In Lima, there were several pre-Columbian cultures dating back thousands of years old. It was part of the Inca empire to its foundation by the Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535 as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Castilla of the Spanish Empire. During our guided tour will travel through ancient history.
Explore the beauty of our capital, visit the main attractions and architectonic monuments, wonderful underneath the magic, in a relaxed atmosphere in the illuminated night. Furthermore, enjoy a huge dinner buffett and a spectacular Peruvian show.
This tour is comprises the two most impressive museums in Lima. Let us guide you along our shared history of civilizations while you marvel at the riches of ancient rulers, the mummified remains of those who went before us, one of the world´s most important textile collections, the famous gallery of erotic ceramics, and more!…
The 4th annual International Culinary Fair of Lima, Mistura 2011, is taking place right now at Parque de la Exposición in the center of Lima as foodies from around the world gather for good times and good food. The event will be continuing through to the 18th. Throughout the year Peru has been combed for vendors and chefs of quality and there are more than 1800 products available at the market. One of the big themes of this year's event is "fruits of the Amazon", although you'll find products native to all regions of the country.
Sacred Mt Pachatusan, whose name is quechua for "He Who Sustains the Earth", has the honor of being a preferred site for traditional pre-Columbian rites- such as offerings to the Apu (Mountain Deity) or Pachamama (Earth Mother), purifications, and Ayahuasca ceremonies- as well as the site of one of Peru's largest pilgrimages, the Lord of Huanca.
Sanctuary Garden is an area of privately-owned property within the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu zone. It boasts recently discovered archeological sites including Inca terraces, irrigation canals, shrines, storehouses, towers, tunnels, and more, in an area that still has not been fully explored. Part of the Inca Trail Network crosses this area as well.