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In this section you will find general information about Lima that honestly, we did not know where else to fit it in. Nevertheless, there are some prominent topics that you should look at! Highly recommended is the write up about “Safety & Security Situation in Lima, Peru” where we respond to many questions that we received from our readers. The mentioned guidelines will give you a great idea on how to prevent any mishaps that could spoil your visit.

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Population Development in Lima

Population Development in Lima

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Lima, the Peruvian capital, today is not only the 32nd largest city in the world but as well among the 30 most populous metropolitan areas. How could the once beautiful City of Kings and most important city in the Americas during colonial times and later the lovely capital of independent Peru with nice haciendas, fishing villages and lots of gre...
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The Lima International Airport Jorge Chávez

The Lima International Airport Jorge Chávez

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Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao about 12km (7.5 miles) from Lima's city center. The airport is named after the Peruvian aviation icon Jorge Chávez Dartnell and is one of the most modern airports in Latin America.
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Important Facts and Figures about Lima

Important Facts and Figures about Lima

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Facts and figures about Lima, including general info, geography, climate, key problems, population, education, transport, tourism, economy, districts and actual statistics.
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The Weather and Climate in Lima

The Weather and Climate in Lima

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The weather and climate in Lima are nothing you would expect when travelling to a city located just 12° south of the equator. Instead of tropical conditions, Lima’s climate is usually described as mild throughout the year without noteworthy rain, making the Peruvian metropolis one of the driest capitals in the world.
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Begging and Beggars in Lima

Begging and Beggars in Lima

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Even though over the past 20 years the Municipality of Lima took significant efforts to remove beggars from the streets, it's a common thing to see many of them hanging around; especially in the areas where tourist are.
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Peru Newsflash

Peru Event Calendar

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Expo Café Peru 2023
The Expo Café Peru, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima at the end of November 2023 offering not only professionals a space to connect but also coffee lovers to learn more about Peruvian coffee and to taste delicious coffee and products made with coffee.
Date : Friday, 01 December 2023
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Expo Café Peru 2023
The Expo Café Peru, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima at the end of November 2023 offering not only professionals a space to connect but also coffee lovers to learn more about Peruvian coffee and to taste delicious coffee and products made with coffee.
Date : Saturday, 02 December 2023
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Expo Café Peru 2023
The Expo Café Peru, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima at the end of November 2023 offering not only professionals a space to connect but also coffee lovers to learn more about Peruvian coffee and to taste delicious coffee and products made with coffee.
Open Museums in Peru 2023
Open Museums (Museos Abiertos), an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture that allows Peruvians and foreign residents to visit more than 50 public museum, archaeological sites and historical places throughout the country free of charge each first Sunday of the month, returns in 2023.
Date : Sunday, 03 December 2023
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Celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
Peru celebrates the Day of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th as a public holiday.
Date : Friday, 08 December 2023
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Upcoming Events in Peru

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Celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
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Three Kings celebration - Epiphany in Peru
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Anniversary of Lima
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Virgen of Chiquinquira – Virgen de Chiquinquirá in Caraz, Huaylas
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Pisco Sour Day

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