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Lima /ˈliːmə/ is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area. With a population of almost 10 million, Lima is the most populous metropolitan area of Peru, and the third largest city in the Americas (as defined by "city proper"), just behind São Paulo and Mexico City.
Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535, as Ciudad de los Reyes. It became the capital and most important city in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru. Today, around one-third of the Peruvian population lives in the metropolitan area.
Lima is home to one of the oldest higher learning institutions in the New World. The National University of San Marcos, founded on May 12 of 1551, during Spanish colonial regime, is the oldest continuously functioning university in the Americas.
Coordinates: 10°S 76°W / 10°S 76°W / -10; -76
Peru (i/pəˈruː/; Spanish: Perú [peˈɾu]; Quechua: Piruw [pɪɾʊw];Aymara: Piruw [pɪɾʊw]), officially the Republic of Peru (Spanish:
República del Perú ), is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon river.
Peruvian territory was home to ancient cultures spanning from the Norte Chico civilization in Caral, one of the oldest in the world, to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty with its capital in Lima, which included most of its South American colonies. Ideas of political autonomy later spread throughout Spanish America and Peru gained its independence, which was formally proclaimed in 1821. After the battle of Ayacucho, three years after proclamation, Peru ensured its independence. After achieving independence, the country remained in recession and kept a low military profile until an economic rise based on the extraction of raw and maritime materials struck the country, which ended shortly before the war of the Pacific. Subsequently, the country has undergone changes in government from oligarchic to democratic systems. Peru has gone through periods of political unrest and internal conflict as well as periods of stability and economic upswing.
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Known as a culinary capital of South America, Lima is the perfect travel destination for foodies. Join Kelley Ferro in her journey trough the Peruvian local cuisine, markets, restaurants, bartenders and chefs.
From mountains to deserts, from city to sea, Peru’s diverse landscape is as rich as its culture and has had many stories to share since ancient times. Join Kelley Ferro, travel expert and video journalist as she journey’s through Peru with USTOA tour operator Travcoa.
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Hi travelers! I KNOW this video is so LONG but if you have trouble reading maps or are afraid of getting lost while exploring Lima and ending up in the wrong hood, then I promise you this video will help you feel a lot more confident and it's worth the watch! I tried doing a little acting in the beginning but if you want to go straight to the good stuff, just head on over to two minutes into the video. I really hope you feel more confident making your way around the city after watching this! Sites used: Google maps https://www.google.com.pe/maps/@-9.2435385,-75.0195145,5z?hl=en https://www.google.com/maps Guia Calles http://www.guiacalles.com/calles/ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ My social media accounts in case you want to stay in touch with me: F A C E B O O K : http://www.fac...
Lima, the capital of Peru, sits on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is well preserved, today Lima is a bustling metropolis that's one of South America’s largest cities.
Peruvian cuisine is one of the most diverse in the world. Distinct influences come from its three main geographical zones – the coast, the jungle and the Andean Highlands and various immigrant cultures. What you find is a melting pot of flavors receiving International recognition. Peruvians are proud of their cuisine and for good reason. In this video we try to explore as many different kinds of Peruvian foods as possible. GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www....
https://www.expedia.com/Lima.d178277.Destination-Travel-Guides Lima gives access to the mystical city of Machu Picchu in the Andes, Lake Titicaca in the highlands, the lush Amazon jungle and Peru’s coastal desert. But, before you go to see all of this, it’s worth exploring the capital first. Just like Peru’s landscapes, Lima is a city of contrasts: rich and poor, ancient and modern, practical and elegant, fascinating and entertaining. In Lima’s Historic Center is the Plaza de Armas, also known as the Plaza Mayor. This is where the Spanish explorer founded Lima and the Lima Cathedral, contains the tomb of Francisco Pizarro. Next door, the Government Palace is still the official seat of government today. Outside of the city center are many more visitor attractions. The Bajada de los Baños...
Live like a Local: Peru USTOA's Travel Together Series hosted by Kelley Ferro Lima has the beach, the cliffs, the history, the energy and the passion. I loved our stay in the neighborhoods of Miraflores & Barranco. The city is definitely an exciting place and it's only getting better and better.
