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Lima 360° Gastronomic Lima, from the The table where 04 to the 14 it all comes world together History guide An ancient The of Lima 06 city 16

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Adventure Tours Outdoor Lima itinerary 12 Lima 22 Schedule 24 Lima calendar

A city that looks out over the Pacific Ocean from a natural balcony, home to nearly 10 million people with countless stories, immigrants from a thousand different places. A city with a past and future, with innovators and entrepreneurs, with art, handcrafts, and industry. A city that delicious and knows how to celebrate life. Lima, a city filled with opportunities.

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Principal Port: El Callao Lima, from the Andes to the world Located on the central coast of , Lima brings together the variety and complexity of an entire country in a single vibrant and captivating metropolis. It is the only city that looks out over the sea yet begins in the Andes.

5000 years of history Spanish 0-5000 meters 19.4º founding: meters average 18 January 1535 9 886 647 154 Lima has inhabitants average elevation temperature (INEI, 2015) nd 2 Highest ranked in Latin America (2016) 18 848 207 passengers 176 865 aircraft Every Lima Politically, Lima 27 refers to a region, a airlines province, a city: Metropolitan + Info: lima-airport.com Lima, and a district. Greater Lima includes 43 districts (divided into Lima North, South, East, Central).

A multicultural city Throughout its history Lima has been spurred on by migration from around the world and from other regions of the country. One could say that many bloodlines her veins. is her principal capital.

Lima is home to the Km² largest Chinese population 2672.3 and the second largest is the total area of nikkei community in Metropolitan Lima Latin America. 06

History An ancient city , the continent’s oldest civilization, arose 5000 years ago. Since that time, different Pre-Inca cultures have occupied the land that is today Lima. With the arrival of the Incas and later the , the landscape became speckled with the huacas, churches, and monuments that today make up the historical patchwork that is our capital city.

The huaca trail (AD 200) Gral. Borgoño 8th block, Jirón Carabaya (on the Modern buildings Was the most important Miraflores Main Square), Lima side-by-side with more than archaeological site on the Wed-Mon 9am-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | Sat 300 archaeological sites. central coast. 10am-1pm | Sun 1pm-5pm Be sure to visit these three: Old Panamericana The churches trail San Francisco Church and A tour on foot of the city’s Highway (South) Convent (1672) three most important Huallamarca (200 BC) Lurín (km 31.5) Its catacombs hold the churches. This archaeological Tues-Sat 9am-4:30pm | remains of more than 25 monument has the shape of Sun 9am-3:30pm thousand people. a truncated pyramid and Lima Cathedral (1535) houses more than 70 Pucllana (AD 400 to 700) The city’s principal church, Jirón Lampa, intersection funeral bundles. Constructed by the Lima it houses the Lima Museum with Jirón Áncash culture, this is the most of Religious Art. Mon-Sun 7am-12pm | Av. Nicolás de Ribera 201, visited huaca inside 4pm-8pm San Isidro the city. Tues-Sun 9am-5pm Museum of the Santo Audio guides Domingo Convent (1535) It presents an exceptional The museum holds the outlook of Pre-Columbian for the historic remains of San Martín de and the museum also center Porres and Santa Rosa has an excellent Tour Lima’s historic center de Lima café-restaurant. using this series of seven audio guides: churches Jirón Conde de Superunda Av. Bolívar 1515. monuments, parks, con Jirón Camaná Pueblo Libre museums, balconies as if Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm Mon-Sun 9am-10pm the city were telling its (01) 461 1312 own story. Lima through its museums Pedro de Osma Museum A tour of Lima’s 14 centuries of South most visited museums. Andean art presented in a splendid mansion in The National Museum Barranco, a fine example of , of national heritage. Anthropology and Av. Pedro de Osma 421, Caral, the cradle Of the most visited, this Barranco of the museum is indispensable Tues-Sun 10am-6pm The oldest civilization on on the history trail. (01) 467 0063 the continent was founded in the Supe valley (to north Plaza Bolívar s/n, of Lima) 5000 years ago. Pueblo Libre Archaeological Its seven pyramids and Mon-Sat 8.45am-5pm | circular plazas cover 68 Sun and Public Holidays sites can be found hectares. 8.45am-4pm all over Lima (01) 321 5630

