Peru Vacations: How to Spend a Cultural Day in Lima

As the former capital of the Spanish empire in South America, Lima has plenty to suit those who are fascinated by different cultures. The fusion of Spanish culture with Peruvian traditions, and how they've assimilated with each other throughout the last centuries, is a truly fascinating condition to witness. So if you have a day to spare during your Peru vacations to enjoy Lima, here are our suggestions for a culturally insightful experience.

Morning
Mornings are a quiet time when the city is just waking up. Although stores tend to open around 9 am, on Sundays, they might not open at all. Therefore, so as not to waste time while on your Lima trip, head to a museum right after breakfast. You will likely have the place considerably to yourself, and the few hours before lunch is a good time to get your brain thinking. One of the most revered museums in Lima is the Larco Museum, located in the San Isidro neighborhood, which showcases priceless Inca and pre-Inca relics, providing glimpses into the lives and ways of Peru's ancient people. If you are close to the city center, the House of Gastronomy housed in a pastel pink building is a good way to get acquainted with the food of Peru even if you don't get to try it all on your South America vacation packages.

Afternoon
After a nice lunch of ceviche or perhaps pollo a la brasa, visit the historical city center. The center is where you will find the best preserved examples of Spanish architecture around, with their intricate wood balconies and delicate details reminding of an era long gone. The Plaza de Armas is where people once and still congregate socially and for demonstrations, and the Cathedral is one of the most impressive in South America. Visit the San Francisco Church and catacombs beneath to see how the Spaniards treated their dead. Lima's Chinatown, due to Peru's large Chinese population, is the biggest on the continent!

Evening
Culture does not only mean seeing the old, but also the new ways in which the people live. For this, there is no better place to go than the Miraflores district, trendy and chic enough to rival any Western city. Lima's upper class love to walk along Miraflores' clifftop stretch of urban parks called the Costa Verde, go shopping at the luxury Larcomar mall, and eat at the fine restaurants often hidden to all but those who know where to look.

This article about Lima culture was written by a travel expert at Peru For Less who specializes in helping you organize Peru vacations as part of your fully customizable South America vacation packages.


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