The city itself, is named for the Quechuaword Limaq, meaning talker, dates in its present form to the sixteenth century.

The city itself has been rebuilt several times following destruction by the earthquakes which rock the region. After the last of these quakes, which almost destroyed the whole city, in 1940, the city was rebuilt in its current form.

The city is located on Peru’s flat coastal plain and slopes from the sea, up to the mountains going as high in some places as 1,600 feet. It’s location on the coast generally means that the weather in Lima is mild, however it does tend to be extremely humid for the same reason.

The city is a mix of styles with the Baroque style being most prominent in the centre, in some of the oldest churches and buildings. Examples of this style would include the Monastery of San Francisco, the Cathedral of Lima and the Torre Tagle Palace. Mixed with this traditional style are buildings from the neo-classical, art nouveau and brutalist styles. Modern skyscrapers, along with sprawling shanty towns,  make this city a diverse landscape to view and grabs your attention In a way few cities can.

For the determined traveler in this city the main areas of interest are most likely to be the Historic Center of Lima, which was made a UNESCO heritage site in 1988 which contains most of the old building in the city. Lima also has some exceptional nightlife for that traveler who just wants have fun. All in all Lima is an extraordinary city with something for just about anyone.

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