Lima City Tour The city of Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, but its history extends far beyond that to civilizations that inhabited this fertile stretch of coastal desert thousands of years before Columbus had even thought to sail across the Atlantic. For those spending a day or several days in Peru’s capital, Aracari […]
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Peru’s capital Lima boasts a handful of the world’s top 50 restaurants, pre-inca sites, Spanish colonial history. contemporary art galleries, forward fashion and unique cultural life. Aracari provides reviews of its key attractions, articles on Lima’s history, trip advice and travel information on all there is to see and do in Lima, as well as the best places to stay. We also offer interviews with artists, chefs and specialist guides in Lima – from historians to architects – who share their take and knowledge on Lima. Aracari arranges private, tailormade tours of Lima.
Embracing Art and Nature: Sculptures Along Lima’s Costa Verde
Sculptures Along Lima’s Costa Verde Walking along the sidewalk of Malécon Cisneros in Lima’s picturesque seaside district, Miraflores, you will find the iconic Parque del Amor with its larger-than-life sculpture of two lovers in a deep embrace called “The Kiss”. The monument to love, created by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín, was erected on February 14, […]