The beach and cliffs at Miraflores

Arriving in Lima!

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April 3rd 2010
After 2 long bus rides from Loja in Ecuador, I arrived in Lima a day before I had to be at the airport to meet my friend Hannah, who was coming over to spend 2 weeks with me travelling across southern Peru. In the meantime, I had a day to explore the city, starting in the Plaza de Armas (main square). This is surrounded by the cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, Presidential Palace, City Hall as w ... 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