Lima Things to Do Tips by christian99

El Aniversario de Lima (Anniversary of Lima), anniversary of the founding of Lima, celebrated with fireworks and shows, 18 Jan, throughout the city

Carnavales, pre-Easter carnival, celebrated with street parties, concerts and the gleeful throwing of water-filled balloons at friends and unsuspecting passers-by, Feb, throughout the city

Semana Santa (Holy Week), celebrations consist of colourful processions through Lima, mid-Apr, throughout the city

Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day), celebrations include music, military and school processions and fireworks in Plaza de Armas the night before, 28-29 Jul, throughout the city

Fiesta de Santa Rosa de Lima (St Rose of Lima), public holiday celebrated with processions and music, 30 Aug, Lima Centro

Mes del Seņor de los Milagros (Month of Our Lord of the Miracles), processions occur on three separate days in honour of the patron saint of Lima, Oct, throughout the city

International Bullfighting Competitions, 1-30 Nov, Plaza de Acho

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Hello, how's it going? I just wanted to talk about a festivity taking place in peru, which can seem weird for new comers, The carnavals , this takes place in february, at this time of year people pelt each other with water ballons, flour and shoe polish, they throw them from everywhere, don't complaint because policemen will laugh at your complaint, just enjoy it.

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Directions: it is widely practice in places such as Lima down town, and districs called Los conos and Barrios populares

Barranco is a real nice place, It has tons of Spanish influence but its actually very culturally and racially mixed with several little clubs that show Afro-Peruvian dances. Almost every weekend night I believe, on friday and saturday nights...in the center of Barranco, near the train musuem, theres a food sale of typical Peruvian Creole Food. its delicious and inexpensive. There's often creole music to go along with it and its pleasant. Also, on weekend nights...theres a little fair selling jewelry and other little nice thingies. Barranco is a must. There's also lots of night clubs where u can met nice people
The bridge(puente de los suspiros) area is one of the best spots in Barranco. I really love how you have to walk on a narrow, little cobble-stone road to get to the top of the cliff, for a great oceanview. It's a great spot, but swamped with couples making out at night. The restaurant has great anticuchos!

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