Fun things to do in Lima

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Kennedy Park is a pleasant greeen space with lots of flowers, benches for people watching, and a children's playground. In the evenings it turns into a handicraft market when vendors set up tables to display their wares .

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This small but lovely park is full of beautiful mosaic walls and is situated on the cliffs above the Costa Verde shoreline, offering great views over the Pacific Ocean and coast. At its center is a giant sculpture of two lovers kissing, thus the name “Park of Love”. It commemorates the many young locals who come here to get away from the lack of privacy at home. It’s located in what’s referred to as the touristy neighborhood of Miraflores, straight down the street from the Ovalo and Parque Kennedy. If you walk to the park from the Ovalo you’ll see a path leading down to the beach below on your left just before you get to the park.

Miraflores is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. Known for its shopping areas, gardens, flower-filled parks and beaches, it is one of the upscale districts that make up the city of Lima.

Originally founded as San Miguel de Miraflores, it was established officially as a district on January 2, 1857. As a result of the Battle of Miraflores fought during the War of the Pacific, Miraflores got the designation of Ciudad Heroica ("Heroic City"). The current mayor is Manuel Masias. The district's postal code is 18.

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There are over 700 shantytowns in Lima, mostly in the south end of the city, and Villa El Salvador is the oldest. It began in 1971 with 9,000 poor families, and now has over 300,000 residents. It became an official district of Lima in 1983. The community has some notable programs in cooperation with the Peruvian government, including the El Salvador Mother’s Club and Mothers’ Kitchen.

Only a small part of the population earns more than 1000 soles per month (about $315) and men earn more than women. There is an industrial area within the community, and 17% of the residents work within it. The rest, if they are employed, travel elsewhere to work.

Furniture seems to be the main thing produced—there are rows and rows of furniture stores. Another industry is manufactured housing. These are very small wood houses (about the size of a small storage locker) that can be purchased for about 600 soles. There are no utilities in El Salvador. People buy water from a truck every 2 days, and they have to boil it.

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If you don't have a chance to fly over the Nazca Lines, the next best thing is in a park in Lima! The designs in the famous Nazca Lines have been copied in flowers. The park is at a lower level than the sidewalk, and we could see all 5 large designs as we walked along the sidewalk. Like the Nazca Lines themselves, they are best seen from above.

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Whether it is summer or winter, you must visit the beach. One of the best ways to get to the beach is in the Baranco district. The only thing the beach is missing is a coffee shop and a bon fire. While at the beach you can see Lima's elite riding their jet skies. These guys ride really crazy, it is quite a show!

Home of the Archbishop of Lima, this building built in 1924 is a beautiful example of the Neocolonial architecture. The palace is famous for it´s wonderful wooden carved balconies and is one of the most photographed buildings in Lima. It´s located one side of the Cathedral.

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My travel agent for Peru asked me if I wanted to watch a Peruvian Folk Dance Show that evening– and I said okay. It was only about $40 and would include dinner and it was to be at this restaurant in Miraflores called “Junius”.
It was great! There were several chapters to the dance – showing the whole history of Peru and the costumes were very colourful. The atmosphere was also elegant because this restaurant on Pardo Boulevard was well-organized. The waiters were good and attended to all the needs of the tourists – everybody came from everywhere. I met some Americans living in Peru who decided to treat themselves at this restaurant. Another lady was showing her friend around in Lima and brought her to see the show. This means that locals do patronize this restaurant.
The buffet was also awesome (featuring local dishes) and I think I had too much artichoke because I had stomach upset later. But the food was good and I also got to taste the Peruvian cocktail called Pisco Sour.
Truly a great experience to know more about Peruvian Culture.

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