From Koricancha, we go to Plaza de Armas (Main Square) to where the location of Cusco Cathedral. There are two other churches in the Plaza de Armas. Iglesia de la Campania de Jesus – the rival church of the Cathedral Iglesia del Triunfo – the first Catholic Church in Cusco As per my guide, the exact location where the Cusco Cathedral is previously an Inca Palace. Construction... continue
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CUSCO… The Amazing Koricancha
First activity in Cusco is the city tour in the afternoon. I’m glad my energy is back and my altitude sickness is also gone. In the morning, I feel dizzy and weak, now I’m ready to explore Cusco. My tour guide picks me up at my hotel at 1pm. I immediately asks her how many of us will be doing the tour; she says only me and a family of 6. So after my pick-up, we drive to the hotel... continue
CUSCO… My Arrival
When I book my flights in South America, I am doing it using the multi-city option in the TAM Brazil website. I don’t know the reason why I cannot choose the flights that I want and the system picks the fight for me. So I don’t have any choice but to fly with the first scheduled flight to Cuzco. My Cusco arrival is early in the morning. A week before coming to Cuzco, I am always... continue
LIMA… A Visit at the Santo Domingo Convent
The last stop with my Lima City Tour series is a visit at the Santo Domingo Convent. The structures at Plaza de Armas are very much impressive and I am also expecting to see more inside the convent. And I am right, it did not fail me. Just beside the street, we walk a few steps down and turns right to an old door. I ask my guide where we’re going and she says to the Santo Domingo... continue
LIMA… A Walk at the Historic Center
Lima and it’s historic center play a vital role in preserving Peru’s culture. Each of the structures bears a unique story of the country. I really have a wonderful time inside the Cathedral of Lima. Seeing its magnificence, its architecture, very impressive. When we went out of the Cathedral, I had the opportunity to pose in front of it. The cathedral also has very nice doors. I... continue
LIMA… The Fabulous Cathedral of Lima
The location of Lima Cathedral is in front of the Plaza Mayor or Main Square in Lima. Lima Cathedral is dedicates this to St. John, The Apostle and Evangelist. The original church starts construction in 1535 and takes three years to finish. Adobe bricks are the materials when building the original Church. However, several remodeling and renovations as time goes by. Due to earthquake... continue
LIMA… Some Historical Buildings of Lima
When we arrived at the Main Square of Lima, I was mesmerized by the historical buildings around Plaza de Armas. It is said that when Pizarro built the city, it was in conformity to the order of the King of Spain with a specific dimension of the blocks and roads. Here are some of the important historical buildings around Plaza de Armas of Lima. The Government Palace (Palacio Gobierno) *In... continue