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LIMA

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September 17th 2012
13th September The sun doesn’t directly shine in Lima as there is a permanent sea mist from the ocean that blocks the sun out. Our guide Jesus arrived at the hotel at 10am to take us on a tour of Lima. Gorgeous city with some unreal buildings. A lot of the architecture is 15th, 16th century and still look to be in excellent condition. We visited Main Square where there are a lot of Government ... 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