City Plaza in Lima

By Kristi Mohrbacher

There are enough activities in Lima to entertain the most determined sightseer. A tentative itinerary may begin with a morning stroll to one of Lima's many plazas or parks. These quiet refuges in a bustling city will ease you into a busy day rich with Peruvian history. Surrounding these areas are landmark buildings and beautiful testaments to colonial architecture. Next, wander into a church or monastery that highlights the dominating role of religion throughout Peru's history. If religious anecdotes inspire your appetite, you will want to step into a Peruvian café to sample authentic foods from the country. Next, be sure to make time to visit one or two of the country's most extensive and fascinating museums followed by a traipse through various Inca ruins that are set against Lima's modern backdrop. Exhausted, take a quick nap and refresh yourself for an exciting evening. Enjoy a dinner of the freshest seafood available overlooking the ocean and dance the night away to the lively rhythms that define South America.

Spend a day or a week in Lima, and you will undoubtedly find yourself awed, inspired, enlightened and thoroughly entertained at every moment. With a rich history, a bold culture and warm people, try not to miss a single activity in Lima.