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THINGS TO DO
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DoThe city of kings offers a wide variety of activities. As it is one of the few South American capitals in front of the sea (apart from Montevideo and Buenos Aires) and is in between different sea currents, Lima is a paradise for surfers and food ba... |
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TOURIST INFORMATION
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As the major point of entry to the country, Lima has developed an important tourism industry, characterized by its historic center, archeological sites, nightlife, museums, art galleries, festivals, and popular traditions. Lima is home to an ample ra... |
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NIGHTLIFE IN LIMA
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MirafloresFor a bit of fun in Miraflores, try the small street between Parque Kennedy and Bellavista, locally known as the "calle de las pizzas" (Pizza Street). It is a big tourist trap, but on the other hand you are guaranteed to meet other traveler... |
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HISTORY OF LIMA
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The history of Lima, the capital of Peru, began with its foundation by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. The city was established on the valley of the Rímac River in an area populated by the Ychsma polity. It became the capital of the Viceroyalt... |
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AIRPORT
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Jorge Chávez International Airport (IATA: LIM, ICAO: SPIM), known as Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez in Spanish, is Peru's main international and domestic airport. It is located in Callao, 11 kilometers (7 mi) from the Historic Centre of Lima a... |
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FOUNDATION
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In the pre-Columbian era, the location of what is now the city of Lima was inhabited by several Amerindian groups. Prior to the arrival of the Inca Empire, the valleys of the Rímac and Lurín rivers were grouped under the Ychsma polity. Their presence... |
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