Peru's capital Lima is a cosmopolitan city that embraces its colonial heritage, modern dynamism, and privileged location on the Pacific coast. It is, after all, the only South American capital facing the sea. Limeños are rightly proud of their unrivaled gastronomy and miles of beaches up and down the coast. From the well preserved colonial center to the lively contemporary communities like Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco hugging the coast, Lima is a fascinating place that takes a few days to discover and appreciate. Casa Andina organizes unique capital excursions that allow visitors to truly experience another side to the Peruvian capital city.
Lima City Tour
for culture, history & architecture buffs
Lima City Tour
for culture, history & architecture buffs
A guided 4-hour visit showcasing the best of historic and modern Lima, highlighting the city's quintessential contrasts. Experience the splendid colonial center, where Lima was founded in 1535, and its stately colonial-era mansions and churches, including Casa Aliaga (a striking home that once belonged to Lima's founder and off-limits to the general public), the catacombs of San Francisco church, and the elegant Plaza de Armas, as well as Lima institutions such as the longtime favorite Bar Queirolo. Then move on to see the contrast of modern Lima, best exemplified by the dynamic residential and business centers of Miraflores and San Isidro and the “Green Coast” developments facing the Pacific Ocean.
Duration: 4 hours, morning or afternoon
Ideal season: September to May though all year round is ok
Barranco Cultural Circuit
for art fans
Barranco Cultural Circuit
for art fans
A guided tour through the artistic neighborhood of Barranco, led by a distinguished painter and curator of Peruvian art (tour are in English and Spanish). You will visit the Pedro de Osma Museum of Colonial Art, followed by the Lucía de la Puente Gallery of Contemporary Art, where Peru's most celebrated living artists exhibit their work. Afterwards, you'll head to Casa Las Pallas, where you'll be able to peruse and purchase the finest examples of Peruvian popular art and artesanía (handicrafts). You'll then finish up at Galería 80m2, where you'll have an opportunity to appreciate the most acclaimed art works of young Peruvian artists.
Duration: 3.5 hours, morning or afternoon (Tuesday to Saturday)
Ideal season: September to May though all year round is ok
Visiting Lima's Stunning Museums
for culture & history buffs
Visiting Lima's Stunning Museums
for culture & history buffs
A guided visit to Lima's most fascinating museums: the Larco Herrera Museum, with one of the world's most exception collections of gold and silver artefacts from ancient Peru, as well as an incredible collection of erotic art from pre-Colombian cultures; and the National Archaeology, Anthropology, and History Museum of Peru, which boasts superb examples of ancient Andean textiles and offers a complete survey of Peru's distinguished and complex human history.
Duration: 3.5 hours, morning or afternoon
Ideal season: September to May though all year round is ok
Paragliding Along the Green Coast
for adventurers
Paragliding Along the Green Coast
for adventurers
Perhaps the best way to appreciate Lima's dramatic coastline is from the air, on a thrilling expert-led tandem paraglider above the cliffs and long beaches. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this rapidly growing sport along Lima's Green Coast, one of the finest spots in South America for paragliding; all you need is a sense of adventure and some good thermal currents, as pros take you on an exhilarating journey, allowing you to soar above the city and snap some incredible photographs from high above Lima.
Duration: 1 hour (15 min flight), afternoon (12-5 p.m.)
Difficulty: low
Ideal season: : December to March though all year round is ok
For more information about our complete set of activities in Lima and its surroundings you can write us to travel@casa-andina.com
RATES
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