In the 16th century a Spanish colonist brought several olive trees from Seville to Peru, but only three of them
Read moreLa Granja Villa: amusement park and petting zoo
La Granja Villa is an amusement park and petting zoo that is great for children with locations in Chorrillos and
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Los Pulpos is a beach just south of the Lima metropolitan area in the southern district of Lurin. My wife
Read moreParque Kennedy
Parque Kennedy is the central park of the Miraflores district and the focal point of tourism in Lima, Peru. Formerly
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Parque de la Reserva is a park located downtown which is best known for the Magic Water Circuit. In the
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Parque de la Exposicion was built in the 19th century to host the International Exhibition, a modest World’s Fair showcasing
Read morePantanos de Villa: Birdwatching in Chorrillos
Pantanos de Villa is a marshland and protected wildlife refuge home to over 200 species of birds located in the
Read morePentagonito: Peaceful Running in San Borja
Pentagonito, or the “Little Pentagon,” is the nickname for Peru’s military headquarters in the San Borja district of Lima. The
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