Peru is farthest country I’ve visited . Yes, Machu Picchu is the reason for the visit . I met a guy at Huaca pyramid in Lima , and he surprised me with a question : from here , if we draw a straight line across the Pacific Ocean , whether Indonesia is a large country first encountered? Yes.  Then I asked myself . Why do I have to fly far to the north and then to the south ? 🙂

Of course , my first step in Jorge Chavez International Airport , Lima is the heroic experience . In addition, the other passengers on the plane applause after landing . I don’t know why. I feel like in Latin film that I watch sometimes

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site , Historic Centre of Lima in the old part of town was an interesting experience .

Walking alone in the bustling tourist area with lots of police everywhere and especially in tourist spots , I’m not sure I feel safe or worry :). But the attractions are too good to be missed.

Plaza de armas or Plaza Mayor is the original city centre, founded in 1535, although almost all of the original structures were lost in the earthquake of 1746. The only original structure remaining  is the bronze fountain in the center, built in 1651

.La Catedral de Lima

changing of d guard-Palacio de gobierno

Archbishop Palace

jiron de la union- historic pedestrian street

.jiron de la union

Hotel gran Bolivar

.Iglesia de la merced

PLAZA DE ARMAS AT NIGHT

Catedral

fountain of Viceroy García Sarmiento de Sotomayor Count of Salvatierra

walls of lima

parque de la murrala-Remains of the walls in the Lima City Walls.

DOWNTOWN

my fave snack–churros

money changer

chinatown

I also visited the new part of the city .

MIRAFLORES

Parque Kennedy

And I was really impressed with Larcomar, a large shopping center complex . It is the coolest shopping center I have ever visited . Although I’m not a fan of shopping malls , but this place caught my attention . located in a hilly area with views of the Pacific Ocean , it is really cool .

Larcomar

We also can join or just enjoy the scenery paragliding flying over the buildings around this area . From here we can also enjoy the scenery incredible sunsets

COOL

PYRAMID

Huaca Pucllana

clay pyramid- 200 AD and 700 AD

Huaca Huallamarca