Lima Overview

Lima's ancient history is not very well documented, but there are records of a fisherman's village in the area, which was once home to very religious families. These families were soon forced out by the Maranga and the Aramburu tribes. more...

Lima Activities

Lima is an excellent place to buy traditional Peruvian handicrafts. You will find many handicraft shops located on avenida La Paz or in the large shopping centre on avenida Petit Thouars. Most handicraft shops offer a wide range of silver and gold artefacts as well as locally crafted textiles, ponchos, rugs and blankets. Lima also specialises in arpilleras, which are native pictures of typical Peruvian life. more...

Lima Events and Festivals

El Aniversario de Lima: otherwise known as the anniversary of Lima, this event marks the founding of Lima and is celebrated with fireworks and performances throughout the city. more...

Lima Sightseeing

These two attractions are very popular among both local and international children. It is possible to hire equipment for both attractions. The go-karts are safe and cannot be driven without helmets. The ice skating park gets very busy at weekends, so it is advisable to visit during the week. more...

Lima Transport

There is no urban train network in Lima, so the cheapest way to get around the city is to take the local bus. It is also possible to take a privately-owned minibus, but these are more expensive. Buses cover every part of the city and usually run between 06:00 and 23:00. Tickets are purchased from the driver when you board. more...

Lima Travel Tips

The currency of Peru is the new sol (PEN). The new sol is broken down into 100 centimos. New sol notes can be found in denominations of PEN 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins come in denominations of PEN 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimos. more...