not a shithole
I thought Lima would be a dive but it´s actually a pretty nice city with a fair bit to do for travellers.
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City Guide Lima, Peru
Visiting Lima
With a population of nearly 6½ million people, Lima is the capital of Peru as well as the country’s largest city. Even though it lacks some of the charm of Buenos Aires and it isn’t as spectacular as Rio de Janeiro, it has lots to offer the visitor and has established itself as one of South America’s top destinations.
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Lima - What not to miss
In this podcast recorded in the capital of Peru, Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty talks to Gisella Vasquez of the tourist board there to ask her what visitors shouldn't miss, where are the best places to eat and more.
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Cusco - a video postcard
Watch our video postcard of Cusco to check out its main square Plaza de Armas, Machu Picchu and more.
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Lima can be seen in a day or two but I think people should spend more time here. I had only a day here on a layover but I would come back. The food here is SO GOOD! I have been all over Latin America and the best food I've ever had there is from Northern Brazil and Peru! So spend more time there and really try all the food!
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Lima Center
I loved Lima. I want to return soon for sure. Try to stay in the Historic Center so you can know all the interesting places aroung...and please, go and try their food! is amazing!
Insider Tip:ask the front desk of the hostel how much would a taxi will cost first!
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A city that have everything.
This city have everyting. You could be downtown learning about colonial time and shopping some handcraft beauties for such a good price, then a fancy lunch with that peruvian food that is awesome and we are going to miss and by then there is so much thing to do in miraflores. great atmosphere!!!
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Yuck,, pollution so thick you can hardly breath. Traffic is crazy, shopping is good. Would not go back.
Insider Tip:Lima is a dump, stay one night and enjoy Cusco, : )
Peru: Itinerary
The Peruvian capital is slowly establishing itself as one of South America’s most popular cities with travellers. The city centre is a grid of busy streets and picturesque squares where locals and tourists alike flock every day. Seasoned with some of engrossing museums along with an ever growing number of restaurants and bars and you can see why people are coming here in their droves.
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