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Experience Peru in a Unique Way

Author: Joana Flores
by Joana Flores
Posted: Jun 04, 2015

Lima is the capital of Peru and is a city that is covered by smog for a large part of the year. Many parts of the city look monochrome and washed-out and some may also go to the extent of saying that it’s boring and plain. Regardless of what the naysayers have to say about this city, the fact is that it is Latin America’s best-kept secret. This ancient city has a multicultural vibe and boasts some of the best cuisine in the Americas. You will find architecture here that dates back 5 centuries.

World Class Hotels

New money is being poured into infrastructure and regeneration and there are also a number of conservation projects in progress at the UNESCO-listed historic center. This is a very glamorous city and you will also find many world class hotels in Peru. The one way to get the best of out of the city is to put up at a centrally-located hotel in Lima. It will help you access all the nearby places of interest from a central location. The city has a number of interesting things to offer. You can visit the Museo de Oro (Gold Museum). It has beautifully displayed shiny necklaces as well as gold-plated ponchos and erotic-themed antiquities.

Places of Interest

The Museo Larco located in the in the interesting Pueblo Libre district is only 20 minutes from the city airport. It has a 44,000-piece collection that originated from the Chimu and Moche people. The Huaca Pucllana, is another ancient treasure that is a must visit. This ceremonial center dates back to A.D 400. Over the centuries it has been occupied by the "Lima" native group, and later on by the Wari, Ichma & Inca people. The city has amazing architecture in the form of colonial mansions that have ornate balconies.

Relax in Luxury

While you relax in the luxury of your hotel in Lima, you will know that this is truly one of the best tourist destinations in the Americas. The hotels in Peru cater to a range of tourists. You will find very base-line ones that backpackers and students tend to live at. Then, there are the median-range ones where you will see a number of large families and then there are those that cater to the wealthy too. These are plush, well-appointed and offer every modern amenity possible. Peru is truly a country whose time has come.

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