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Unofficial subregion of Lima, Peru
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Rio Rimac North is the section of Lima north of Rio Rimac including the districts of Comas, Carabayllo, Puente Piedra, Santa Rosa, Ancón, San Martín de Porres, Los Olivos and Independencia.
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The bay of Ancon has a group of islands (Islas Pescadores) with sea lions and birds, it's possible to organize tours of the islands. Recommended to visit between September and March as that's when the most birds are there.
8,259 hectares on the right bank of the Panamericana Norte, in the district of Ancon.
The hill features a large Peruvian flag painted on its slopes and is situated just north of the Rimac river. With a summit approximately 368 meters above sea level, visitors can contemplate an incomparable landscape: the city with its high buildings, the course of the river Rimac, as well as the sea ports and districts. An observation point with an illuminated cross, a museum and a restaurant are located at the summit. Many tour companies include a visit here on their itineraries, tours can also be organised near the Plaza de Armas for S/10 or an alternative is to take a taxi.
Museo del Convento de los Descalzos, Museum of The Barefoot Friars
Tours are provided in Spanish and English (it works better if required in advance). You should ring the doorbell in case you find the museum's door closed, then a volunteer will come out to start the tour.
Museum is under renovation.
Archaeological site with a small oasis nearby.
About 450 petroglyphs (rock carvings). Spiders, foxes, pumas, fish and more.
Amusement Park
Free admission to see French/independent films at night. Also a cultural center.
British cultural center with free entrance to general activities. The entire building is under renovation.
Teatro de la UNI
Sometimes, free music concerts and lectures (in Spanish). It´s located in the campus of a university (UNI).
Local cevichería and resto-bar serving Peruvian seafood and criollo dishes. Specialties include cevi-pato (ceviche served with arroz con pato). Offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and reservations.
If you don't mind enamoring yourself with the local scene and with a local friendly host, this small inn could be quite a pleasant experience. Dining available. You are predisposed to get a glimpse of real Limeno life here, including with a chifa restaurant just steps away.
Hot showers, complimentary breakfast, welcoming host found here.
This is a cheapie but still a good hostel in which to stay, with a large quantity of offerings such as eggs for breakfast.
There is a bus rapid transit system, El Metropolitano, that connects some of the districts in the North area (Comas, Los Olivos, Independencia and San Martín de Porres) with Central and South Lima.
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