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Many tourists do not know that Lima is by its self a very interesting destination. The reason is that most travel agencies do not provide enough information about it. There is so much to do and see for adults and kids in this beautiful city. Did you know that San Francisco Church is world patrimony by UNESCO? Did you know that Lima is a great place for bird watchers? Did you know that in Lima (Huaca Huallamarca) is an old mommy with the longest hair (2 m.) and its well conserved eyes? Lima has so much to offer! Not only churches. Here you will find some ideas to maximize your stay in this incredible city!

City tours:

LIMA, CITY OF KINGS, COLONIAL, MODERN AND COSMOPOLITAN CITY
4 HOUR - LIMA CITY TOUR
Lima, capital of Peru, founded on January 18, 1535 by the conqueror Francisco Pizarro, is now, a modern city which, while constantly expanding, has been able to maintain its traditions and historic legacy. Lima has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, due to the large number of artistic monuments found there. Today Lima is a metropolis of over eight and a half million inhabitants. In the centre you can find various interesting sights, like the Main Square, Government Palace, the City Hall, Cathedral, the catacombs of the San Francisco Church. Also you will see residential and modern districts like San Isidro and Miraflores, where the tour ends up with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.

CALLAO MAIN HARBOR AND LA PUNTA BEACH RESORT
Come with us to our wonderful tour to Callao port and visit la Punta Beach Resort with a beautiful combination of traditional mansions, where very important families used to spend the summer in the XIX century. Enjoy nice stone beaches with excellent view of San Lorenzo island, the biggest island of Peru (Our local Alcatraz), private clubs, Peruvian Navy Academy base and the picturesque square. Visit our 18th century Real Felipe Fortress built in 1747 to defend Lima from the pirates and corsairs such as Francis Drake. This fortress was witness of many battles for Peruvian independence. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Costa Verde beaches during the transfer to Callao. Optional bay sailing.

Museums & Archaeological remains tours:

EL DORADO
3 HOUR - GOLD MUSEUM TOUR
Gold, ceramic and textile masterpieces form the most magnificent collection of ancient Peruvian art in the world. Objects include monumental necklaces, funerary masks, sceptres, ceremonial cups, tumis (knives), nose rings, earrings and idols, all fashioned of sumptuous gold and semi-precious stones. The downstairs vault features the gold artefacts. Also see the largest collection of arms and weapons from different countries especially from Spain, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, including our Spanish conqueror Pizarros’s sable.

OLD CIVILIZATION & EROTIC ART
3 HOUR -  LARCO HERRERA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM TOUR
Rafael Larco Hoyle, Archaeologist, founded his collection in 1926, which is the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art; with an astonishing array of gold, silver, semi-precious stones and textiles. The collection's predominant strength is in Mochica ceramics, from the north coast of Peru, of which the erotic ones are the most famous. The museum presents a complete view of the cultural development of ancient Peru through a selection of its 45,000 pieces, housed in a colonial building of the 18th century.

20,000 YEARS AT A GLANCE
3 HOUR - ARCHAEOLOGICAL & ANTHROPOLOGICAL MUSEUM TOUR
The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History (Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Antropologia e Historia del Peru) exhibits evidence of all ancient cultures in the Peruvian civilization in a chronological and didactic way, the most interesting being the collections of Chavin, Paracas, Nazca, Mochica, Huari, Chimu and Inca. Masterpieces include the Raimondi Estele and the Tello Obelisc (Sun dial). Then we will pass to the adjoining manor house, which was the residence of the viceroys Pezuela and La Serna and Peru's liberators Jose de San Martin and General Simon Bolivar. 

10,000 YEARS AT A GLACE
3 HOUR - NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM TOUR
This State-run archaeological and ethnographic museum exhibits permanent collections, scale models of ancient buildings and potteries of different cultures developed in Peru.

