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Fans of fascinating excursions will surely be impressed by the Larco Museum. It is housed in a beautiful 18th century mansion that used to be a royal residence. Now in the halls of the mansion there are collections of unique Peruvian ceramics. The age of some exhibits is more than a thousand years. The museum houses a rich collection of archaeological finds, including stone carvings and prehistoric tools. Not long … Open 
Lima for children - what to visit
Parque Zoologico Huachipa will also be very interesting to visit. In this zoological garden, you can see rare white tigers, giraffes and lions, and also visit an excellent dolphinarium. Performances are conducted with the participation of trained fur seals and dolphins every day in the dolphinarium. Another pleasant surprise awaits children in this zoological garden – an original playground styled as a pirate … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Lima has some wonderful bookstores, including Libreria El Virrey, the most popular one among tourists. A wide selection of fiction and specialized literature is available to its visitors. The store has a large department with books written in English. Libreria El Virrey also sells many interesting books and colorful booklets on the history, culture and famous sights of Peru. Sissai Jewelry can be recommended to … Open
Advices for travellers
8. Tipping is customary to literally any service. In restaurants and cafes tip is about 10% of the total order. You can leave 1-2 sols for a maid and a doorman. In the taxi it’s just enough to round the amount up to any convenient sum. 7. Before you take a picture of local people, be sure to ask them for permission. Some may agree to take a photo for free, but others want a reward for a photo … Open
Active recreation
Those wishing to watch some vivid performances are invited to several interesting places. So, wonderful music concerts and sports matches are held at Estadio Nacional del Peru, the city’s best cinema with a comfortable setting is Cineplanet Alcazar, and for colorful theater and dance performances demonstrating the rich local culture, one should head to such clubs as La Candelaria and Brisas del Titicaca. … Open
Festivals and events in Lima
A visit to Peru's capital in October and November is a great opportunity to experience the rich local culture. Firstly, the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros opens on Sundays to present performances of Spanish and Latin American bullfighters. Secondly, at the end of October, a colorful religious procession is held to mark the Festividad del Señor de los Milagros. Plaza Mayor is the endpoint of the parade … Open
