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The capital of Peru, Lima, is located in the Central Coastal Region, 154 meters above sea level. Francisco Pizarro founded the city on January 18, 1535. It became the center of Spanish trade and culture in America. Lima is a city of contrasts, with colonial churches, old mansions, modern highways and beautiful residential areas. It is also known as “The City of Kings”.
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| OPTIONAL TOURS FROM LIMA: |
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| GOLD MUSEUM: |
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| A museum with a private collection of over 8000 gold pieces from Pre Inca cultures Chavin, Mochica, Chimu, among others. There is also an antique arms collection. |
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| LARCO HERRERA & ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: |
| The archeological Museum contains remarkable objects from all Peruvian cultures. Ceramics, textiles, mummies, etc... The Larco Herrera houses also a gold items from Chimu and Mochica cultures and the famous collection of erotic pottery. |
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| THE NATION MUSEUM: |
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| Since 1985 this museum exhibits a great collection of pottery, textiles, pictures, etc... from the ancient Peruvian civilization to present, including a display of the tomb of the Lord of Sipan. |
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| PACHACAMAC RUINS and NATION MUSEUM or GOLD MUSEUM: |
| Pachacamac was a famous place of pilgrimage for the Incas. Tour includes visit to a museum. Morning excursion, leaves daily except Mondays. |
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| RESTAURANT PABELLON DE CAZA AND GOLD MUSEUM: |
| Lunch at this famous restaurant followed by a visit to the museum. When dinner is chosen, the visit to the museum will be before dinner. Excellent International and Peruvian cuisine with game specialities. Includes transfer to/from hotel. |
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| AMANO MUSEUM: |
| A private museum home of one of the best collection of items from the tomb of The Lord of Sipan and some other pieces from ancient cultures to colonial times. |
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| PEDRO DE OSMA MUSEUM: |
| Colonial silver ornaments and paintings from the “Escuela Cuzqueña”, Art Museum and National History Museum. |
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| LIMA AND CUZCO |
(5Days / 4Nights) -Arrival in Lima with overnight stay. -Flight to Cuzco. Afternoon tour of Cuzco and the surrounding ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. -Tour of Machu Picchu.
Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary and return to Cuzco by train. -Return to Lima, private city tour (see Tour #1 description) -Free at leisure and transfer to airport (Package includes excursions, transfers, lunch in Machu Picchu and First Class train). |
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The Lord of the Miracles is the most spectacular of Peru's thousands of religious festivals. The annual 24-hour procession through Lima honours the venerated image of a black Christ, which was allegedly drawn by an Angolan slave on a wall in colonial times, and has survived all attempts to erase it, including an earthquake in 1746, which levelled all surrounding buildings. The painting, weighing two tons, is carried aloft from the church of Las Nazarenas across Lima to the church of La Merced in Barrios Altos. The procession consists of tens of thousands of believers, dressed in purple, singing hymns and praying. The route is lined with vendors offering traditional sweets and dishes. |
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