City of Kings - Culture blog and city guide for Lima, Peru

Lima Metro

In July 2011, Lima inaugurated Line 1 of the Lima Metro, officially dubbed the Metro of Lima and Callao, a

Cevicherias, the restaurants that bear the name of Peru’s national dish (Ceviche) are ubiquitous throughout the capital. There are many

Shrouded in mist 65 miles (105 kilometers) north of Lima along the Panamericana Highway exists one of the top nature

While the name might seem a bit generic compared to what is typical in a highly-competitive gastronomic hub like Lima,

As a city founded upon Roman Catholicism, Lima as a whole boasts hundreds, if not thousands of Catholic churches and

Lima has long been recognized as a world-class fine dining and gastronomic hub, but few also know about the city’s thriving

From Chifa to Nikkei to Italiano-Peruano, Peruvian Cuisine takes the meaning of “fusion cuisine” to the ultimate level. While undoubtedly

Home to many of Lima’s artists, writers, actors, and musical talents, the Barranco District has long served as the city’s