Highlights Of Lima

This tour gives you an overview of Lima and lets you explore Plaza Mayor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, in 1535. Although city planning was uncommon then, he laid out 117 blocks in neat rectangles on the south bank of the Rimac River, a plan that still works today. As you stroll around this attractive square, your guide will point the Government Palace and City Hall.

Visit the cathedral, the main church of the city; the interior bears witness to the building's trials and tribulations. Next, proceed to Casa Aliaga, America's best- preserved colonial mansion, occupied by the same family since 1535. Proceed to Santo Domingo Convent, a masterpiece of colonial architecture.

Drive through the fashionable residential district Miraflores with a brief stop at Love Park for a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean and the beaches.