Lima, the capital of Peru, is located in the central coastal region of Peru. Lima is the third most populous metropolitan area in Peru and is home to nearly one third of the countrys population. Lima is a bustling metropolis, a wonderful study of contrasts home to some of the glitziest business centers and sea facing ultra modern residential neighborhoods and also to shanty towns on the outskirts.

Lima is an attractive destination for tourists who want a wonderful mix of the historic with the modern. The mix of archeological sites, museums, art galleries, night life, restaurants, and bars is quite intoxicating for the discerning traveler. LAN Airlines offers convenient flights to Lima from several locations.

Here are some of the choicest must see spots in Lima for any tourist.

1. Iglesia and Museo de San Francisco The monastery is famous for its catacombs and amazing library of antique texts. A fine example of Spanish baroque colonial architecture, the underground passages are full of remnants of the several thousands of citizens who were laid to rest here over the last 200 years.

2. Museo Rafael Larco Herrera This museum is home to one of the most expansive private pre-Columbian ceramic collections in the world. Galleries display history from over 40,000 years in ceramic, gold, and silver while being home to other artifacts like masks, vases, ornaments with precious stones, garments, and crowns.

3. Casa Pilatos Said to be among the oldest colonial buildings in Lima, this house is said to have been built in 1590 and represents the finest in the architectural style of the period.

4. Museo de la Inquisicin One of the two major museums in Peru, the Museo de la Inquisicin houses reproductions of several Andean artifacts. This museum was the headquarters for the Peruvian inquisition that oppressed the freedom of thousands of slaves.

5. Museo Nacional de Arqueologa, Antropologa e Historia del Per Quiet simply, the one definitive museum to visit to understand the people of Peru and the country itself. Informs the visitor of the story of their history, archeology, and anthropology.

6. Baslica Catedral Metropolitana de Lima Dedicated to St John and located in downtown Lima, this cathedral was built around the 1530s. Though it has gone through several transformations since it was first built, it still retains its original facade and grandeur.

7. Huaca Pucllana Pucllana Temple in English, these are the ruins of the ancient Peruvian civilizations. It is a surreal experience to walk through the ruins that represent the thousands of years of life.

8. Larcomar The essential modern getaway, located in the Miraflores district, Larcomar offers the best food, entertainment, and shopping experiences in Lima. It has some superb ocean views and is also home to a movie theater, bowling alley, and of course, lots and lots of shops selling everything from souvenirs to eatables. Larcomar is located quite close to the Jorge Chvez International Airport, Lima.

9. Historic center of Lima Comprising the districts of Lima and Rmac, is a World Heritage Site that houses some of the most splendid colonial architectural wonders that include The Plaza Mayor, The Cathedral, Covenant of Santo Domingo, The Palace of Torre Tagle, and several others.

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