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| Day 1: Arrival to Lima & Lima City Tour Upon arrival in Lima, meet your local Peru tour guideat the airport and transfer to your centrally-located Lima hotel. You will receive abriefing about your travel program and all documents for your trip. Enjoy sightseeing on your own in the modern heart of the city near the beautiful Costa Verde. Dine in a restaurant in Larcomar, overlooking the ocean, or go shopping in the open air markets where locals sell their handicrafts. On your afternoon Lima city tour, you will enjoy a history lesson as you learn about one of the most interesting capitals in South America. Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, Lima's historic district has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its colonial architecture has been well-preserved. You will see the palm-lined Plaza de Armas, surrounded by the Cathedral de Lima and the opulent Government Palace. You will also tour the impressive Monastery of San Francisco, which boasts a large collection of colonial art - the basilica has 21 altars, the monk's library holds many well-preserved books, and the catacombs, especially the Well of Souls are not to be missed. The tour continues through the residential areas of Lima and ends in the modern district of Miraflores on the Pacific coast where you can enjoy a final sunset dinner before heading back to your Lima hotel. |
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