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Lima Travel Guide

Lima's pre-hispanic and colonial architecture are interesting and the city has several museums that tell the story of a country with a long history that produced a large number of coastal and Andean civilizations (such as the Moche, Chavin, and the Incas) and many local cultures.

About Lima

Lima covers an area of 310.5 sq. miles (804.3 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 7.9 million people being the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on a coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Parque de las Leyendas

Parque de las LeyendasIn addition to housing common animals such as lions, elephants, and giraffes, this zoo contains a large number of native Peruvian species. It is divided into three areas, which represent the coast, the Andes Mountain region and the Peruvian rainforests and show the peculiarities of each.

The zoo has mechanical toys for children as well as a restaurant, which serves items ranging from small teatime snacks to huge lunches.

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