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Go Exploring Someplace Unique: Visit Lima
Posted: Jun 24, 2015
An increasing number of people are stepping out of their backyards and vacationing somewhere worthwhile. There are so many different and beautiful places in the world to explore so why restrain yourself to the typical tourist-trap destinations? If you’re looking for a mix of culture, natural beauty and exotic food, Lima in Peru is an excellent destination. You can pick the finest luxury Lima hotel and stay there at incredibly affordable rates. You can enjoy the local cuisine and the explore the busy but ancient city on foot. There are many things to do in Lima.
Explore the History
Lima is the capital of Peru and a large, busy city. However, it is also ancient. It was founded by Francisco Pizarro way back in 1535 and is full of historical monuments. You can tour the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the University of San Marcos and the Church of San Francisco all on foot. All these great monuments surround the Plaza de Armas and are worth the visit. You can take public transport or a cab to the Plaza from even the finest luxury Lima hotel and not waste too much time trying to reach it.
Outdoor Adventures
If you want to visit some places other than beautiful buildings, there’s no lack of natural beauty in Lima. For outdoor exploration, you can visit one of the many parks that dot the city. Parque El Olivar is located in San Isidro and is full of olive trees. You can also visit Parque de la Amistad, which has a lagoon within in for paddling. There is also Parque de las Leyendas, which is a zoo and great fun for kids.
Not very far from the finest luxury Lima hotel is the Costa Verde, which literally means Green Coast. You can have a fun day at the beach; enjoy sunbathing or catching some waves. There’s good swell here and it attracts a lot of surfers.
Gastronomic Heaven
You can’t explore great places in this world without tasting the local cuisine. Throughout Lima, there are some great restaurants, cafes and bistros to explore. You can even try the local street food and you won’t be disappointed. People of Peru know how to dish out mouth watering dishes.
If you haven’t tasted the ceviche, you haven’t lived. You’ll get anything from classic Peruvian fare to Sushi in Lima. All these delights would be in very close proximity to the finest luxury Lima hotel.
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