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Given the large number of targets that must be seen to fit into a single holiday peru, not surprisingly, the capital city of Lima in Peru is often overlooked by visitors who are keen to get started on its tour of Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley tours and adventures in the Amazon.

However, as is home to about third of the total population, more visitors will find that persistent Lima offers a taste of all the popular holiday destinations in Peru in a big city.

Start the weekend in bustling neighborhoods of Miraflores and Barranco, two prosperous districts near the sea south of downtown Lima. Which is in Miraflores the highest concentration of quality hotels in Lima and Barranco is a focal point of much cultural and artistic life of the city.

Start with a stroll the cliff-top boardwalk in Miraflores and head with the romantic Love Park (Parque del Amor), which offers views over the Pacific Ocean Goudi mosaics and colorful style. Stopping at one of the many small art galleries, go to the Museo Amano for the understanding of indigenous civilizations Peru or galleries in Trapeze for some modern art.

At lunchtime, you'll find plenty of restaurants for all tastes Miraflores, but for a typical Peruvian food Sulco tries Manor on the Malecon Cisneros, offering sumptuous dishes from a country the coast, mountains and jungle.

After a hearty meal and delicious Peruvian make the short trip from Miraflores to Barranco district. Travelers looking for an authentic experience while on holiday in Peru must be mounted on a bus countless combinations, otherwise a taxi can be hailed by some 5 soles.

Spend the afternoon exploring Barranco quiet, leafy streets and quaint architecture, to the left of the time when the neighborhood was a place holiday by the beach for the rich citizens of Lima. Head past the main square and walk through the "Bridge of Sighs that 'takes you to a nice viewpoint, the perfect place to soak up the sun on the Pacific Ocean.

Taking choose between the restaurants around for dinner before returning to Miraflores to enjoy a performance Peruvian popular music and dance in the Brisas del Titicaca or one of the many bars that stay open late into the night.

Morning Next, you must start and stop a taxi (approx. 10 to 12 soles) in the Historic Center of Lima with a vision of the importance of Lima in the Spanish Empire. For the Spanish sea, this coastal town was a vital link to the vast continent and much of the imperial grandeur of the city is still visible today. Focus your explorations in the Plaza de Armas, where the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral and several important buildings. Around the corner is the San Francisco monastery their artifacts fascinating and creepy catacombs.

Lunch at a restaurant in or near the square before walking to the Plaza Bolivar and Colon to admire architecture more colonial. Take a taxi back to Miraflores in time for dinner at Kennedy Park, named in honor of former U.S. president. If you have the energy, enjoy a pisco sour in any Miraflores bars before returning to your hotel for a rest.

Spend the day exploring the ancient seen civilizations that inhabited this area long before the Spanish or even the Incas arrived. The rich neighborhood of San Isidro, Miraflores bordering the north, is home to an ancient pyramid called Huaca Huallamarca complex, which reveals the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the indigenous peoples of Peru.

Enjoy lunch in the shadow of the pyramids Bodega in the Trattoria, before heading to one of the many museums in Lima. Try Javier Prado Museum, one of the best in town with an impressive display exhibition of natural history, or the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera, which features an exquisite collection of pre-Columbian pottery.

To sample the excellent cuisine undeniable Lima, getting a table at Astrid y Gaston, owned by a local celebrity-chef who prides himself on creating an unforgettable touch many of Peru's most popular dishes, including ceviche and lomo saltado. Think about the flavors of the world class fabulous meal before bed a final night in preparation for the next step of your travel experience in Peru.

This Peru travel guide was written by a travel-loving Peru vacation expert at peru for less, a member of the Latin America For Less family.

Latin America For Less, a US travel agency established in 1998, offers a complete South America vacation service to destinations across Latin America, including Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chile and Bolivia.

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