Some hotels offer airport shuttle services, or make the journey by taxi, express bus, or rental car. Flights to Lima from the UK are available with several airlines though none are direct flights. The exact routes vary with the airlines, KLM for example offers one stop flights to Lima via Amsterdam, or Iberia flies via Madrid. TAM Linhas Aereas, LAN Airlines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic also offer flights to Lima from the UK with one connection.
Lima Tourist Attractions
Historic Centre of LimaThe Historic Centre of Lima is the centrefold of the tourism industry in the city and its importance was recognised 1988 when it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This part of the city is full of beautiful colonial architecture and history, but it’s lively also with its many bars and restaurants that are frequented by locals and tourists. There are many fine examples of colonial architecture, several of which are centred around Plaza Mayor, at the heart of the city. This large square features fountains, palm trees and benches and is surrounded by buildings such as the Cathedral of Lima and the Government Palace. The Cathedral of Lima was begun in 1535 and although there have been many changes made to this building, the façade and the main structure still remain as it was when first constructed.
Government Palace is just one of four ‘palaces’ surrounding Plaza Mayor, and this impressive structure was rebuilt in 1937. On the northeastern corner of the square is the Archbishop’s Palace, and there is also the Municipal Palace of Lima and the Palace of the Union.
Another building of significance in Lima’s historic centre is the Monastery of San Francisco. Built in the Spanish neoclassicism style this church was constructed in 1774 and ha catacombs, some of which contain human bones and are said to be linked to other churches and the cathedral in Lima.
Museums in Lima
Lima is definitely not short of museums and some come highly recommended such as Peru’s oldest and largest state museum, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru which has more than 100,000 artefacts. The scale model of Machu Picchu is particularly impressive and popular.
Lima’s Beaches
Being on the Pacific Ocean visitors to Lima can also enjoy its beaches, most of which lie to the south of the city centre. The beaches have built up their own tourism industry so hotels, restaurants and bars are plentiful, as are nightclubs. Staying in one of these hotels is a great way to enjoy the sights of Lima, and spend a few days relaxing on the beach.