In 469 trips
It was Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro who laid the first stone here. The cathedral is bordered by 15 chapels …
Location:
Day:
04/12/2007 to 04/13/2007
Category:
Unscheduled - Lima
In 295 trips
This excellent example of baroque colonial architecture is comprised of the Convent of San Francisco, and the Capill …
In 310 trips
It is the district of gardens and the busiest beaches of the city. Without a doubt, it is also the touristic and hot …
In 174 trips
This place, which gets its name from the constant trickle of water, was the setting of important episodes in the war …
In 189 trips
This park's landscaping is unique in the capital—situated along the Pacific shoreline it is graced by a sculptured m …
In 109 trips
This enormous state building exemplifies the architecture of the military government of the 70s. It was re-opened as …
In 122 trips
Lima boasts the largest Chinese community in South America and in part, they have settled in this traditional Lima s …
In 78 trips
This man-made viewpoint overlooks the River Rímac, the Estación de Trenes de Desamparados (Abandoned Train Station), …
In 85 trips
This beautiful oasis of calm amid the tumult of the modern city allows a breath of fresh air and the chance to medit …
In 120 trips
This extraordinary architectural work is found in front of the Plaza Major, and was the old house of the Marquis Fra …
In 53 trips
This promenade was built in 1611 by the Marquis de Montesclaros, and later rebuilt in 1770 by Viceroy Manuel de Amat …
In 83 trips
Built in the late 1800s, this Bridge of Sighs is a landmark in the Barranco district, so called for the lovers who s …
In 85 trips
What was once the number one beach resort in Lima is now a bohemian barrio par excellence—preferred by artists, writ …
In 60 trips
Santa Rosa is a much-worshipped figure in Peru; today, her house is a sanctuary that serves as a testimony to her li …
In 52 trips
Peruvian businessman Miguel Mujica Gallo spent his entire life collecting different archaeological artefacts and wea …
In 46 trips
The archaeological centre, Huaca Pullana dates back to 200-700 AD. This huge construction, made from small handmade, …
In 39 trips
It is said that in 1655, a mulatto painted an image of Christ crucified on the wall of some slaves' quarters, which …
In 21 trips
This is one of the largest and most beautiful squares in Lima, and one which has been notably influenced by French a …
In 18 trips
The construction for the first church and cloisters of the Dominican Order was completed in 1578. The Altar de Los S …
Unscheduled - CHâLETTE-SUR-LOING
In 407 trips
It was here, in 1535, that Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded Lima. All the important colonial instituti …
Unscheduled - BOLíVAR
In 227 trips
This museum displays the historic development of Peru through a collection of archaeological finds. More than 100,00 …
Unscheduled - Chorrillos
In 71 trips
At present, there must be thousands of surfing enthusiasts in Peru. Those who can't use the beaches in the north (th …