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Things to do in Lima, Lima Region: The Best Nature & Parks
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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1. Balneario Embajadores
2. Circuito Magico Del Agua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17,689 reviews
Reviewed By Go09917
This is just awesome and a great social event --- moms, dads, children, grandmas --- young lovers and newlyweds -- it's a beautiful water and light show and it's also a grand parade of happy people enjoying a nice night out.
3. Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By mariedragon - Huaraz, Peru
We came to Nor Yauyos Cochas Reserve from Huancayo, roughly a 4-hour drive (with many photo stops) to get to the village of Huancaya, located at the heart of the reserve. We decided to go on a tour and not public transport as we wanted to be able to make stops and photos along the way, which was totally worth it. The drive is now easier as the road is paved almost all the way, except from the turn off to Huancaya and Vilca. We crossed two high passes at 4600m and 4700m, the scenery along the way was spectacular with many lakes, llama herds, scenic villages (especially Tomas) and incredible Uchco Canyon. As soon as you enter the Nor Yauyos Cochas reserve you enter a magical land of towering canyons and never-ending waterfalls. We visited the areas of Huancaya and Vilca, spending two nights in the small scenic village of Huancaya. The only thing that lets the area down is the lack of proper accommodation, if we had found something comfortable we would certainly have stayed longer, unfortunately given my fragile back and awful mattresses, this was not an option. We came on a week day when the area is deserted. I would not recommend coming at weekends and certainly not during national holidays as the area apparently gets jam packed with Peruvian tourists. Strangely there is no entrance fee to enter the actual reserve, but you have to pay S/10 soles in Huancaya and another S/10 soles in Vilca. Both control points were closed though when we visited as there were virtually no other tourists around. To get to Lima from Huancaya you first have to take a car/combi to Magdalena (1h30 of driving along magnificent scenery within a narrow canyon), which leaves between 6 and 7am, then another combi to Cañete (2h30 of hair-raising driving along the beautiful Cañete river). Apparently there are sometimes direct buses from Lima to Magdalena. From Cañete it is a 2-hour drive to Lima, many buses offer the journey. The Nor Yauyos Cochas Reserve, despite being little-known to foreign tourists (as it is barely mentioned in most guidebooks) offers unique, magnificent scenery, which easily rivals that of any more famous sites in Peru. The scenery is truly spectacular and surprisingly varied from endless rows of cascades, to deep turquoise trout-filled lakes, huge canyons and quaint villages. The boat ride on Lake Huallhua is definitely worth it, as well as the incredibly beautiful hike from there back to Huancaya (the opposite shore from the jetty is best). Another highlight is the drive from Huancaya to Vilca, where the vastness of the landscape takes another dimension. In the small village of Vilca you will find a series of cascades and some great viewpoints.
4. Marcahuasi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Wir sind eine Gruppe von Entusiatikern, die unsere Erfahrung teilen möchten. Wir haben mehr als 15 Jahre Erfahrung in Peru. Wir kennen fast jeden geheimen Ort in Peru
5. Parque El Olivar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By melinasaenz11 - Lima, Peru
Mini forest of olive trees. Really nice place to go for a walk and enjoy. Safe and peaceful pleace. Also, there is a Museum, a Library and some beautiful houses around.
6. Parque Reducto No. 2
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By H9427OPfrankm
This 'military' park contains the final resting place for the hundreds of brave Military and Civilians who made the 'ultimate' sacrifice for thier homeland in Miraflores on the 15th of January 1881. There is a white marble monument situated on the quiet North Western section of the 2nd redoubt, it is where the bones of patriots lie. Do pay your respects their first then continue on to enjoy your day at the park.
