Plaza Mayor. To be the oldest public space preserved in the city of Lima, where the Government Palace is placed. The Plaza Mayor and its pool are chosen to give them a more lush, the capital of Peru.
Cathedral of Lima Construction began on January 18 of 1535, is located in the Plaza Mayor of the capital Lima. Originally, it was a modest temple, but in 1564 the master builder of Jerome Loayza, designed a large temple, similar to the Cathedral of Seville. Stressing on the inside the choir stalls, the chapel of the Immaculate Churrigueresco Christ and the Ivory donated by the King of Spain Carlos V. It also found the remains of Francisco Pizarro. The tourists will watch that the downtown of Lima is full of catholic churchs by everywhere.
The Park of the Legends One of the largest zoos in Lima is without doubt the Park of the Legends. With specimens from around the world, as well as species of the three natural regions of Peru. We provide services: * Guided tours * Areas recreational and cultural * Museum Ernst Middendorf * Museo del Petroleo * The Mine Model
Plaza Italia In the block eight shred Huanta, was reopened Plaza Italia (formerly of Santa Ana). Hospital and worship, butchers, flea market, scene of celebrations, serenades and ballads, Plaza Italia in one of the most important for the residents of the Barrios Altos.
Casa de Aliaga Upright on the temple's curaca Taulichusco, is the oldest of Lima. Notable private residence which was founded by Gerónimo Aliaga and Ramirez, segoviano-companion, and Francisco Pizarro built on a "huaca" or indigenous worship. Are currently some remnants of the original building: the ballot box "Tizona" that tradition says belonged to the founder of Aliaga, quiet courtyard with ficus 125 years, with a flashlight central chapel, the walls of the chapel were covered with silver plates . (missing in the looting of 1826).
Chorrillos Persist even some historic monuments, some graceful beaches that are part of the Costa Verde, and a number of establishments offering its visitors the best seafood. A 13 km south of Lima Center is the historic district of Chorrillos. Chorrillos houses the observatory's planetarium, built on the historic Morro Solar, the scene of significant episodes of the war with Chile (1879-1883). In this place you can enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view of coastal Lima, Chorrillos to the island from San Lorenzo in Callao.
Miraflores. Five miles south of the Historic Center is the district of Miraflores. No doubt the excellent hotel and tourist district of Lima. That there are large and modern shopping areas, parks and green areas of great beauty. Among the attractions are the Miraflores archaeological complex of Huaca Pucllana (also known as "Juliana"); Reducto Park, recalling the Battle of Miraflores, the Municipal Palace, which has an active exhibition of art; Parish Church, which was rebuilt after the War of the Pacific; Alfredo Salazar Park, the Mall LarcoMar; the Parque del Amor, and Waikiki beaches and Miraflores. Besides offering an intense cultural and artistic activity. Many theaters, cinemas, art galleries, and an extensive range of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Its parks and gardens filled with flowers, recently renovated, congregate every Sunday to thousands of Lima residents attracted by the painting exhibitions, musical events and flea markets.
Parque El Olivar. Dating from the end of the Colony and its beauty and location has determined its main attraction. The forest of olive trees was the heart of urbanization. Around it were built the first residences. To this day there remain some traces of those old mansions from the turn of the century. In a quiet corner of their stands the building of the municipality district. On pastime of birding is still not very common in Lima even though Peru is the country with the second highest diversity of birds in the world. In the park on Olivar de San Isidro can be observed easily more than 15 species of birds. The birds are the most common pigeons: the Orejudo Tortola, the Cuculi with seven morning that gives him his name and Tortolita with its yellow beak. Among the more colorful is the Turtupilín with his chest and always being lit red notice to settle in the most visible. Other colors are yellow gold button ignition and La Tangara tile color blue. Looking patiently in the trees to see the despeinada Mosqueta Whistling and nervous. Common on the walls and roofs but not least amusing to observe are the American Sparrows and Sparrows Europeans.
San Isidro. It is the district "garden" of Lima. With extensive green areas and exclusive residential neighborhoods. Here are some of the most renowned restaurants, bars, hotels and the main offices of nearly all financial institutions in Peru. Home of pre-Hispanic sanctuaries. The district was created between the viceregal house finances of the Counts of San Isidro and the Huaca Huallamarca. Among them stood, vigorous, a wonderful forest of trees. In the year 1921 with the inauguration of the Av. Arequipa, Lima road that connects with Miraflores, became the nucleus in an extraordinary rustic urban area. Despite the unstoppable progress of modernity, San Isidro, still Something in the luxury suburb of solemnity that marked the beginning of the century. Recently, a booming trade has led to San Isidro to become an important business center. Taken to its modern buildings much in business. Its quiet beaches are part of the circuit of the Costa Verde.
Fortaleza del Real Felipe. The Fortress of Real Felipe, also known as Castles of Callao, is one of the few architectural features of the military and build bigger than the Spaniards in America. This had as its main task the defense of Callao of pirates and privateers, located in the port of Callao, in Peru, was until the early nineteenth century, one of the most calm; reactivated later, when the winds began to beat independentistas to force the flag of Castle.
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