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THE CITY OF THE KINGS (03 days / 02 nights) |
| Interest: |
Culture, Family |
| Destinations: |
Lima, Complejo Arqueológico de Pachacámac, Centro Histórico de Lima, Circuito Mágico del Agua - Parque de la Reserva |
| Trip Length: |
03 days / 02 nights |
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OVERVIEW
Lima, also known as the City of Kings for its founding at Epiphany in 1535, in a short period of time became the most important city in the Americas. In the historic centre, placed by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List, you can visit splendid samples of Colonial architecture as well as fantastically wood carven balconies. Also, during your visit, you must also remember to sample one of the best cuisines in the world. The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and inviting locales where you will be able to taste delicious dishes, the result of the mixing of European, African, Asian, and Andean cuisines..
ITINERARY
Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of La Ciudad de los Reyes or “The City of Kings”. It is a colonial city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures; with quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine. Overnight in lima..
Day 02:
LIMA
After breakfast, at the appointed time, after a 35 minutes drive, you will enjoy a guided tour to The Sacred Citadel of Pachacamac, temple of the deity of the same name believed to be creator of the universe. The site is comprised of pyramidal temples and enclosures built by successive pre-Colombian civilizations and the Incas. Once in the citadel you will enjoy a guided tour visiting it main attractions like The Temple of Pachacamac, The Sun God Shrine and The Palace of the Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun. Also you will visit the on-site museum which houses an idol of Ichima o Pachacamac. After the tour, return transfer to your hotel. On the way, if time allows it, you may enjoy quick visit to the traditional and bohemian district of Barranco, where outstands the beautiful Bridge of Sighs. If you want we can arrange a delicious lunch at one of the most distinguish restaurants in our capital city. At late afternoon, you will enjoy a guided nocturnal city tour to the imposing Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate Lima’s main squares, buildings and churches wonderfully illuminated. Then you will visit the Magical Circuit of the Water, where technology applied in these sources corresponds to most modern in the field of the cybernetic sources, allowing the accomplishment to a variety of choreographies, including laser effects. Within the several amazing sources, the Magical Source of more than 80 meters of height outstands. After the tour, return transfer to your hotel. If you want we can arrange a delicious dinner at one of the most distinguish restaurants in our capital city. Overnight in Lima..
Day 03:
LIMA / ...
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided visit to two of the main museums located in our capital city, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History, considered Peru’s museum per excellence, located in an old Colonial mansion that was the old residence of Peru’s Liberators; and Larco Museum, housed in a unique colonial residence dating back to the XVII century constructed on top of a pre-Colombian pyramid dating back to the VIII century, which includes an exquisite Collection of Peruvian Gold and Silver artifacts and its famous pre-Hispanic Erotic Art Hall. After the tour, return transfer to your hotel. If you want we can arrange a delicious lunch at one of the most distinguish restaurants in our capital city. In the afternoon, at the appointed time, transfer to the airport or bus station..
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| Circuito Magico / Archivo |
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| Pachacamac / Archivo |
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| Palacio de Gobierno / Archivo |
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| Palacio Municipal / Archivo |
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| Pachacamac / Archivo |
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| Catedral de Lima / Archivo |
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