"LIMA" Lima by swesn

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Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, along the Pacific coast. It stretches all the way to the seaport of Callao.

Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of the Kings, because the Spanish needed a city by the ocean for easier trade. It soon became the most important city in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru, thereby leading to the decline of Cusco and, after the Peruvian War of Independence, officially became the capital of the Republic of Peru.

I have been to Lima twice, once in 1999 and once in 2005.

PERU 2005 >>

... +| Part of SA 2005 |+ ...

For more details of my LIMA Travelogue (SA 2005), please visit :

08) TOUCH OF PERU
( .. Chiclayo .. Cajamarca .. Huaraz .. Lima .. Arequipa .. Puno .. )

Last visit to Lima: Oct 2005
Intro Written Dec 24, 2007
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BARRANCO Things to Do (3)

This southern suburb is a very charming seaside resort. When you reach the centre, you can't help but admire the quaint... more travel advice

MIRAFLORES Things to Do (3)

Miraflores is the social hub of Lima. There are many hostels and restaurants here, and is considered a relatively safer... more travel advice

PLAZA DE ARMAS AND SURROUNDING Things to Do (3)

The Plaza de Armas (also known as Plaza Mayor) of Lima is a World Heritage Site, declared by UNESCO. Along its two... more travel advice

LIMA Hotels (1)

PROS : - Beautiful colonial house with a courtyard, portales surrounding the courtyard, gorgeous living room and dining... more travel advice

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