Saturday 16 August 2008

Lima - A city of life and colour


Peru itself is a country full of different cultures and traditions and countless different food dishes, so the capital Lima is a prime location to get the best of all of these in one place. All through the city you will find areas marking Incan and Pre-Incan construction. In fact there are so many that many are still yet to be properly excavated. The main sites with the best quality and information have to be Pachacamac and Caral (which actually lies 200 kilometers north). Dancing is in the blood of most Latin Americans and Peruvians are no different, one of the best things you can do is go and see the traditional dances over a meal. You will be stunned by the variety of dance flavors and smile at the delightful costumes. While Ceviche is the main traditional dish of the country, you can find restaurants serving specialties from anywhere in the country. And trust me, even if you stay for years you may never get the chance to try all the different dishes. The Plaza de Armas is the centre park of the city where you can see the Government Palace and the Cathedral of Lima. The Plaza is also the location for some of the major events of the city including the Patriot day celebrations where it has been known to have the city fountain full of Pisco for the thirsty public!

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