 One Nuevo Sol coin in circulation Numismatic series: "Wealth and Pride of Peru"
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru has issued a new coin with the value of one Nuevo Sol. The coin has been put into circulation March 2010 and is supposed to be the first issue of the new numismatic series called "Wealth and Pride of Peru". With this series the Central Reserve Bank of Peru seeks a new way of spreading the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Peru with one of the most commonly used coins in the country...
Lima & Callao Interactive District Map Visual overview of the districts in Lima & Callao...
Today Lima forms the region ‘Lima Metropolitana‘. It is divided into 43 districts (distritos). Thirty of these districts belong to the city of Lima and unbelievable but true, each of these neighborhoods has its own flair, charm and character. Miraflores for example is the place for tourists, visitors, foreign expats and locals (who can afford it) to find accommodation, go shopping, have a good meal, relax in a nice café, party...
City Tours in Lima
Sightseeing, Excursions, Day Tours and Packages...
Finding your way through Lima’s city jungle and discovering the numerous scattered attractions the capital of Peru has to offer, can be quite difficult and you might miss a vital part of Lima’s charisma. A nice way of discovering the charm of Lima is to make the good old city tour with one of the tour operators offering visits to the city center, the different districts and the surroundings of Lima...
 The Weather & Climate in Lima The reasons for Lima´s rare weather conditions...
Lima’s weather and climate isn’t what one would expect when travelling to a city located just 12° south of the equator. It’s usually described as mild and warm throughout the year without noteworthy rain making Lima one of the driest capitals in the world...
Lima, Peru
A journey through past and present...
Lima today is no longer the wealthy, beautiful colonial settlement and most important city in the Americas like it used to be during colonial times. The once lovely capital of independent Peru with nice haciendas, fishing villages and lots of green surrounding it, has made place to today's Lima with its over 8 million inhabitants, shantytowns, sometimes tatty facades and noisy traffic. Lima is one of the most interesting cities in South America with a huge archaeological, historical and cultural past...
The cultural experience - Lima
"City of the Kings"
Lima is known for its rich historical and cultural past. Based on the model of Spanish cities, the ‘City of the Kings’ arose and soon Lima became the political, economic, cultural and religious center of the Spanish colonies in South America. Everywhere visible in Lima is how these ancient cultures melted with modern factors...
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Museums in Lima The fusion of different cultures and traditions...
The fusion of so many different cultures and traditions have made Lima to what it is today. A reflection of this complexity can be found in an incredible number of beautiful museums spread around the city. They display the richness and diverse facets of Lima’s and Peru’s culture. There is absolutely something for everyone...
The Population Development in Lima
Today Lima is home to more than 8 Mio people...
Lima ranks as the 18th most populated city in the world. The population of Lima’s 43 districts was counted at the last census in 2007 at 7,605,742 citizens. Most of us just see these deterrent numbers, but never ask how the once so beautiful colonial City of the Kings could become such an uncontrolled grown metropolis...
Lima International Airport - Jorge Chávez Best Airport in South America (Skytrax Award 2010)...
The Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao about 10 km (6 miles) from the Lima City Center. Very detailed information about the current departure tax, left luggage facilities, current flight info, duty free shopping, taxis, the arrival and departure procedures, rental cars, maps and location can be found on our page dedicated to the Airport...
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Museums in Lima
Lima offers an incredible number of museums which reflect the charm and the complexity of the Peruvian culture.
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The History of Lima
Limas history doesn’t only start with the foundation of the colonial city by Francisco Pizarro in 1535...
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Historical Buildings in Lima
Today the core of colonial Lima still exists, but relatively few original colonial mansions are still standing...
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Peruvian Money (Overview)
Most probably you don’t know how the Peruvian currency (Nuevo Sol) looks like, before actual being in Peru...
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If you need Help in Lima...
Experiencing any type of emergency while visiting a foreign country can be quite stressful. No need to panic...
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Social Projects & Volunteering in Lima
Overview of recommended Social Projects in Lima
Giving a coin or two to beggars on the street might not be considered wrong, but please do us a favour and read our topic on Begging in Lima before you do so. Anyhow you might say it’s only a drop in the bucket and you’re right. If you really want to help, we would like to recommend supporting one of the social projects or charities in Lima (Peru); either with cash, physical donations...
Huacas & Archaeological Sites in Lima The Adobe Pyramids in Lima...
In ancient Peru, a ‘huaca’ or ‘wak’a’ (Quecha meaning for sacred) is an object that represents something revered, typically a monument of some kind. Some huacas (shape of a pyramid made with Adobe bricks) have been built especially for worshiping and rituals, others
for administrative purposes. Along the Peruvian coast the term ‘huaca’ usually refers to pre-Hispanic burial and cultural sites of indigenous Peruvians in the shape of a pyramid made with Adobe bricks...
The History of Lima
Limas history doesn’t only start with the foundation of the colonial city by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. The area where we can find Lima City and Province today, was already inhabited many thousands years before that...
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