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A vast, polluted metropolis in the middle of Peru's desert coastline, Lima is an economic magnet for struggling highland and Amazonian villagers. A vibrant city with friendly people, it quickly snares the curious traveler with fine museums, striking architecture and richly historical neighborhoods.
Lima also boasts some of the best dining on the continent, from fresh seafood in suave seaside restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries; as well as a plethora of extreme sports: try paragliding off the cliffs of Miraflores or surfing off the cliff-backed beaches of Barranco and Costa Verde.
Fast Facts
Population
8,200,000
Currency
Name: Nuevo Sol
Code: PEN
Symbol: S/
Electrical Plugs
220V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Quechua, Spanish; Castilian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -5
Country Dialing Code
+51
Weights & Measures
Metric
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