Lima, the capital of Peru, lies in the shadow of the Andes on the shores of the Pacific. With about 10 million inhabitants it is also the largest city of Peru.

Lima is the starting point for many visitors for further travel to Cusco and Machu Picchu. From April to November, in the summer season of the northern hemisphere, Lima is below the Garúa, a thick gray high ceiling fog.

The most central and beautiful square of the city is the Plaza Mayor. From there, the city was planned in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro.

The center of Lima is not directly on the coast. At the front of the coast is the district of Miraflores, where you can buy souvenirs and have a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.