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.

Airports
Jorge Chavez International Airport is the international hub for flights to Peru. It can be found 16kms northwest of Lima and serves major airlines such as Aero Condor (Peru’s national carrier), KLM, British Airways and American Airlines.

Airport facilities include banks, bureaux de change kiosks, several ATMs, duty-free shops, restaurants and tourist information desks. Business-class travellers have access to four different executive and VIP lounges.

Business hours in Lima are from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch. All banks are open from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and on Saturday mornings. Shops usually open at around 09:30 and stay open until 20:00. Some are open seven days a week, although many are closed on Sundays.