The Rio Rimac

Welcome to Lima

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February 14th 2007
Buenos Dias! We arrived in Lima 2 days ago and still haven't adjusted completley to the time difference and heat! (32C).. We both got massivley sunburnt today! Lima is amazing, population 8 million, in what seems at times like 100m square feet! It's busy like london but with friendly people and such a laid back attitude. We're enjoying walking around at our own pace and soaking up the cultur ... 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