Scenic spot introduction:
Lima is the capital and largest port of Peru. It is also known as the world-famous "rainless city". With bright sunshine and sea breeze all year round, the city buildings and green trees and flowers complement each other, and it is known as the beautiful "garden city" in South America. Lima straddles the south and north banks of the Rimac River. The name Lima comes from the Rimac River, which means "the talking god".Attractions distribution:
Lima is a historic city with the following main attractions: Plaza San Martin , Gold Museum ,Central Square, cathedral , presidential palace , Convent of San Francesco , Inca Market , Love Park , China Town wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
photography, old town, sightseeing, city, monumentstravelling guideline:
Important festivals: 1. The Feast of Our Lady of Condelaria (February 2-15) is a grand performance of folk songs and dances in the Lake Titicaca region of Peru.
2. Pledge of Allegiance Day (June 7). Every year on June 7, new recruits of the Peruvian army swear an oath to the national flag, expressing their determination to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity to the death.
3. Saints Peter and Paul Day (June 29) is a religious or national holiday in Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, San Marino, Vatican City, Venezuela and other countries.
4. The Sun Festival (June 24) is the most important festival of the Peruvian Indians - Quechua people. The celebration is held at the Inca ruins of Sacxahuaman Castle in the suburbs of Cusco to worship the sun god, also known as the Sun Festival. The ancestors of the Quechua people are the Incas. They worship the sun. "Inca" means descendants of the sun, and their king is also called "Inca". Cusco is the capital of the Inca Empire.
Best time to visit:
Lima has a tropical desert climate. Due to the influence of the Peruvian cold current, the climate is mild and dry. With bright sunshine and sea breezes all year round, Lima is a good place to travel in all four seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
Cuisine: The coastal areas, represented by Lima, are mainly spicy, with fish, seafood, chicken and potatoes as the main ingredients, and are mostly served cold, steamed and grilled. Many Peruvians also like French and Spanish cuisine. In general, Peruvians particularly like chili and spices.
Shopping: The Inca Gift Market in Lima, Peru sells ornaments with Inca cultural characteristics made of copper, silver, and turquoise, as well as APACA wool carpets, a specialty of the Peruvian mountain area, which are quite commemorative. In addition, leather products such as money bags, belts, and handbags with patterns on them, as well as handmade folk arts and clay products made by residents in forest areas and mountainous areas, are also very distinctive.
Scenic spot location:
America>Peru>Lima
How to get there:
Airplane: Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport is an important airport in South America. It was built in 1985 and has routes to Argentina, Canada, Cuba, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, France, Germany and Scandinavian countries. Flight times and ticket prices change frequently. The ticket price from Lima to other cities in Peru is about US$50-95.
Train: There is the Peruvian Central Railway Terminal in the old city of Lima. The railway runs eastwards, crossing the Andes Mountains to the important metallurgical base of La Oroya. Lima also has railways to Callao Port, Oroya, Cerro de Pasco and other places.
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