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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.

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Cerro Azul

Cerro AzulTraditional spa and cove which is very crowded with surfing fanatics, because of its tubular waves generated by the forceful sea currents. To the south of the beach you can see the Centinela hill where there are pre-Hispanic buildings which used to be painted a bluish-green colour, hence the name.

The climate during winter is wet and very cold, whereas during the summer is is very hot. There are numerous restaurants and hostals which invite visitors to spend the day there.



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