LA – 211 PERU
LIMA, CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Four Days / Three Nights

Modern and passionate. Historic and intense. Lima, birthplace of the Viceroyalty, stores surprising treasuries, brimming with coffee shops, bars, casinos and discotheques, offering in a silver tray one of the most varied and delicious meals of the planet. The capital of Peru is now ready, let the party begin!
Highlights: Cathedral of Lima, Convent of Santo Domingo, Larco Museum, Pisco Experience, Magic Circuit of Water, Dinner at the restaurant Huaca Pucllana or Cala

ITINERARY

DAY 01: Welcome to Lima

Arrival in Lima, Welcome and assistance, in your transfer to the hotel.
Welcome dinner at the restaurant Cala. The restaurant Cala is one of the best places to enjoy seafood in Lima, with ceviche and rice dishes at the oceanfront. Return to the hotel.
Meals: Welcome dinner

DAY 02: Lima, City of Kings, Culture and Traditions

In the morning, visit the city of Kings. We will start our outing in the district of Miraflores. Our first stop will be in the famous Parque del Beso (Park of the Kiss), a landmark in the city where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lima Bay. Afterwards we will go to the historical Downtown Lima, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which awaits us full of stories of yesteryear. On the way we will pass by the Huaca Pucllana, pre-inca pyramid that is like a modern city. After arriving at the Plaza Mayor of Lima (Lima’s Center Square), surrounded by the Cathedral, the Archbishopric of Lima, the Government Palace and the Municipality, we will enter the Cathedral of Lima, where the crypt of the conquistador Francisco Pizarro is located. Then we will go across the Plaza Mayor and enter the Convent of Santo Domingo, colonial architectural jewel where time seems to have stopped. In this place lie the mortal remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Masías, much worshiped saints. Inside we will find a great library that stores books printed in the XV century. At this convent the first University of America was established, San Marcos. Time to leave downtown Lima and return to the hotel.

We suggest reserving a table in one of the most prestigious restaurants in Lima.
In the afternoon, visit to the Larco Museum, a place where we will get a clear vision of the different Cultures that existed in Ancient Perú. Expect to be astonished admiring the gold pieces, textiles and erotic pottery which are part of the collection that will introduce us to the cosmovision of the ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit so that we can appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their pottery. Our next stop will be an old pisco bar, in the district of Pueblo Libre. A chance to taste a Chilcano, a drink prepared with pisco, and enjoy a classic sandwich called butifarra. Afterwards we will visit the Magic Circuit of Water, a park of ornamental fountains that provides a marvelous spectacle of color and fantasy.

DAY 03: Lima at your pace

Free day. Lima has many cultural, archaeological, and adventure-related activities. Reserve the activities with anticipation.
At night, dinner at the restaurant Huaca Pucllana. The restaurant is located within a cozy archaeological site in the district of Miraflores, offering flavors from the traditional Lima cuisine. The restaurant Cala is one of the best places to enjoy seafood in Lima, with ceviche and rice dishes at the oceanfront. Return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 04: Farewell

Transfer to the airport for your travel to your next destination in Peru!
Meals: Breakfast.