City Tour Lima Part - IPosted by machupicchu majesticperu on August 29th, 2018 AVAILABILITY: Everyday PLACES VISITED: Miraflores district , The Cathedral , Huaca Pucllana , Olivar Park and others TOUR DURATION: 3.5 hours in the morning or afternoon This tour offers You a good combination of interesting sites that have witnesed different episodes of Lima´s history. Our style involves some walking instead of just being in the car and have little time out! ITINERARY: Pick up from hotel, short ride and we´ll walk along the esplanade of Miraflores district, from the Love Park to the Lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Next, we´ll have a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial center that because of urban growth, it´s been reduced to less than the third part of its original extension. Then, we drive through El Olivar Park, one of Limeño´s favorite parks in the city. Later, we´ll go to the colonial part of Lima to walk for about 8 blocks (on a pedestrian street) from San Martin square to Main square. Free time to wander around important buildings and sculptural pieces like The Government Palace, The Cathedral, The City Hall and the bronze water fountain. Finally, we´ll visit the San Francisco Monastery and its famous subterranean crypts known as The Catacombs. INCLUDED:
BALLESTAS ISLANDS PLACE DESCRIPTION: Visit the Ballestas Islands and see the amazing variety of marine wildlife. See birds like the Peruvian booby, sea lions, penguins and if you are lucky, sometimes dolphins. Marvel at the red sand beaches and Cathedral Rock in Paracas National Park. ITINERARY: AVAILABILITY: Everyday PLACES VISITED: paracas – ballestas islands TOUR DURATION: 2 hours in the morning or afternoon Early in the morning, board your boat at the port in Paracas for this excursion to the Ballestas Islands. The 3 Ballestas islands are home to pelicans, seals, sea lions, sea birds, penguins, Inca tern, the Peruvian booby, the red legged cormorant and the guanay. If you are lucky you might even see dolphins. As you explore the islands you’ll have views of animals on the shore, flying overhead and swimming under water! Your experienced tour guide will explain all about the varied fauna that lives on these small islands. PACHACAMAC AND BARRANCO AVAILABILITY: Everyday PLACES VISITED: barranco , Chorrillos , Pachacamac TOUR DURATION: 4 hours in the morning or afternoon PLACES DESCRIPTION: Barranco and Chorillos neighborhoods, plus a visit to the Pachacamac archaeological complex. Wander the colorful streets of Barranco, one of Lima’s hippest ‘hoods, as you make friends with the local artist community that increasingly calls this seaside area home. Then soak up some sublime coastline views of the Pacific and Lima Bay on the promenade of Chorillos, before exploring the pre-Inca pyramids found at Pachacamac. A guide, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered. Highlights Explore the Lima neighborhoods of Chorillos and Barranco, plus the Pachacamac archaeological site Feel like a creative trendsetter while strolling the streets of bohemian Barranco Enjoy postcard-perfect views of the Pacific Ocean and Lima Bay from the Chorillos Promenade Learn about Pre-Inca culture during a visit to the pyramids of Pachacamac Great mix of history and contemporary culture in Lima What You Can Expect Pachacamac Archeological Complex. ITINERARY: Your 4-hour tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel, a transfer to the vibrant district of Barranco, an alternative corner of Lima where artists, musicians, writers and trendsetters make up the scene and the colorful buildings invite you to explore. You’ll take in the bohemian air of tree-lined avenues then continue to Chorrillos, a picturesque coastal district, enjoy some time on the promenade to admire the views of the Pacific Ocean and Lima Bay. The final visit of the tour is to the Pachacamac archaeological complex, where the ruins of several pre-Inca pyramids can be explored. Pachacamac dates from about the second century AD and is one of the most important pre-Inca religious centers along the coast. You will be returned to your hotel. INCLUDED:
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