Lovely Lima

The feisty capital city of Peru, Lima has a multifaceted personality that reveals itself to travellers in unique ways. Its historic centre preserves its colonial past in the form of remarkable structures such as the Archbishop’s Palace and Cathedral, the Church and Convent of San Francisco and the main square, Plaza de Armas. There are museums to visit too, including the Museo Larco, with a fantastic collection of pre-Columbian art. There’s just as much to discover in the city’s markets, from local vegetables and spices at Surquillo Market, to traditional Peruvian handicrafts and textiles at the Inka Market. You can also take a bicycle tour in the leafy Miraflores district, paraglide off Lima’s craggy cliffs, and head to the quirky Barranco district for a dose of the city’s colourful art scene and nightlife.