Location:
Central west coast of Peru
Capital:
Lima
Altitude:
Minimum
9.84 ft (Ancón)
Maximum
2825 ft (Chosica)
Weather
Maximum 78.98 °F
Minimum: 59.36 °F
Terrestrial
– From the north to the south coast by the Panamerican Highway.
– From the highlands and central jungle by the Carretera Central (Central Highway).
By air
– Regular flights to the main cities of the world from Jorge Chávez International Airport (located in Callao, approximately 30 minutes from the city of Lima).
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Activities
– Culinary tours.
– Paragliding.
– Peruvian Paso Horse Show.
Gastronomy
Some typical dishes of the region include: Cebiche, lomo saltado, causa rellena, anticuchos, aji de gallina, pescado a la chorrillana, among others. The classic desserts of Lima are: suspiro a la limeña, mazamorra morada, turrón de doña pepa, picarones. The traditional drinks are: chicha morada, pisco sour.
Festivals and Events
Anniversary of Lima (18 Jan) / Grape Harvest Festival (Mar) / Santa Rosa de Lima (30 Aug) / Month of Lord of Miracles (Oct) / Day of the Creole Song (31 Oct).