Amano Pre-Columbian LUM – Place of Museum Memory, Tolerance, and This museum houses one of Social Inclusion the most interesting This museum is dedicated private collections in Lima. to the years of conflict during final decades of the Lima’s huacas Retiro St. 160, Miraflores 20th century. Download the map of Mon-Sun 10am-5pm Lima’s huacas containing all (01) 441 2909 Bajada San Martín 151, the information about the archaeological sites that can Miraflores. be visited in the city. Tues-Sun 10am-6pm (01) 719 2065 JR. SANCHO DE RIVERA

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Cultural industries All the arts All of the country’s artistic and cultural expressions converge in Lima. Museums, galleries, theaters and cultural centers all host ’s past and present.

Museums MATE Fórum Wu Galería The spaces where Peruvian Av. Pedro de Osma 409, Barranco Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores Paseo Sáenz Peña 129, Barranco art is son full display. Tues-Sun 10am-7pm Mon-Fri 10am-8:30pm | Mon-Fri 10:30am-7pm | (01) 200 5400 Sat 11am-2pm / 4pm-8 pm Sat: 3pm-7pm Museum of Italian Art (01) 446 1313 (01) 247 4685 Av. Paseo de la República MAC - Museum of 250, Lima Historic Center Contemporary Art Lucía de la Puente Pancho Fierro Municipal Tues-Sun 10am-4:30pm Av. Miguel Grau 1511, Barranco Paseo Sáenz Peña 206, Gallery (01) 321 5622 Tues-Sun 10am-6pm Barranco Santa Rosa Passage 114, Lima (01) 514 6800 Mon-Fri 11am-7pm | Tues-Sun 10am-8pm Municipal Theater Museum Sat 3pm-7pm (01) 632 1543 Jirón Huancavelica 338, Art galleries (01) 477 9740 Lima Historic Center Venues for young people Theaters Mon-Fri: 10am-1pm / and well-known Revolver Stages to enjoy Peruvian Av. El Bosque 291, San Isidro 2pm-6pm contemporary artists talent at its best. (01) 632-1300 ext. 1779 Tues-Sat 11am-8pm (01) 608 0884 Enlace - Gran Teatro Nacional MALI - Lima Museum of Art Contemporary Art Av. Javier Prado Este 2225, Paseo Colón 125, Lima Av. Camino Real 1123, Sala Luis Miró Quesada San Borja Tues-Sun 10am-7pm | San Isidro Garland (01) 715 3659 Sat 10am-5pm Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Av. Larco 400, Miraflores (01) 204 0000 (01) 222 5714 Tues-Sun 10am-10pm (01) 617 7264 Teatro Municipal San Marcos de Lima Cultural Center There are Jr. Ica, cuadra 4, Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Cercado de Lima Lima more than 30 (01) 315 1300 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm theaters in (01) 619 7000 ext. 5206 Metropolitan Yuyachkani Jirón 363, Spanish Cultural Center Lima. Magdalena del Mar in Lima (01) 263 4484 Jirón Natalio Sánchez 181, Lima Teatro La Plaza Tues-Sun 12pm-10pm Centro Comercial Larcomar, (01) 330 0412 Miraflores (01) 505 0550 Cultural Center Performing Av. Larco 770, Miraflores Arts Cultural Mon-Sun 10am-10pm Do you want (01) 617 7268 to see a theater centers or dance Venues for all types of performance? cultural expression: cinema, Centro Cultural PUCP Enter here. theater art, photography... Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro Alliance Française Mon-Sun 10am-10pm Av. 4595, (01) 617 7268 Miraflores (01) 610-8000 Peruvian-Japanese Cultural Center House of Peruvian Av. Gregorio Escobedo 803, Danza Literature Jesús María Nueva Jirón Áncash 207, Lima Mon-Fri 8:30am-8pm | The Lima Danza Tues-Sun 10am-7pm Sat: 8:30am-1pm Nueva (New Dance) (01) 426 2573 (01) 518 7450 International Festival is organized every year by ICPNA. Británico Cultural Peruvian-North American Bellavista 531 | Malecón Balta Cultural Institute - ICPNA 740, Miraflores Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm / 3pm-7pm | Miraflores. Sat 10am-2pm | Tues-Sun 11am-8pm Sun 2-8pm (01) 706 7000 (01) 615 3636 Gran Teatro Nacional Discover the varied program (music, folclore, opera) the National Theater has for you. 12