When I think back to my time in Lima, Peru I have many distinct memories. Peruvian cuisine, a mix of coastal, jungle and Andean delights, pleased my ever discerning taste-buds as a gallivanted around the city trying all kinds of different Peruvian foods. Being based in Miraflores meant that I had access to some of the best restaurants in all of Lima along with coastal views of the Pacific ocean and many green spaces to explore. GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https:/...
Lima is one of the most dynamic cities in South America and we're thrilled to showcase some of the top attractions and things to do in the city in this video guide. Our 30 things to do Lima, Peru travel guide highlights some of the top foods to eat in Lima (including Peruvian street food), museums worth checking out and must see attractions along with off-the-beaten track suggestions. We delve deep into neighborhoods such as Miraflores and Larcomar and offer up suggestions for travel adventure junkies such a paragliding, surfing and biking. To satisfy our taste buds we sample Peruvian cuisine including ceviche, anticuchos, salchipapas, lomo saltado, chifa, nikkei and whole lot more as part of our Lima food guide. Unfortunately, a lot of tourists skip Lima and head straight for Machu Pi...
Travel video about destination Peru. Lima is the capital of Peru, the second largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina.The Palacio De Gobierno is also known as Pizzarro, or Government Palace. This Neo-Classic building was completed in 1938 and stands on the foundation of the former Pizzarro Palace. In the palace gardens is the house in which Pizzarro was killed. Lima, the City of Kings, became the capital of the largest region in Spanish South America and was where the viceroys of the Spanish crown resided. During colonial times this city was the largest, most populated, finest and most cultivated city on the continent. Some of the most beautiful colonial buildings in South America are to be found in Lima’s old town along with carved balconies of Moorish origin. Huaraz is...
For you foodies out there, add Lima to your bucket list IMMEDIATELY. See what I ate at Tanta, La Mar Cebicheria, and an organic farmer's market we ran into. Read the blog post: http://www.travellushes.com/peru-guide-24-hours-lima/ ~PERU SERIES~ Part 1: Sneak Peek with Itinerary Highlights: https://youtu.be/e5wQG4Ed1_s Part 2: Essential Tips to Know Before you Go: https://youtu.be/BFcwwFLtRZ0 Part 3: Cusco City: https://youtu.be/682vPk919Ng Part 4: Sacred Valley: https://youtu.be/7HUbzLZSCcI Part 5: Machu Picchu: https://youtu.be/dvGqcPp_Bc4 Part 6: Lima: https://youtu.be/XXJ-uk2fYE4 Lima Airbnb we stayed in: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6430829 Get $30 off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/c/ashleys793 🎥 VIDEO EQUIPMENT I USE 🎥 **These are affiliate links (meaning I get a VERY small...
I walk around Lima, Peru and show how much things cost. NOTE: Not the best choice of restaurants, I realize! I had limited time in Lima. But hopefully it gets the general idea across. PLANNING A BUDGET TRAVELING TRIP?? "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" is a travel guidebook that's packed with practical travel info, tips and tricks. And it's just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Or feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world. It's also available on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore...
In Part 2 of my Peru Travel Guide, I share my ultimate list of Peru travel tips that I learned while traveling through Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. Link to post: http://www.travellushes.com/peru-travel-guide-part-2-essential-tips/ Part 1: Sneak Peek with Itinerary Highlights: https://youtu.be/e5wQG4Ed1_s Part 2: Essential Tips to Know Before you Go: https://youtu.be/BFcwwFLtRZ0 Part 3: Cusco City: https://youtu.be/682vPk919Ng Part 4: Sacred Valley: https://youtu.be/7HUbzLZSCcI Part 5: Machu Picchu: https://youtu.be/dvGqcPp_Bc4 Part 6: Lima: https://youtu.be/XXJ-uk2fYE4 👇 LET'S CONNECT! 👇 → Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/travellushes → Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/travellushes → Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/travellushes → YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/travellushes → Pint...
Part II of our South America Trip! We fly into Peru's capital for a one night only stop, staying in the Miraflores district of the city.
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[Hook]
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[Hook]
You know I bees in the city
You drive v's to the city
We push keys to the city
Mayor minds hope give me the key to the city
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now rep your city, this is for the streets