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TRADITIONAL WEAVING IN LIMA<br />
WHAT TO SEE<br />
Cultural heritage<br />
The National Museum<br />
(museonacional.perucultural.<br />
org.pe) showcases Peru’s rich<br />
cultural heritage, while<br />
Pachacámac’s (pachacamac.<br />
perucultural.org.pe) pre-Inca<br />
site’s beautiful pyramids,<br />
temples and fresco paintings is<br />
an intriguing archaeological<br />
excavation. Couples will enjoy<br />
the Park of Love’s romantic<br />
sculptures and setting.<br />
WHERE TO EAT<br />
For all tastes<br />
Astrid y Gastón<br />
(astridygaston.com) and<br />
beautifully located La Rosa<br />
Naútica (larosanautica.com)<br />
use the best local ingredients to<br />
serve their mouth-watering<br />
dishes. Meat lovers should head<br />
for La Carreta<br />
(restaurantelacarreta.com), fi sh<br />
enthusiasts to Pescados<br />
Capitales (pescados-capitales.<br />
com), while vegetarians will fi nd<br />
contentment at El Paraiso Bio-<br />
Leben (416 Alcanfores,<br />
Mirafl ores).<br />
WHERE TO BOOGIE<br />
Latin infection<br />
Antigua Taberna Queirolo<br />
(antiguatabernaqueirolo.com) is<br />
one of Lima’s oldest and most<br />
charming bars. Salsa afi cionados<br />
will enjoy Kimbara’s<br />
(kimbarainternacional.com) Latin<br />
sounds. If you prefer to sit out<br />
PACHACÁMAC’S PRE-INCA SITE<br />
The pride of Peru<br />
Inca marvels, local charm and zesty Peruvian cuisine make Lima a perfect getaway<br />
destination. From the remains of its ancient civilisations, to the architectural infl uence<br />
of colonialism, the city is a goldmine of fascinating cultural experiences.<br />
and watch, head for De Rompe<br />
y Raja (derompeyraja.pe) and<br />
its traditional dance shows.<br />
HOW TO GET THERE<br />
KLM operates one daily direct<br />
fl ight to Lima J. Chavez<br />
International Airport from<br />
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.<br />
Tourist information<br />
perutourist.info<br />
Looking for handy, up-to-date<br />
travel information? Check<br />
out KLM’s Destination<br />
Guide pages – and book your<br />
fl ight – on klm.com. Content<br />
provided by Frommer’s<br />
Unlimited © <strong>2010</strong>,<br />
Whatsonwhen Limited.<br />
TOUCHDOWN LIMA<br />
DON’T MISS<br />
UNESCO<br />
treasure<br />
The Plaza Mayor is a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
Located in Lima’s historic<br />
centre, it is the perfect place<br />
to start exploring the city’s<br />
colonial architecture, from<br />
beautiful wooden balconies,<br />
to landmark buildings, such<br />
as the cathedral and<br />
Presidential Palace.<br />
BEETLING AROUND THE PLAZA<br />
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