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Historic Centre of Lima
Located principally in the city centre or Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas, the Historic Centre of Lima is among the most important tourist destinations in Peru.
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Municipal Palace of Lima
The Municipal Palace of Lima is a public building that serves as headquarters of the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima.
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Cathedral of Lima
The Basilica Cathedral of Lima is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima, Peru.
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Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas of Lima, is the birthplace of the city of Lima, as well as the core of the city.
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Cycling
Lima is an even better city for cycling because, although there are fewer bike paths, it never rains, it’s never cold, and it’s completely flat. Sunday is the best day to do a Lima bike tour, but any day will suffice.
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Surfing
Surfing is a popular activity near Lima. It is suited for all skills with many surfing schools available.
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Barranco
Barranco is the bohemian beach community in Lima. Where Miraflores is hustle, bustle, and business, Barranco has a more laidback, artistic vibe.
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The Circuito Magico de Agua
By night, Parque de la Reserva hosts the Circuito Magico de Agua. The Magic Water Circuit is a water fountain exhibit. The show consists of 13 water fountains that combine music, colored lights, and laser effects. The Guinness Book of World Records has verified it as the world’s largest fountain complex in a public park.
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