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Lima Travel Guide

Lima once ranked as the richest and most important city in the Americas and was considered to be the most beautiful colonial settlement in the region. Founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish Crown's "City of Kings" quickly became the center of power and trade for the entire American viceregency that stretched from Quito to Santiago. Lima was home to some of the Americas' finest baroque and Renaissance churches, palaces, and mansions, as well as the continent's first university, founded in 1551. For 2 centuries, the capital also served as the headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition. Read More

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Hotels

Colonial Inn

Comandante Espinar 310
Lima - Map

Distance: 2.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Libertador Hotel San Isidro Golf Lima

Los Eucaliptos 550 San Isidro
Lima L27 Map

Distance: 3.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Antigua Miraflores Hotel

Avenida Grau 350
Miraflores 18 Map

Distance: 5.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Academia Lee

Avenida Principal 100 - Córpac
Lima 27 Peru

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Alameda Chabuca Granda

A espaldas del Palacio de Gobierno
Lima 1 Peru

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Alameda de los Descalzos

Alameda de los Bobos
Lima 25 Peru

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Airports

Major Airports near Lima

Distance (mi.)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport 5.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lima

Distance (mi.)
Ayacucho Yanamilla Airport 205.2 map

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Lima Vacation Rentals

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from: $39

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in LIMA, PERU

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Alarm Clock, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Utilities included, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $35

SANTA ROSA COUNTRY CLUB SPA - VILLA WITH SEA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Lounge, Microwave, Patio, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stereo, TV
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from: $200

Lima Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Linens, Microwave, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR

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