Catedral De Lima, Plaza de Armas

The architecture and ambience around Limas central square is magical. A real slice of South America as we imagined it to be

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High above Lima with the lone wolf

May 10th 2007
I have to admit that I found the start of the South American adventure pretty tough. Staff at each hostel we stayed at, other travellers, strangers on buses and guide books all told a mixture of, sometimes conflicting, warnings; "be careful with your bags", "I know someone who was mugged and stabbed", "always carry your passport with you or you can get fined", "leave your valuables at the hostel", ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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