Adventure Outdoor Lima A geographical space for a enjoying variety of activities, from the ocean’s waves, to mountain scenery. Paragliding From Raimondi Park located on the Miraflores cliff walk you can soar over the Lima coast Bird on an unforgettable flight. watching Los Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge is home to species such as the great white heron, 80 Surfing the Peruvian thick-knee, masl the red duck, and On beaches such as the peregrine falcon. La Herradura in Chorrillos, Pico Alto in , and Cerro Azul in Cañete. 20 masl 5 Peruvian Paso masl 0 Horse Riding masl Tour the Lurin River valley on a beautiful example of the Marine fauna traditional Peruvian Paso Horse, Sea lions, Humboldt penguins, national heritage. guano birds on the islands of San Lorenzo and Palomino. 4000 masl

2830 Trekking masl Hike across the Lachay National Reserve—five 2100 thousand hectares masl Mountain of vegetation biking on coastal hills. Bungee Descend on Canopy two wheels, from Rock Cross the Cañete River jumping the heights of valley at San Jerónimo Olleros to the climbing A free fall of 20 (Lunahuaná), seaside resort Scale rock walls 750 meters in the Autisha suspended from msnm of Chilca. in Marcahuasi, one one of the longest Canyon. of the world’s most canopy in South America. important sites for magnetic energy. 500 460 masl masl

Rappel Descend from an Rafting outcrop or scale a rock wall in the Experience the Lúcumo hills with a view movement of the river of the Lurín valley. in an inflatable raft on the Cañete River Google The Peruvian at Lunahuaná. map of Association for Lima Adventure bicycle Tourism, tours and Ecotourism In the Lima Region there are six cycleways: And Specialized BICILIMAP Natural Protected Bicilimap Tourism Area administered by the state through SERNANP. ››sernanp.gob.pe 14

Gastronomic Lima The table where it all comes together

Lima is the meeting point for all Peru, a melting pot of enriched by the historical flow of migrants and products from other regions of the country and from overseas. If it were to be represented in a single image, it would that of a huge pantry filled with fresh products, many of them impossible to find in other countries. This variety of products is the secret to the success of what is now the Gastronomic Capital of the Americas. The table is set, so take a seat.

The huge pantry

Lima brings together in one exquisite York. And of course, the ocean. What would metropolis, all of Peru’s enormous : Lima’s be without seafood and the lemons from the north used in ceviche; the artisanal fisher? giant corn of Cusco to accompany anticuchos What’s more: what would our cuisine be like (meat ); innumerable native potatoes without the chefs, custodians and creators of of all colors and textures. Chili peppers are the taste? These men and women are compilers pillars of its taste. Grains such as quinoa and of a ancestral gastronomic history; creators kiwicha (amaranth) are super in vogue of new trends and tastes. The are innovative around the world. Coffee and cocoa make city revolutionaries capable of bringing everyone life more tolerable. There are exotic Amazon together around the same table. fruits and aromatic Andean . Spirited Lima is like that—the huge reserve of is now all the rage in and New knowledge and taste for an entire country. Lima’s markets Market No. 1 Paseo de la República, 53rd block, Surquillo Mon-Sat: 7am-7pm / Sun: 7am-4pm

Central Market Jirón Ucayali 615, Lima Historic Center Mon-Sun: 6am-8pm

Agricultural Fairs Magdalena Av. Brasil 32nd block, Magdalena Sun: 8am-2pm FB/FeriasAgropecuarias

The best way to discover the variety of fruits is by trying the delicious artisanal ice cream which can be found all over the city.

