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Lima, Peru
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Western Lima includes the Chorrillos, San Isidro, Magdalena del Mar, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel districts of Lima, to the south of the Rimac River and west of Av. Arequipa.
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Colegio Leoncio Prado
Natural history.
Art gallery, museum, library and a theatre across the street.
Centro de Investigaciones de Zonas Aridas, Universidad Nacional Agraria
Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historia del Perú
Quite good and very didactic; the area surrounding it is worth a walk.
A historical tavern, not a bad place to stop for lunch, next door is a cellar where you can taste test a few Peruvian wines and grab a few bottles to take home with you.
Santiago Queirolo is the cellar next to the Antigua Taberna Queirolo.
Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Hoyle
Showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3,000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is in a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Popular thanks to its ample collection of erotic pottery from the Mochica culture and the gold and jewelry of ancient Peru. Excellent garden restaurant.
Galería de Arte
Art gallery.
Art gallery.
Pan de Azúcar
Archealogical site and museum.
Art gallery.
Art gallery.
Universidad Particular Ricardo Palma
Parque de la Imaginación
The park is home to the zoo and botanical garden of Lima, the ancient city of Maranga and the museum of Ernst W. Middendorf. There's a lot to see here, everything from hippos to mummies.
To Islas Palomino (Palomino Islands are located at short distance from the port of Lima, Callao. These small islands are inhabited by small colonies of sea lions, Peruvian boobies and Guanay cormorants. This is a reasonable alternative excursion to the famous Ballestas Islands in Paracas if you are spending some days in Lima and can not travel south to Pisco and Paracas, and also if you want to swim with the sea lions. (In Ballestas that is forbidden.) Tickets are available at the port for S/100 (March 2011) including a swim with the sea lions and a lunch or for S/70 (March 2011) (on the other corner of the square) for a round trip with the boat.
The city of kings is one of the few South American capitals in front of the sea and it happens to be inbetween different sea currents. Lima is a paradise for surfers and those that love seafood. Lima´s cuisine is considered one of the best and more diverse in the world.
18-hole golf course, tennis, squash, gymnasium, swimming pools, bar, restaurant, fulbito (miniature soccer).
Seafood
Peruvian
Criollo
Managed by chef Gaston Acurio (from Astrid y Gaston restaurant). The restaurant looks like an art gallery decorated with fine colonial sculptures, and the terrace has a beautiful view of the museum and gardens. Seafood, beef, lamb, soups, pasta, options for vegetarians and choices for children (pizza, burgers).
Cevicheria
Restaurant of the famous Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio. Dishes look spectacular and taste as good as they look.
Sushi.
Seafood
Famous chef Schiaffino.
Criolla
Chicken
Seafood
pizza concessionaire.
Anticucho, grilled meat, fresh salads.
Seafood, ceviche
Fish and seafood.
TV, Internet, private bathrooms, bar fridge, restaurant, bar.
TV, kitchen, minibar.
Modern shopping mall. Shops, restaurants, cinemas, and a skating rink
A large modern shopping mall with restaurants, cinemas and shops
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