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About Lima
Lima’s colonial past is evident in its architecture, its modern present is obvious in all it has to offer for an unparalleled gastronomic experience, outstanding museum visits, quality shopping and bustling night scene. In Lima you can get a taste for the variety of influences in the Peruvian culture by attending a peña (a folklore show with live Afro-Peruvian music), seeing a ‘marinera’ dance (a beautiful, passionate dance with colonial influences), seeing a live jazz show, attending a bullfight, cheering at a soccer game and riding the Peruvian ‘paso’ horse (a unique breed of horses with an elegant walk).
Lima, Peru’s capital and the commercial and cultural centre of the country, is a city of contrasts, where you can live like royalty in prestigious clubs and restaurants, while nearby people will be struggling to make ends meet in the slums surrounding the city. For all its contrasts, travelers should give this city a chance to get introduced to Peru’s vivid culture. To get the most out of your visit plan to spend at least two days in the City of Kings, not just rush through.
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Lima’s weather is very temperate due to its proximity to the equator. Winters in Lima can be quite grey as a result of the humid climate. Through most of winter Lima is covered in a layer of clouds and a light drizzle, or ‘garúa’ can be frequent; average temperatures are around 15° Celcius. The summer months of December to March tend to be sunny and temperatures average around 22° Celcius, though they can go as high as 27 ° Celcius. The humidity factor makes these seemingly mild temperatures feel more extreme. Check out monthly temperatures and precipitation in Lima
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