INCA’S ORACLE CITADEL
3 HOUR - PACHACAMAC SANTUARY TOUR
Experience this pre-Inca to Inca Sanctuary called Pachacamac with well-preserved Inca pyramidal temples and palaces. This place is famous for being the largest religious complex on our coastline region to hold our main divinity Pachacamac, bearing more than 30 pyramidal temples and palaces belonging to every ancient civilization flourished here in Lima.

INCA PALACE & INCA MOMIES
4 HOUR - PURUCHUCO MUSEUM & PALACE RUINS
An important well preserved Inca Palace “Puruchuco” (feather helmet), where almost 2000 mommies were found by Dr. Guillermo Cock, a national geographic archaeologist. It is the largest Inca cemetery ever found in Lima.

CARAL, THE LOST AND OLDEST CITY OF THE AMERICAS
FULL DAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR
Caral is certainly the most famous archaeological discovery of the 20th century. In 1994 Dr. Ruth Shady, a Peruvian archaeologist, discovered the oldest city in the Americas (3,000 years B.C.) Caral is now open for visitors from all over the globe. If you are in Peru you have a tremendous opportunity to visit this amazing city which was under the desert for centuries. You will be able to learn about the history of this society as old as ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India or China! This tour will take you among its magnificent pyramidal constructions and squares. Also, you will witness the great scientific, technological and artistic advances of ancient Peruvians, an amazing process of our local development.

Nature & Biodiversity tours:

LIMA PARADISE FOR BIRD WATCHERS
HALF DAY OR FULL DAY TOUR VISITING THE BEST POINT TO OBSERVE BIRDS
Discover 14000 species of different birds in Lima including penguins throughout the year.

ISLAS PALOMINO, SWIMMING WITH SEA LIONS
HALF DAY EXCURSION
Just 30 minutes from the city centre is Callao harbor where we depart to Palominos island, house of hundreds of sea lions, sea gulls and other wild sea life. Enjoy this relaxing nature adventure by yacht.

Entertainment tours:

INDIAN MARKETS & ANTIQUES
3 HOUR - LIMA SHOPPING TOUR
Enjoy shopping with us at your convenience. We can go to the best malls, handcraft markets, shops , art galleries or factories, to find that special gift you are looking for.

BOHEMIAN LIMA
3 HOUR - NIGHT TOUR
Enjoy a fantastic night tour passing by illuminated plazas, parks, beautiful monuments and buildings of our downtown historical centre including Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco, our bohemian district. Discover our night life and enjoy a cocktail or a soft drink with us at a local restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This tour ends where you decide, in a local restaurant, Peña, show rest, bar, night club, gay night club or your hotel. 

OUR LOCAL PEÑAS FOLKLORE SHOW RESTAURANT 
3 HOUR - FOLKLORE SHOW RESTAURANT TOUR
Have Fun and enjoy local traditional music in a “Peña” Restaurant. This is a fantastic night tour with local drinks, life local music, and local tapas. We pass Miraflores and stop in different opportunities for night pictures. Have fun with your partners or friends.

PRIVATE LUNCH VISITNG A RANCH WITH A PASO FINO HOURSE EXHIBITION
3 HOURS - VISITING AND EATING AT PLANTATION MANSION WITH PASO FINO HORSE EXHIBITIONS
Visit Tres Cañas in the rural countryside away from Lima and enjoy home made cooking.

SUMMER SURFERS NIGHT IN LIMA
HALF DAY OR FULL DAY ASIA SURFING AND NIGHTLIFE PARTY TOUR
Enjoy a fantastic night in the totally exclusive Lima beach resort visiting the best night clubs, arks, beautiful surfers beaches, art galleries, restaurants, bars, etc.

ALL TOURS INCLUDE:
- Private transportation with air conditioning and registered driver.
- Guided visits by accredited English speakers guides.
- Other languages available upon request (French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and German).
- Entrance tickets and services.
- Box lunch only for a full day excursions

TOUR RESERVATIONS:
For further information and reservations, feel free to contact us at info@perubesttours.com or call at (511) 4823703 / cell phone ( 511) 921143466.