Lima

Lima straddles the Rímac River on Peru’s Pacific coastal plain, and its position between the Andes and ocean has made it the country’s political and commercial centre. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, the city preserves a UNESCO-listed Historic Centre around Plaza Mayor, where the Government Palace and Cathedral of Lima face the square. The pre-Hispanic adobe complex of Huaca Pucllana stands within modern Miraflores, while the Malecón follows cliffs above the Pacific. Lima’s food culture draws on Indigenous, Spanish, African, Chinese and Japanese influences, from ceviche to Nikkei cooking. Find related webcams across Lima and Peru’s central coast to build a fuller picture of this Pacific capital.

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