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Lima: City of Kings

Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, offers a feast for the senses. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Centre is a showcase of colonial splendour, anchored by the grand Plaza Mayor. The surrounding streets are lined with balconied facades and churches that speak of centuries past. Step into the San Francisco Monastery, a masterpiece of baroque design. Beneath its cloisters lie catacombs — a labyrinth of history and mystery. Venture south to Barranco, Lima’s bohemian quarter. Here, art galleries, colourful murals, and live music spill into the streets, creating a neighbourhood that feels like a celebration in motion. Cuisine is where Lima truly shines. Sample fresh ceviche at a humble seaside huarique, or indulge in tasting menus at restaurants ranked among the world’s best. As the sun sets, walk the Malecón in Miraflores. Clifftop parks overlook the Pacific, paragliders drift across the sky, and the city lights begin to shimmer. Lima is where history, culture, and culinary brilliance meet at the edge of the ocean. Lima’s nickname “City of Kings” (La Ciudad de los Reyes) comes from its founding in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. He established the city on 6 January, the date of the Christian feast of the Epiphany, which celebrates the visit of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus. Because of that date — and perhaps also to honour the Spanish monarch at the time — the settlement was named in reference to kings. #adventuremoments #peru #latinamerica #postandearn
Posted: Sep 3, 2025
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