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Lima ToursLima, capital of Peru, was the chief city of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. There is a great selection of museums in Lima, including some of the best in Peru. The Indian markets are great too!
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Lima At A GlanceDay 1 Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Day at Leisure
Day 2 Lima | Larco Museum, City Tour and Magic Water Circuit. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin your Historic Center of Lima tour. You'll start by visiting the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 5 centuries of history, considered the oldest house in the Americas. Then, you'll explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can visit the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, you'll visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. The museum boasts a comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects and a selection of erotic art pieces, here, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. This tour is shared with other passengers. *Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time. This afternoon, head towards the city center to visit the Magic Water Circuit, the largest electronic fountain complex in the world certified by Guinness World Records, located in the Reserve Park. Here, you will enjoy a magical night show and have free time to explore and take photos. Our guide will take you through the park, known for its impressive water fountains, lights, and music. Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel .At time indicated, transfer to the airport. 2025 price per person in US$: (ask for child rates)
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SPECIAL PRIVATE VISITS MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGIA Y ARQUEOLOGIA One of the best museums in Lima and should be high on the list of anyone at all interested in the archeology of PERU. The collection is well laid out and traces the prehistory of Peru chronologically from the earlist archeological sites to arrival of the Spaniards. CHAVIN stone carvings, NAZCA ceramics and PARACAS weavings are all displayed here along with collections showing the best artifacts of all the major Peruvian Cultures. http://museonacional.perucultural.org.pe/ingles/index.htm PACHACAMAC Crossing sand dunes 20 miles south of Lima we visit the pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac, one of the most important temples of ancient America. It was the largest city on the coast. The ruins encircle the top of a low hill, the crest of which was crowned with a Temple of the Sun, a large pyramid built in 1350 of sun-baked bricks. List of hotels |
Lima AdrenalineDAY 1 | ARRIVAL LIMA
You will be picked up from the airport at the scheduled time to transfer you to your hotel in Lima.
DAY 2 | LIMA – CARAL 4X4 During the morning you are picked up from your hotel and transferred north of Lima, where you will live an off-road experience. Make a stop in the city of Huaral for breakfast. Continue to the Sacred City of Caral, where the oldest civilization in America developed more than 5000 years ago. Get up close to this impressive archaeological site, its buildings and squares. Caral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and its discovery rewrote the history of what was known about life in America up to that time. Then, enjoy lunch at La Empedrada Lodge. Later, start the return to Lima, but first, go through a natural formation of sand known as "El Tubo", and travel through the desert and its spectacular dunes in a 4x4 vehicle. Once this activity is finished, return to the highway and arrive in Lima. Level: Easy Duration: 10 hours Maximum altitude: 1149 feet / 350 m a.s.l.
DAY 3 | PALOMINO ISLAND A transportation service will pick you up from the hotel in the morning and will transfer you to the Callao Yacht Club. From there you will set sail to the Palomino Islands, located in front of the coast of the Callao Constitutional Province. On your way, you will stop at the anchorage of yachts, warships and merchant vessels. You will also pass by the San Lorenzo Island, which is eight kilometers long and has played an important role in the history of Lima. You will the visit the Palomino Islands, two islands that are part of a special ecosystem, where an extraordinary fauna - composed of sea lions, local and migratory birds - coexists. The lack of predators makes it possible to dive with the lions and penguins at a short distance and in complete harmony. You will finally return among islets inhabited by guano birds and the second largest colony of Humboldt penguins in Peru, while you enjoy a snack.
DAY 4 | DEPARTURE LIMA You will be transferred to the Cusco airport to take your departure flight.
2024 price per person in US$:
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