Beach cliffs

Lima - the final stop

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March 23rd 2009
We stayed in Lima for a few days before our flight back home. It is a big city! Many people say they like Lima, but most only actually explored one or two of the nicer areas of the city. We were no exception. We stayed in the rich area of Miraflores, which includes a beachfront with surfers and a super fancy mall. We also ate a lot of good food, including the Peruvian dish of ceviche (diced r ... read more

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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