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Central Coast (Peru)

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Overview

Central Coast is the region of Peru that includes the departments of Lima, Ica, and the constitutional province of Callao. It is a very densely populated area and the largest metropolitan area on the Pacific coast of South America.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM) is the main gateway to Lima and all of Peru. All other Peru airports can be accessed by taking smaller planes from Jorge Chávez Airport.

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Getting around

By car
Driving is to be avoided if possible, due to traffic congestion, poor parking options, overly aggressive drivers, complexity of navigation.

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Jorge Chávez International Airport

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Cities

Lima

the capital and largest city of the country has a mix of modern and colonial architecture, and is the best place to enjoy Peruvian cuisine

Churin

it has thermal pools, so the town has plenty of hostels, restaurants and tour operators

Huaral

known for its captivating cuisine and tourism, it has several tourist attractions, including Hacienda Huando and Rúpac.

The Sacred City of Caral-Supe

Caral is in Central Coast of Peru. It's been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Nature & adventure

Peruvian national parks

Peru has some of the world's most spectacular national parks, protecting a range of different ecosystems including rain forests and cloud forests, remote beaches where sea turtles nest, dense jungles, and active…

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Food & drink

Peruvian cuisine

Peruvian cuisine is among the most varied in the world.

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Itineraries

Inca Trail

The Inca trail to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas", is a world-famous 45 km (28 mi) trek in Peru. It's the best known part of the Inca road system, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014.

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Inca Highlands

The Inca Highlands, the center of Inca civilization in Peru, features numerous attractions, notably the world-famous Machu Picchu (the "Lost City of the Incas") and the Inca Trail which leads to it.

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UnderstandThroughout the year Lima tends to be 15 - 23°C with minimal to no rain and relatively high humidity (80-85%). Foggy during dry season (May-September).

TalkLanguage seems to not be much of an issue in Lima. If you're going to a tourist location, than it is very likely that there will be both English and Spanish speakers there.

Get inAeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM) is the main gateway to Lima and all of Peru. All other Peru airports can be accessed by taking smaller planes from Jorge Chávez Airport.

Get aroundOne may navigate the streets of Lima by car, taxi, bus, or rickshaw-like motorcycle taxis.

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Stay safePeruvian tap water is not considered safe for drinking for either visitors or residents, and can likely cause dysentery. Do not ingest anything that was made with tap water unless it was thoroughly boiled.

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