Tag: Lima Peru

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Lima, Peru.

Lima (Callao), Peru

Splashing color and culture into the arid Peruvian landscape, Lima is a city bedecked with grand colonial splendor.

Founded in 1535, this sprawling capital enjoys a breezy oceanfront location and forms one of the world’s largest desert cities.

A place of sharp contrasts, almost 10 million people are packed into the city, living in vastly different conditions. Visit for an unfiltered experience of this richly layered place of ancient history, colonial relics, and dazzling flavors. Rising from the misty blanket of the garua – a persistent fog that cloaks Lima during winter – you’ll find one of South America’s most culturally vibrant cities.

The former capital of the Spanish colonists – head to Plaza de Armas to immerse yourself in the heart of the old city. The Basilica Cathedral of Lima watches over Plaza Mayor – listen out for the stomps of boots outside, as the pomp and ceremony of the Changing of the Guards draws crowds to the Government Palace.

The history of this area runs much deeper, however, and pre-Columbian cities and temples emerge from the dusty earth nearby. Grand museums showcase unearthed treasures from the extraordinary civilizations that built vast mud-adobe cities across Peru’s coastline and incredible settlements in the country’s valleys and mountains.

The Barranco district is Lima’s artistic area, and you can walk from modern art galleries to see the local muse, the Bridge of Sighs. This wooden bridge is an artist’s favorite and one of the city’s most romantic spots.

Afterwards, sample some of Lima’s cuisine, and the zingy flavors of spicy, lime-marinated fish ceviche. So revered in these parts, ceviche even has its national day on June 28th. Sipping a Pisco Sour is the perfect way to round off your visit to this engrossing, multi-layered city.

Today’s Excursion – Larco Museum Exploration

We explored Peruvian history through the ages during this scenic, half-day excursion to the Larco Museum.

Pueblo Libre District and Larco Herrera Museum

We drove to the Pueblo Libre District, once one of Lima’s most emblematic quarters in bygone days. Upon arrival, proceed to the Larco Herrera Museum. Founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, the museum is situated in a Viceregal-era mansion built on a pre-Colombian pyramid dating from the 7th century.

Museum Tour, Pre-Hispanic Gold Artefacts and Erotic Art

During a guided walking tour, we learned about Peruvian history and viewed a very comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold artefacts and erotic art. After your tour, we enjoyed a Pisco Sour cocktail at the Café del Museo Larco.