Peru has a mysterious and exciting history. A unique and varied landscape, and the coastline - more than two thousand kilometers of beaches against the backdrop of the majestic peaks of the Andes and dense exotic thickets. The height of the mountains reaches 6 kilometers.
A great vacation, a lot of impressions from what you have seen await you if you visit this country and its capital, the city of Lima, which lies on the Pacific coast at the foot of the mountain range.
The modern airport "Jorge Chavez" receives thousands of tourists a day. Already in Lima, the acquaintance should begin with a trip to one of the most famous and ancient cities - "Machu Picchu". It was built at an altitude of 2 thousand meters by the ancient Inca civilization, and in a way that is still unknown to science.
This fact indicates that the Incas were great builders. This civilization was formed over 5000 years ago and died for unknown reasons. You can try to solve the mysterious drawings on the Nazca plateau on your own.
In Lima, you will find enough agencies providing such services, including trips to the Markahuasi plateau, viewing drawings carved on the rocks by unknown authors. There is a place here where they pay tribute to the One Who Created the Earth - Pachacamac.
Some of the monuments in the city of Lima are protected by international organizations such as UNESCO. The monument to the hero-liberator of the times of the war against the Spanish conquerors Jose San Martin is located in the central part of the city, on the square of the same name - "San Martin".
It would seem that the heartbeat of Lima is felt in the Plaza Mayore, because all the holidays, as well as the processions and parades associated with this, are held here. The Cathedral, erected in the middle of the 16th century, reigns over it with its grandeur. Nearby is the town hall, which dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, and a magnificently preserved stone fountain.
Undoubtedly, the influence of Spanish architecture is visible. Interesting to visit is the Museum of the Inquisition, although it is breathtaking, it is the Anthropological National Museum and, without a doubt, the only one of its kind, the Museum of Gold, which houses real masterpieces and jewelry of the Incas, stunning visitors to this day.
The district of artistic bohemia - "Barranco", whose architecture dates back to the 19th century, awakens only at sunset. Here you can taste the unique local cuisine. The wish "bon appetite" sounds from everywhere, sometimes more often than hello.
The coast of Lima is a breathtaking natural landscape set against a backdrop of skyscrapers. The Miraflores area is a surfing paradise. Here the ocean dominates with its power. In the area and in Mirchado Idigo, shopping is impossible without shopping in the many great shops and Indian markets. Your luggage can be significantly replenished with antique souvenirs, which are abundant here. Rent a car on bookingauto to explore Lima and its surroundings.