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LIMA
In the north is the city of Caral, the oldest civilization of America, and to the south is the Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac. Lima's history predates the colonial presence in the country. The establishment of the viceroyalty transformed the city into the main political and administrative center of South America. During this period, significant churches, monasteries, mansions and balconies were built. he arrival of modernity didn’t transform the historic center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Museums with great works of art, archaeological sites, beaches, the boardwalk, valleys, natural reserves, the nightlife, the thrill of adventure sports, and the exquisite cuisine gives Peru’s capital an authentic personality and makes tourism in Lima a unique experience in the country.
Location: On the west central coast of Peru, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Extension: Metropolitan Lima: 2,817 km2.
WHAT TO WEAR...
Lima’s climate is dry and warm in the areas near the coast. There is high humidity and a lack of rain throughout the year. In areas more than 2,500 metres above sea level, the temperature drops and the climate is cold and wet.
Arid and semi-warm
Maximum temperature 27°C 81°F
Minimum temperature 14°C 57°F
WHAT TO EAT...
Cebiche
Cau-cau
Causa rellena
Escabeche (pickle)
Anticuchos
Choros a la chalaca
Carapulcra
Lomo saltado (Fried loin)
Tacu-tacu
WHERE TO GO...
IN THE CITY:
Lima Plaza Mayor (Main Square)
Lima Cathedral
Government Palace
San Francisco Church and Convent
Gastronomy House
OUTSIDE THE CITY:
Mamacona Estate (Lurín)
Pachacámac Town (Lurín)
Pachacámac Archaeological Complex (Lurín)
Lunahuaná (Cañete)
Caral (Barranca)
PASCO
A land of marked contrasts, where the mountains and jungle form a chain of cold peaks and lush vegetation. Huayllay’s “Forest of Stones” consists of unusual rock formations and countless lagoons. This region is inhabited by native peoples and includes picturesque towns such as Huancabamba, Oxapampa, Pozuzo and Villa Rica, which are inhabited by Austrian-German settlers who have combined their culture with local customs. It has very diverse flora and fauna, and scenery dotted with numerous waterfalls.
Pasco marks the entrance to the exuberant central jungle region.
Location: Located in the center of Peru, to the east of the Cordillera Occidental (West Andes). Most of the region consists of high jungle ecosystems, but its capital and other major cities are located in Andean areas.
Size: 25,320 km2 (9,776 sq.miles).
WHAT TO WEAR...
The climate of the towns and villages in the Daniel Alcides Carrión and Cerro de Pasco provinces is cold and wet, with medium humidity. On the other hand, the towns and villages of Pozuzo, Villa Rica and Huancabamba have a temperate and very wet climate, while Oxapampa’s climate is hot and extremely wet, with high humidity.
Temperate
Maximum temperature 12°C 54°F
Minimum temperature -2°C 28°F
WHERE TO GO...
IN THE CITY:
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OUTSIDE THE CITY:
San Pedro de Ninacaca Church (Pasco)
Inmaculada Concepción de Vicco Church (Pasco)
Punrun Lagoon (Pasco)
Huayllay National Sanctuary (Pasco)
La Calera Hot Springs (Pasco)
WHAT TO EAT...
Jora chicha
Pachamanca
Picante de cuy (Spicy guinea pig)
CALLAO
This is the vital route for trade both into and out of Peru. It has mansions with pretty balconies, museums, churches and the fortress of King Felipe, which survived wars and pirate attacks. As well as tradition, in Callao you can enjoy nature on the islands of Palomino and San Lorenzo, in the Humedales de Ventanilla (wetlands) or on the pebble beaches.
It is just a couple of minutes away from Lima.
Location: Central west coast of Peru. 12 km (7 miles) from downtown Lima.
Size: 158 Km2 (61 sq. miles)
WHAT TO WEAR...
Hot in the summer, mild in the autumn and spring, and cold in winter with some drizzle. High humidity throughout the year.
Humid and cloudy with a sunny summer.
Maximum temperature 30°C 86°F
Minimum temperature 14°C 57°F
WHERE TO GO...
IN THE CITY:
Real Felipe Fortress
Mother Church, or Callao Cathedral
Francisco Bolognesi Plaza
Independence Plaza
La Merced Tower Plaza
OUTSIDE THE CITY:
Palomino, Cavinzas, San Lorenzo and Frontón islands
Abtao Naval Submarine Museum
WHAT TO EAT...
Cebiche
Parihuela
Chimbombo sandwich
Leche de tigre (Tiger milk)
Choritos a la chalaca
HUANCAVELICA
Huancavelica proudly boasts many attractions such as archaeological sites, temples and mansions in its urban core. A past surrounded by a pleasant environment of natural, therapeutic hot springs, fertile lands, lakes and snowy mountains: the heart of the Andes, dominated by two great cultures, the Wari and the Chancha. It was later transformed by the Inca into a military center, and later it was turned into a Spanish city to exploit silver and mercury.
Location: Central highlands of Peru, a rugged terrain of valleys, deep gorges, high mountains, winding roads and plateaus.
Size: 22,131 Km2 (8,545 sq. miles)
WHAT TO WEAR...
Huancavelica City, the capital of the region, has a cold and wet climate. The rainy season begins in November and ends in April.
Cold and rainy.
Maximum temperature 16°C 61°F
Minimum temperature 2°C 36°F
WHERE TO GO...
IN THE CITY:
Plaza de Armas
San Antonio Cathedral Church
Temple and Convent of San Francisco
Temple of Santo Domingo
Temple of San Juan de Dios
OUTSIDE THE CITY:
Uchkus Inkañan Archaeological Complex (Huancavelica)
Chonta peak (Huancavelica)
Pultocc Lagoon (Huancavelica)
Choclococha Lagoon (Huancavelica)
Izcuchaca district (Huancavelica)
WHAT TO EAT...
Breaded alpaca meat
Pachamanca
Bread
UCAYALI
The first people to live in this area, which extends along the length of the Ucayali river and its tributaries, were the Pano, in approximately 2,000 BC. Many indigenous communities live in the Amazon and do not renounce their ethnic customs and traditions, but instead share their invaluable culture with the world. With scenery bathed in powerful rivers, where the waterfalls are enormous veils that cover the mountain and transform into calm lakes, the diversity of flora and fauna in Ucayali continues to astonish scientists.
Location: Peru's central jungle (the Amazon) hosting three natural levels: low jungle, high jungle and jungle fringe.
Size: 102,411 km2.
WHAT TO WEAR...
Rainy and hot. It rains in three of the four seasons (autumn, spring and summer).
Rainy and hot
Maximum temperature 34°C 93°F
Minimum temperature 19°C 66°F
WHAT TO EAT...
Masato
Inchicapi
Tacacho con cecina (Tacacho with jerky)
Patarashca
Juane
WHERE TO GO...