Lima - plaza mayor

Peru - Lima

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June 18th 2007
Just few hours here, and I knew I was going to love the city (not sure why so many tourists don’t show much affection for it?). Whether in the trendy Miraflores, the business center San Isidro, or the historic center, the capital seemed to have the buzz, diversity, and culture I had been craving on my trip, and frankly had not seen since leaving Buenos Aires. While the museums and theaters canâ ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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