Mistura: all of Peru in a single bite Since 2008 Lima has hosted the largest gastronomic fair in the Americas: Mistura—dozens of restaurants, bars, markets, and conferences. In its first year Mistura attracted 23 thousand visitors over three days; in 2017 attendance reached almost 300 thousand people over 11 days. ››mistura.pe 16

Gastronomy guide The taste of Lima Lima has approximately 220 thousand restaurants with menus nourished by flavors and knowledge from around the world. The best culinary destination in the Americas awaits you.

Lima is one of the most attractive cities for enjoying fine dining, as those who year after year choose the winners of gastronomy awards know only too well. The offer is varied: from small stalls to sophisticated five-star restaurants. Here we present the selection made for the eighth edition of Sumum Awards, in August 2017.

Best Meat and Best Best Cebiche, Fish and Grill Restaurant Restaurant Seafood Restaurant 1. Carnal 1. Symposium 1. Costanera 700 2. El Charrúa 2. La Trattoria Di 2. El Mercado 3. Osso Carnicería & Mambrino 3. La Mar Salumeria 3. San Ceferino 4. Pescados Capitales 4. El Hornero 4. Convivium Ostería 5. Amoramar 5. La Carreta 5. Dánica Best Nikkei and 13. Isolina Taberna Peruana Restaurant Together with New York, Av. Prolongación San 1. Maido Lima is the only city in Martín 101, Barranco Mon and Sun: 10am - 5pm | 2. Osaka the Americas with three 3. Costanera 700 Tues: 10am - 10pm | 4. Hanzo Peruvian restaurants onthe list. Wed-Sat: 10am - 11pm Japanese Cuisine (01) 247 5075 5. Edo Sushi Bar 16. Rafael Best Criollo Best and The world list San Martín 300, Miraflores Cuisine Restaurant Restaurant >>2018 Mon-Sat and Dinner | 1. Isolina, Taberna 1. Titi Sat Dinner | (01) 242 4149 Peruana 2. Madam Tusan 6. Central 2. Fiesta Chiclayo 3. Hou Wha 7. Maido 17. La Mar Cebichería - Lima 4. O-Mei 39. Astrid & Gastón Peruana 3. José Antonio 5. Wa Lok Av. Larco 770, Miraflores 4. Panchita - Sazón Criolla Mon-Sun Lunch (01) 421 3365 5. Huaca Pucllana Best Country The Latin Restaurant 25. Osso Best Modern 1. La Gloria del Campo American list 2. Granja Azul >>2018 Tahiti 175, La Molina Tues-Sat 1pm - 3:30pm / Restaurant 3. Chaxras, Eco Restaurante 1. Maido 7pm - 11pm | 1.. Rafael Sun 12am - 4pm 2. Central 4. La Casa de Don Cucho San Martín 399, Miraflores Mon-Sat Lunch and Dinner | (01) 352 9915 3. Amoramar 5. La Ladrillera Sun Lunch 4. Astrid & Gastón Best Café-Restaurant (01) 446 2512 39. Malabar 5. La Gloria Av. Camino Real 101, 1. La Tiendecita Blanca San Isidro 2. Gianfranco Caffe 2. Central Best Mon-Sat Lunch and Dinner | 3. San Antonio Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores Restaurant Mon-Sat Lunch and Dinner | (01) 440 5200 1. Fiesta Chiclayo 4. La Bonbonniere 5. Café Delifrance Sat Dinner Gourmet - Lima (01) 242 8515 48. Amaz 2. Ámaz Av. La Paz 1079, 3. El Rocoto Best Restobar-Lounge Miraflores 1. Bottega Dasso 8. Astrid & Gastón 4. El Rincón que Av. Paz Soldán 290, Sun 12:30pm - 4:30pm 2. Hotel B No Conoces San Isidro (01) 221 9393 5. Don Fernando 3. Cala Mon-Sat Lunch and Dinner | 4. La Cucharita Sun Lunch Best World Cuisine 5. Bravo Restobar (01) 442 2777 Restaurant 1. Café Delifrance 2. La Bonbonniere More restaurants 3. Jerónimo For a more complete 4. La Tiendecita Blanca guide to Lima’s restaurants, bars, 5. Siam Thai Cuisine and cafés, visit limasabe.pe 18

Showcase A crucible of products . Jewels. Ceramics. The essence and products of a diverse country, in the window displays of Lima.

