Lima airfares, Peru (LIM)
Lima airfares, Peru (LIM)
Lima the largest city of Peru as well as the capital, is located within the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on the coast that overlooked Pacific Ocean. Lima has a rich cultural history, which goes way back to the times when Inca Empire was ruling the country and immediately followed by the Spanish conquistadors. Spaniards nicked Lima as the ‘City of Kings’. It is also the capital city of the Spanish part of South America. Incas made Lima a huge role in their Empire.
The city had trading routes, which went from Cuzco to Lima. You can still find colonial buildings and the remnants of ancient civilizations that prevailed in Lima. The city also provides a variety of Peruvian food, art & culture, da rivers on a coast overlooking the Pacific Oceannce and theater.
An important junction in Peru’s highway system Lima is connected to every country that borders Peru through highways. Talking about the air transportation the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is Peru’s main international and domestic airport located 17 miles from the historic centre of Lima. This airport has also been awarded the title of the best airport in South America. Major Airline is the largest carrier at service at this airport but you could obviously always search for other cheap flights to Lima.
The Plaza de Armas, is a major tourist attraction of Lima. The Iglesia de San Francisco is regarded as a remarkable church. It is quite famous for catacombs beneath it, which hold the skeletal remains of a large count of people. These people were laid for rest during 16th & 19th centuries. The Museo de Arte exhibits ancient & modern art from Peru.
Lima is located in the tropics but it has a very mild climate. Lima get’s isolated rain from the leftovers of the afternoon storms which originate over the Andes in summer. Because of the high humidity level, the whole of Lima is generally foggy. Summer is however the best time to visit Lima as it is less humid and less foggy. If you plan to make your trip within this period you could also look for cheaper flights from Miami to Lima with an average price of 608$ only. Summer in Lima lasts from December to April.
Lima certainly has Peru's most varied nightlife scene. Whether you are into jazz, rock, criollo and Latin, you will find it here. Other top night out spots are located in Miraflores, particularly Barranco. This has transformed from a sleepy writer and artist community during day hours for partying central at night. Although it has a number of high-octane clubs and discos, it also has some of the city's best peñas and bars, especially those with ocean views just past the Puente de los Suspiros, or "Bridge of Sighs". Bars open at about 8pm, but discos and live-music clubs don't generally get started until 10pm or later. Many are open very late, until 3 or 4 am or even later.
