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Plaza de Armas : It was the center of the old Colonial city. In this area is located Lima's Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Provincial City Hall. At the center of the plaza you can admire a seventeenth century bronze fountain. |
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| Gold Museum : is one of the city's top attractions.It contains an enormous collection of 10,000 gold, silver and copper pieces.Besides the precious metals, the museum has a fine collection of textiles, stone carvings and ceramics that includes an important collection of erotic ceramics. |
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| San Francisco Church : named by UNESCO cultural world heritage sight. It is one of the most fascinating attractions. It was built in 1674. The catacombs beneath the church are filled with thousands upon thousands of bones, many of them arranged in intricate patterns. As many as 75,000 bodies were laid to rest here. The tour lasts 1.5 hours. |
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| Chinatown : Located in Lima downtown, at Paruro street, it is one of the largest in South America. This streets get you to know the customs and products of this millenial culture.You can eat delicious food found in restaurants called “chifas” that surround all this area . |
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| Miraflores : Is the touristy and hotels district. Modern, cheerful, colorful, very pleasant to walk around and enjoy the commercial areas and parks. You can also experience artistic and cultural activities in the theatres, cinemas and art galleries around the area. |
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Pachacamac : 32km south of the capital, Lima, was a sprawling ceremonial centre of 18 mud-brick pyramids with ramps and plazas ruled by the Ychsma lords from 900 AD to 1470. Today, the ruins are a major tourist attraction.
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