As with its cuisine, almost everything that of Peru. To say nothing of the auquénido is made in Peru can be found in Lima Those fibers, previously worn only by Inca nobles. interested in jewelry will find beautiful Amongst these, vicuña fiber is the finest: one items of and silver, precious metals kilo can cost more than US$ 500. that have been valued since Pre-Inca times Finally, Lima has come to welcome and which became world famous during the knowledge of the great craftsman the Peruvian vice royalty in colonial times. whose works with wood, metal, or ceramic Textile lovers can try on modern designs have become true icons in the collective made with pima , a variety brought local imagination: the Pucará bulls and from Egypt at the beginning of the 20th Chulucanas ceramics are today flagship century and adapted to the soil and climate products of Peru. of the coast, to become a flagship product Fashion

With tradition that encourages inspiration is making its way in the world and experts and materials high in value, Peru’s textile predict that the impact will be as formidable Industry offers the world of fashion its as that achieved by the national cuisine manufacturing excellence. Peruvian fashion now on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

Jewelry

Peru is one of the world’s principal gold produce combine talent with original and silver producers and, since the time of techniques and design, inspired by the past, the Incas, has been recognized for the its yet at the same time distinctly modern. excellent use of these precious metals. The These are items that today are admired for pieces that Peruvian artisans and jewelers their symbolism and perfection.

Design

Over the last three decades the is like visiting a museum, or taking a tour contemporary craftsmanship and design of Peruvian craftsmanship. In other cases, gallery-shop concept has emerged in Lima. on offer is the chance to obtain exclusive These are places where you can find original handcrafted artistic, decorative, and Peruvian items of artisanship, accessories utilitarian items. and jewelry. In some cases shopping here

PERÚ MODA has been held since 1998, an event that brings together the best of Peruvian export products in apparel, footwear, jewelry, decoration articles and gift. ››perumoda.com 20

Callao Attractions in The the bay La Punta This district, Peru’s smallest, is a seaside resort boasting mansions with historic and architectural importance. historic port Chucuito This neighborhood was constructed by Italian immigrants, who built wooden Pre-Inca people settled this area and dedicated themselves to houses similar to those in their native fishing. It was the principal naval station in South America Sicily and Naples. during the Viceroyalty in the 16th and 17th centuries and Real Felipe Fortress resisted attacks by Dutch and English pirates. In 1857 it was Constructed in 1747, this is the country’s only Spanish fortress and the largest granted the status of Constitutional Province. Its streets, lined in the Americas. by churches, mansions with balconies, and a fortress against ››realfelipe.com pirates, pay tribute to the history of the country. Naval Submarine Abtao Site Museum Recreate the life a submariner on a tour of six of its compartments. ››submarinoabtao.com The port hub Districts: The country’s most important 1 million Bellavista port is a hub for the region. In people 2015 it moved more than 1900 Callao Monumental Callao thousand TEU (CEPAL), the 6th Carmen de la This proposal by the NGO Fuguz seeks to highest in Latin America. bring about social change in this part of Of the cargo exported by Peru, Legua Reynoso the port by creating synergies of artists, some 90% leaves from the port. 1537 La Perla entrepreneurs, and businesspeople. The It is strategically divided into Founding La Punta urban renewal project is transforming two terminals: North, operated historic mansions into art galleries, by APM Terminals, and South, Ventanilla designer shops, and restaurants. Cultural by DP World. Anniversary Mi Perú and tourist activities are also organized each week. ››dpworldcallao.com.pe 20 ››fugaz.pe ››apmterminalscallao.com.pe August

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Tours

Whether staying 24 hours or a week, be sure to discover the true essence of Lima; a city that has it all: living culture, Lima entertainment, cuisine, adventure, itinerary history, and style.

