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Lima
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Lima
Origin of Image source: Christian Vinces
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| City Code | LIM |
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| Flight Time | 7~10 hours |
The flight time to Lima is approximately 7~10 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Lima.
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Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. Lima has a population of more than 10 million hence the most populous metropolitan area in Peru. Lima location is in the central coastal part of Peru overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There are two distinct seasons in Lima; summer, from December through April and winter, from June through October. Lima is the industrial and financial center in Peru.
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Attractive sights in Lima
I bought a ticket through the TACA airlines for a trip to Lima. Lima has got many and attractive top sights. Plaza de Armas of Lima, the birthplace of the city of Lima, as well as the core of the city. The Larco Museum of Lima is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art in Lima. The Government Palace in Lima is the seat of the executive branch of the Peruvian Government. The Basilica Cathedral of Lima is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima. Historic Centre of Lima is among the most important tourist destinations in Peru. Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge is an area of marshes in Chorrillos district in Lima. The Plaza San Martín Lima is one of the most representative public spaces of the city of Lima. Buy a ticket for a flight to Lima.
Attractions in Lima
Lima blends the past with the present, making it an inviting city to visit. Lima has museums, some of the colonial buildings, others in modern buildings. The Lima Torre Tagle Palace blends several architectural styles in downtown Lima. Lima Cathedral represents architectural styles from baroque to neoclassic. Barranco District has brightly painted Art Deco houses accented with blossoming trees. Huaca Pucllana is the place to go; it’s considered one of Lima’s most important monuments. The Monastery of San Francisco is a landmark in historic Lima. The Lima Museo Larco is a must-see for travelers interested in pre-Columbian art. The Lima Parque de la Reserva is a lovely park by day. It springs to life at night at this family-oriented tourist attraction in Lima. The Plaza de Armas is where the city of Lima was born. Buy an online ticket or a paper for a flight to Lima a city with this and many more sights.
Lima Travel FAQs
What is the Lima weather like?
Weather in Lima is divided into two seasons – summer and winter. Summer runs from December to April and is generally sunny with blue skies and temperatures between 77°F to 95°F (25°C-35°C). Lima is notoriously grey from May – November with its famous grey mist called ‘garúa’. Peak season is between December to April.
Unfortunately Lima’s summer coincides with Cusco and the highlands’ rainy season, so if you are planning to visit both the coast and the highlands good months are early November and April if you want the best of both worlds.
Is Lima safe ?
Like any big city there are areas of Lima that are more dangerous than others. It is advised to stay in the safer districts of Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro which are more up-market residential areas and as such tend to be safer and better policed. As tourism is such an important industry to Lima and Peru there is a strong tourism police presence in all of these three main areas as well as the main tourist attractions in the historic centre of Lima.
The historic centre of Lima tends to be more dangerous and there are regular accounts of muggings and petty theft in this area as well as other areas such as La Victoria. Just remember to remain alert, use common sense and stick to the usual travel rules below:
What is the appropriate time to book a ticket ?
One should book a ticket when you need it. It’s advisable for one to buy a ticket when many people do, approximately two to four months before you fly because research shows that at this time you are likely to find the lowest price for your tickets. Fares tend to rise especially when you are close to your departure date. It also allows you to know which seats will be available and you can choose the most suitable one. I would advise anyone willing to book a ticket to do so as early as possible.
Where can I change my money in Lima?
Like in any destination, it’s best to exchange your money in official banks to ensure you get authentic notes and the right amount of money back. Avenida (Avenue) Jose Larco in Miraflores, Lima has several foreign exchange shops where you can change your currency. All the major banks including BCP (Banco de Credito del Peru) BBVA and Scotia Bank are located on Avenida Jose Larco in Miraflores but there are also bank branches located in all of Lima’s main suburbs.
ATM’s abound in Lima so it is easy to withdraw money in either US$ or Soles, once you get to Lima. There is usually a charge of between 10 – 12 soles for withdrawing money from ATM’s plus whatever amount your own bank charges back home. This can add up quickly so be prepared.
Lima - Direct Flights to Major Airports
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Flight Routes to Lima
You can purchase a direct air ticket to Lima through Avianca Airlines from Santiago, Latam Airlines from Piura, TACA Airlines from Rio De Janeiro, Avianca Airlines from Santa Cruz, Aeromexico from Juliaca, or Avianca Cargo Airlines from Miami.