Metropolitan Lima.. In almost five centuries passed from its
Spanish foundation, Lima has been synonymous of a surprising miscegenation that
visualizes in its polished and innovative culinary art, in his monumental architecture,
that engrosa the Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity from 1991; and in its people,
crafty and capable, really expert at adapting to the changes
Centuries before it was founded as the City of Kings, the territory of Lima,
capital of Peru and of the department of Lima, was inhabited by civilizations
that had gauged its wealth and strategic location. Proof of that can be seen
in the countless huacas or temples that dotted the valley, particularly the
Pachacamac shrine, a major pilgrimage centre during the Inca empire. This spurred
Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro in 1535 to choose the Rímac River
Valley to found the capital, as its location by the sea provided a link with
sailing routes.
Lima is the main gateway to Peru, a major city bustling with living history
and movement. It is an ethnic melting pot, featuring pre-Hispanic, colonial
and modern elements. The metropolis is also surrounded by every aspect of Nature:
the sea, islands, mountains, desert and plant life. Its various quarters feature
an active nightlife and well-endowed cultural scene, as well as plentiful public
transport and non-stop activities, a city of more than 8 million souls.
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