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
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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
LIMA… Our Scenic Drive at the City
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
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