South America · Western South America · Introductory note

Lima,
Peru.

Pacific cliffs, archaeological layers and an acclaimed culinary culture make Lima much more than a gateway.

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Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru — Lima, Peru · Plaza Mayor de Lima-1 (resized) · JulioKuLu · CC BY-SA 4.0

A first note for getting oriented.

Culture & everyday life

A sense of place.

This brief entry is an orientation point for Lima, rather than a researched cultural guide. Follow the country profile for related places and fuller coverage where available.

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Key places & landmarks

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A patchwork of fields in Peru’s Sacred Valley — **Also in Peru · The Sacred Valley, Peru** Peru - Cusco Sacred Valley & Incan Ruins 149 - rich, patchwork fields (6997271776) (resized) · McKay Savage from London, UK · CC BY 2.0

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