Lima – the underrated capital of Peru

Not in vain, the historic center of Lima was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and, therefore, placed under its protection. Here you will find some very interesting historical buildings and, of course, the beautiful Plaza Mayor with its fountain dating from 1651. The course is the zero point, from here all distances are measured in Peru.

The “Cathedral of Lima” became the last resting place of Pizarro, whose secular remains are today in the first lateral chapel. If you want to visit the cathedral outside the services, you must pay an entrance fee of 10 soles. But then you can also visit the Religious Art Museum next to the main altar, where you can find numerous works of art.

The government palace “Government Palace” is located today where the Pizarros palace was. If you do not want to take a guided tour of the building, you can also see the change of guards, who are dressed in colorful clothes every day, except on Sundays for lunch.

If you want to follow the steps of the Incas and the oldest villages, you can do so at the Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site in Miraflores dating from before the Incas. In the past, the people of Lima, who also owe their name to the Peruvian capital, used to live here.

And also in the district of San Isidro there is an excavation site. The Huaca Huallamarca is a memory that vanishes from the Hualla town.

Ok, of course, New York has the title of “City that never sleeps”, but Lima is not bad either. Here you can experience something throughout the day. Whether it’s live music in one of the many bars, clubs and pubs in Miraflores or rather a relaxing day in the almost Caribbean neighborhood of Barranco, boredom is barely noticeable here.

Lima is also a true feast for the culinary senses. If you visit here, you should not ask about one or another kilos, that you can grow here. Especially recommended is ceviche, raw fish or seafood cooked in lemon or lime juice. The Pisco national drink can be found here on almost every corner.

If you want to use the time (and extremely favorable prices) for a little shopping, you will definitely find what you are looking for in the Jiron de la Union, a long pedestrian street in the center of the city. If you are looking for a place where you can really find everything, you should visit the Jockey Plaza Shopping Center in the district of Surco. It is one of the largest shopping centers in the city and offers everything from banks to boutiques and hardware stores, all in one.

The capital offers many opportunities for sightseeing. Strolling along the promenade, visiting the museums with their magnificent works of art, strolling along the beach, parks, enjoying the nightlife or visiting one of the many archaeological sites make the capital of Peru a unique experience.

The stations of Lima are a little easier: there are summers and there is winter. The best time to visit is in the summer months, which are from December to April. Then the fog, which is almost famous for winter, disappears and the sky is clear at temperatures between 18 ° – 29 ° Celsius. In summer, are the fascinating sunsets for which Lima is known. When the sky glows red fire, orange, pink and purple around seven o’clock in the afternoon, the locals call it the “Sky of Witches”: the sky of the witches.

In the winter months (June to August), the average temperature is around 15 degrees Celsius, the days are often cloudy and rainy, and a thick fog called “Garua” widens. However, surfers and other water sports fans are very happy in winter, since cold temperatures also mean better winds and, therefore, better conditions for surfing.

In May and November, so to speak, “spring and autumn” can lead to dramatic temperature differences in a short period of time. If you want to visit Lima, you must be prepared for everything in terms of luggage technology, from shirts and shorts to thick sweaters.

Lima offers accommodation for all budgets, most of which are located in the modern district of Miraflores or downtown. From a simple but elegant hostel in a central location with English and German speaking staff to the luxury hotel like the J.W Marriott Lima or the Belmond, it is guaranteed that you will find the right place to stay.