Lima named Latin America’s most attractive city
Lima, Jul. 10. Lima tops the list of the most attractive cities in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the fourth annual MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index released on Wednesday.
The index revealed that the Peruvian capital is expected to receive 5.11 million visitors this year, which represents a 4.1% growth over 2013. This translates into an injection of US$1.80 billion in the city's economy.
Rounding out the top ten most popular cities in the region are Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; San Jose, Costa Rica; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogota, Colombia; Montevideo, Uruguay; Quito, Ecuador.
Sights to See in Lima
Lima Tourist Attractions
Travelers coming to Peru usually have one of the major attractions such as Cuzco and Machu Picchu or a jungle lodge as their final destination. They often see Lima as just one stop on the way. But there are so many interesting things to see in and near Lima that it’s worth taking an extra few days to explore.
Five Reasons to Visit Lima, Peru
Reasons Why You Should Visit Peru
Lima, the capital of Peru, sits on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is well preserved, today Lima is a bustling metropolis that's one of South America’s largest cities. It’s known for its vibrant food scene, encompassing specialties from ceviche and traditional coastal cooking to refined global fare. It's also home to the preeminent Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations.
The Archaeological Capital of the Americas
CUZCO
Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city.
Huascarán National Park
CORDILLERA BLANCA
Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, Mount Huascarán rises to 6,768 m above sea-level. The deep ravines watered by numerous torrents, the glacial lakes and the variety of the vegetation make it a site of spectacular beauty. It is the home of such species as the spectacled bear and the Andean condor.
Huascarán National Park is located in the Cordillera Blanca Range, in the Sierra Central of the Peruvian Andes. The park covers the most of the Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain range in the world. It has 27 snow-capped peaks 6,000 m above sea level, of which El Huascarán (6,768 m) is the highest.