One day Two days A weekend Tour the historic center in the Discover the history and art of Discover the site where the first city morning; traverse it’s plazas and monumental Callao and breathe in in the Americas was carved out: Caral. visit the capital’s main churches and the atmosphere of the principal port View the pyramids and be surprised by the Barrio Chino. of Peru. the world’s oldest .

Lunch at a restaurant that features Taste a ceviche beside the sea and Lunch in the center of Lima and on the list of the world’s top 50, in the afternoon take a cruise to the spend an afternoon shopping in San enjoying a tasty menu. Make a marine life refuges located on islands Isidro. reservation, naturally. located along the Callao coast. Savor shrimp at Lunahuaná Watch the setting sun as you stroll Dedicate the second day to a tour as you have fun rafting on the river. along the Miraflores cliff walk. Enjoy of the streets of Miraflores. Here you Or visit a vineyard to learn about the a pisco sour looking out over the will be able to find beautiful production of Pisco, and the distilled Pacific at one of Larcomar’s bars or garments and silver jewelry. Finally, beverage born in the eponymous port restaurants. go paragliding and admire the city during the 16th century. from above. Discover Lima In this link you will find all the information about Peru’s capital, including tours and tourist destinations for different tastes: nature, adventure, gastronomy, etc.

Four days or more Observe the sun’s reflection in the Turquoise waters of the Huallhua lagoon in the Nor Yauyos Cochas Landscape Reserve.

Practice bungee jumping in the Autisha canyon in Santa Eulalia Valley. Camp and go rock climbing at the Marchuasi plateau.

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Schedule January 18

Anniversary of the Founding of Lima During commemoration of the Lima creation of the City of Kings by in 1535, the Serenade to Lima takes place in the Main Square, in the midst of Calendar a festival of lights and fireworks. Visit the city on religious and historical holidays and during festivals.

June July August 29 28-29 The first fortnight Day of Saint Peter National Day Lima Cinema Festival and Saint Paul The national day festival in Lima Organized by the PUCP Cultural The image of Saint Peter, patron of brings together all the xpressions Center, this meeting place for fishermen, is carried in procession of a diverse country looking Latin American cinema has been through Chorrillos and Callao towards its upcoming taking place for two decades. accompanied by trays of ocean bicentenary (in 2021). Parades and floral arrangements in of school children and the Great memory of fishermen lost at sea. Military Parade are highlights. February April First Saturday National Peruvian Paso Perú Moda Horse Competition National Pisco With the focus set on cotton, More than six hundred horses Sour Day alpaca, and vicuña, Perú participate in this contest, which Moda is a fashion festival of The party for our flagship takes place at Mamcona close to international standing that cocktail takes place across the the Pachacámac Archeological brings together the principal city, with different packages and Sanctuary. The Peruvian Paso local exponents of textiles, promotions. It is the ideal moment Horse has been classified as footwear, and jewelry. to visit the city’s antique taverns National Cultural Heritage and emblematic wineries. since 2000.

Oct. - Nov. Sept. - Oct. October October 1st Saturday, 18, 19 31 and 28 and November 1st Mistura The International Gastronomic Day of the Criolla Song Señor de los Milagros Fair (Mistura) is Peru’s great Celebrated since 1944, October The image of the Señor de los culinary festival. It showcases 31 is a day for recognizing criolla Milagros (Lord of Miracles), dishes from every region, and music. At night you can visit which has been venerated since includes talks, presentations and peñas and listen to the work of colonial times, is carried in entertainment for all the family. the best composers performed procession before huge crowds The most recent edition attracted by the best musicians. lining the main avenues of the 300 thousand visitors. city center several times during the month. 26 JORGE CHÁVEZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT International arrivals, domestic flights boarding concourse, south mezzanine of. 220.

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