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Popular Things To Do | Miscellaneous Things To Do Tips | All Tips (11) 1. Huallamarca Pre - Columbian Tomb San Isidro OPen Tues - Sunday 9am-5pm A restored pre-inca pyramid found in the middle of the city. 2. PUcellana Pre- Columbian Tomb Gral Borgorio Miraflores. OPen Wed - Monday 9am-5pm
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If staying in Miraflores the safest way to travel to downtown Lima is by taxi. Catch a taxi from any of the major hotels in Miraflores. Do not take any valuables with you as downtown can be dangerous regarding pick pocketers. The main square is very interesting to stroll around and the historical old part of Lima is wonderful.
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In the heart of historic Lima. The changing of the guards can be seen from the Government Palace at midday. This square is NOT to be missed. Address: main square.
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Miraflore Cliffs - This is a Must Do on your list. Take a stroll along the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean for a bird's eye view of Lima. Great spot for taking photo's and watching sky divers risk their lives... Museum Pedro De Osma - in Barranco. A huge collection of colonial art. City tour - which includes the Plaza San Martin, the catherdal, Plaza Mayor, and the Archbishop's Palace. Tours last around 2-3hrs. www.equssperu.com for more details. Aliaga's House - Lima's mansion. Government Palace - Situated in Plaza Mayor and house the seat of the Peruvian government. Suitable attire (no shorts etc.etc). Changing of the guards happen around midday. San Francisco Monastery - famous for its library and catacombs. The Lanrco Museum - situated on top of the 7th Century pre Columbian pyramid. National Archaeology Museum - fabulous collection of Peruvian civilization. Huallamarca Pre-Columbian Tomb- pre-Inca pyramid in San Isidro. Pucllanco Pre-Columbian Tomb - temple in the heart of Miraflores.
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One of the ruins in the middle of town - Miraflores. You have guides, especially English - without guide you cannot get in anyway. People are very nice there. And the place is very interesting. In the summer it is helpful to have water because it is very very hot and no place to hide from the sun. prizes: 7.00soles for adults open from 9am - 5pm Leave a Comment Address: Calle General Borgono cuadra 8Directions: you have to go by taxi because there is hardly a bus going there - only in the direction and more or less close to there but not right in front of it. and not all taxi driver know where it is - so be sure the taxi driver know what you´re talking about!Website: www.pucllana.perucultural.org.pe
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The Catethral of Lima at the Plaza de Armas - is sure worth a visit - especially if you like churches and religion. Leave a Comment Address: Plaza de Armas - LimaDirections: you won´t miss itWebsite: www.peru.info
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The Larco Museum displays an excellent overview of Pre- Columbian History. Its lovely to visited as the building and gardens are gorgeous dating back to the 18th century and built over a 7th century pre-columbian pyramid. Catch a taxi from Miraflores, it takes approx 15 minutes. Open Daily between 9am - 6pm. Address: Av Bolivar 1515 Pueblo LibrePhone: 461-1312 461-1835
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The other ruin in the middle of Miraflores. very small and only worth a visit when you have more time like I did or you´re deeply interested in those kind of things. prizes: 5.50 soles for adults open tue-sun 9am-5pm Leave a Comment Address: Nicolas de Rivera 201Directions: you have to go by taxi because there is hardly a bus going there - only in the direction and more or less close to there but not right in front of it. and not all taxi driver know where it is - so be sure the taxi driver know what you´re talking about!Website: www.peru.info
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