Lima
Capital City of Peru
Imagine exploring more into the coasts of Peru, and encountering a city that is probably known as the capital of Peru, Lima. But do people really know the rich culture, deep history, and special geography? As the capital of Peru, it is located 7 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and on an Earthquake belt. Stretching across the coast, Lima is tropically warm with desert air. Lima, also known as “El Pulpo” (The Octopus) is the second largest city in the world built in a desert.
Receiving a frequent amount of fog, the desert city has almost no rainfall all year around. Lima houses ¼ of Peru’s population in 1,506 square miles (3,900 square km) of area. Some have said that the remains of Spanish conqueror of Peru, Francisco Pizarro, are in Lima’s 18th century cathedral. Founded in 1535, Lima contains fascinating and diverse museums, reflecting the city's complex backgrounds and Spanish influence in the early developments of life.
While Lima is located on a desert, most people enjoy the sea life on the coast where it is home to 8000 sea lions and some sparse Humboldt penguins resting on the rocky beach of islands around Lima. Along the streets or the coast, some lush shrubs of foliage or clustered pale flowers are seen that are grown. A special type of agricultural plant called Lomas are fog dependent and essential unique desert ecosystems. Whether tourists are looking forward to understanding the beginning of Peru’s history, or experiencing a different and mesmerizing tropical sunset scene by the beach, Lima is a go-to for tourists curious for more.
City of Lima
Desert City Huacachina at sunset
Tour to see the Humboldt penguins