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Santa Rosa: patron saint of Lima

The Santa Rosa de Lima, or Saint Rose in English, is the patron saint of Peru and the first American-born saint

Just 60 miles northeast of Lima along the Chillon River valley, the picturesque town of Canta has long been a favorite

Polvos Azules is a giant shopping center in La Victoria, just across several key avenues from downtown Lima. Polvos Azules

Jump to the pics. To follow up on our Italian Art Museum article, we’re covering one of the oldest Italian restaurants in

The Magic Water Circuit in Parque de la Reserva has been verified by the Guinness Book of World Records as

Jump to the pics. Lima’s Italian Art Museum on Paseo de la Republica Avenue just opposite the Palacio de Justicia in

El Chinito is Lima’s most popular restaurant chain for eating the Lima-style Chicharron Sandwich. Felix Yong, the son of Chinese

Jump to the pics. Lima held its annual book fair over the last two weeks in Jesus Maria. The 20th