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Reasons to book cheap Lima flights
The capital and largest city in Peru, Lima is located in the valleys of the Rimac, Lurin, and Chillon rivers in the central coastal part of the country. The city seems to expand endlessly from the Pacific Ocean into the hills. Lima has its own attractions as mesmerizing as one picture in mind. The main attractions of the city include beaches, valleys, boardwalk, vibrant nightlife, and natural reserves. In addition to this, tourists in Lima can also visit its outstanding museums, colonial structures, and beautiful buildings.
Plaza De Armas The historical center of Lima, Plaza Mayor is a broad square and the most logical starting point for sightseeing tour of the city. Also known as Plaza Mayor, the square is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This square boasts a lot of popular and important buildings of Lima. As most of these buildings were destroyed in the earthquake of 1746, the present edifices are their reconstructions. The only original structure here is the bronze fountain in the center.
San Francisco Church One of the most prominent tourist attractions in Lima, San Francisco Church is famous for its catacombs boasting bones of around 10,000 people interred here when this site was the first cemetery of Lima. There is a maze of narrow hallways below this church. These hallways are lined on both sides with bones. Building also features a library and an impressive collection of religious art.
National Museum The largest museum in Lima, National Museum is a great place to explore Peru's ancient history and to know about the Peruvian culture. National Museum covers the complete architectural history of the country. The exhibits include ceramics, textiles, and scale models of several archaeological sites. Most of the displays here are labeled and described in English and Spanish.
