Lima was founded in 1535 and in a short period of time became the most important city in the Americas. Today, there are more than eight million inhabitants, and the city shelters immigrants from all corners of the globe, which has transformed it into a mixed city par excellence.
In the historic center, placed by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List, you can visit splendid samples of Colonial architecture like the Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Convent of San Francisco as well as fantastically wood carven balconies.
Lima is also an inexhaustible source of culture, demonstrated by the existence of numerous and varied museums.
Several restaurants in Lima are included among the 50 best restaurants in the world, there is no better place on the continent for gourmets to explore and enjoy its varied cuisine.