The Lugar de la Memoria museum in Miraflores commemorates the victims of Peru’s armed conflict with the Shining Path and
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La Punta del Callao
Callao’s allure is in its history, architecture, naval culture, rocky beaches, seafood and the upscale La Punta district. All the
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Cyberplaza: downtown Lima electronics market
Cyberplaza is a shopping mall specializing in all things electronics in downtown Lima. Laptops, tablets, cell phones, video games, pirated software and accessories
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Plaza de Acho: bullfighting in Lima
Lima’s Plaza de Acho hosts bullfights on Sundays during the annual season held in October and November. Built in 1766,
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Parque de las Leyendas: the Lima zoo
Parque de las Leyendas, or Park of Legends, is Lima’s zoo located in the western district of San Miguel, just
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Parque de la Amistad in Surco
Parque de la Amistad (Park of Friendship) is a family-friendly park in the upscale district of Surco which features train
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Señor de los Milagros in Lima, Peru
The Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) is a religious procession in downtown Lima and one of the largest
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Book Review of ‘Lima: A Cultural History’
In one sentence, “Lima: A Cultural History” is the best read on Lima, Peru. However I would qualify that in saying
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