After our quick stop at the Love Park in Miraflores, we are to drive going to the Main Square of Lima. Along the way, there were lots of wonderful insights that my tour guide shared to me. She told me that there’s one neighborhood where the first Italians settled in Lima thereby bringing some of those nice architectures to the country. Some buildings also were inspired by the gingerbread... continue
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LIMA… A Quick Stop at the Love Park
We commenced our afternoon City Tour in Lima with a quick stop at the Love Park. In the morning when we had our tour to Pachacamac, we passed through Love Park before heading out of the city. A slight introduction of the park was being shared by our morning tour guide. As part of my City Tour’s itinerary, we had a quick stop at the Love Park located in Miraflores. It was a small park... continue
LIMA… Visiting the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac
After a stop at Barranco, we drove straight 30 kilometers south of Lima, to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac. Pacha Kamaq means the Earth creator. Pachacamac was built in adobe with a view of the sea and the Lurin Valley. It was home to many civilizations in ancient Peru. Several cultures were developed and being adapted. Upon arrival of the Incas, the complex was transformed from... continue
LIMA… The District of Barranco
There was a careful planning and scheduling of my trip to Peru. I arranged a whole-week package with Viajes Pacifico. I list all the places I want to visit and they made it possible for me. They have customized my trip and squeezed in all what I wanted to do. Today is considered to be my Day 2 in Peru since my arrival last night was counted as my Day 1; so hectic that I need to start my tour... continue
How I Organized My Itinerary in Peru?
I’ve known Peru because of its Nazca Lines and not Machu Picchu until a friend told me about the latter. When I traveled to Europe, I went to the Colosseo in Rome and that’s when I knew that Machu Picchu was also one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Since then, I am frequently reading blogs on how to get there. I came across a 7-day package with Viator, I was impressed on how they... continue