Lima, named by its Spanish colonizers as "The City of Kings", is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is a cornucopia of the finest Renaissance and baroque mansions, churches and palaces as well as home of the continent´s first university. It forms a continuous urban area and overlooks the Pacific. Founded by Pizarro in 1535, Lima was once the richest and most beautiful of the American colonies. Archaeology and art museums of this city symbolizes its rich heritage of culture and tradition.

Peru´s most ancient civilizations is at the Museo de la Nacion and the world´s largest private collection of pre-Columbian art is at the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum. The nightlife which starts in the cool early evenings will be such a relief from the constant hot sun. Catch one of the many day-tours or get a taste of the Peruvian fare at criollo or any other creole restaurant lining the quaint sidewalks with menus like nothing you have tasted before. Shop after shop is also available for your perusal.