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Travel / archives for : Lima
10 November, 2009 16:35:50
Chasing the Sun
Essay and Photos byRodney L. Dodig
As anyone who has lived in Lima for any period of time can tell you, the sun does not shine very often in the winter. There seems to be a combination fog-and-cloud bank that lies on the coast covering the city for the better part of the winter. It doesn’t affect the temperature much, but the lack of sunshine can become a bit depressing after so many days without it. For those Limeños who can, there are several options for escaping the clouds for a day or more. I have been exploring these options when I can and have found them to be a pleasant respite when it feels like I am going to explode if the sun does not come out soon. All of these are within an hour’s drive or less from the city and can also be reached by taxi, combi, bus, collectivo and/or train. Some of these wonderfully sunny little playgrounds are Cieneguilla, Choclacayo and Chosica.
13 October, 2009 10:20:03
Caral, Cultural Patrimony of Mankind
By Gabriela Machuca Castillo
For El Comercio
As far as the world is concerned, the American continent did not harbor civilizations as millenary as those in Egypt or Mesopotamia. 5,000 years ago, this region of the planet did not know a politically and economically consolidated society. Neither was there, in this area, an urban concept impressive in its architectonic complexity.
That is, until now.
The sacred city of Caral, located in the Supe valley 184 kilometres north of Lima, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Mankind by UNESCO and with this, it was made official that the oldest civilization in America was brilliantly developed in Peru. This new finding was announced during the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
For El Comercio
As far as the world is concerned, the American continent did not harbor civilizations as millenary as those in Egypt or Mesopotamia. 5,000 years ago, this region of the planet did not know a politically and economically consolidated society. Neither was there, in this area, an urban concept impressive in its architectonic complexity. That is, until now.
The sacred city of Caral, located in the Supe valley 184 kilometres north of Lima, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Mankind by UNESCO and with this, it was made official that the oldest civilization in America was brilliantly developed in Peru. This new finding was announced during the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
22 September, 2009 10:43:13
An Afternoon Drive: The Coast South of Lima
ByRodney L. Dodig
The beauty of the coastline south of Lima is undeniable. Driving through Chorrilos on the Malecon C Montarela and going further south along the Paseo Billinghurst you will find vistas that delight the eye, as well as the sounds of the ocean’s waves crashing on the rocky coast that will sooth away the stress of a busy day. Regardless of the weather, this drive will provide you with ample photo opportunities and nice pull off areas to take them from. Besides driving through this area I saw a group of people on bikes taking this route and one lone young lady jogging along the coastal highway.9 September, 2009 10:28:33
Everybody Loves a Parade!
photos by
Julián Igue
Julián Igue
On Sunday, September 6th, Miraflores came alive with the "Corso de Wong" (Lima's Independence Day Parade). The event had been scheduled to coincide with Lima's Independence day (the 28th of July), but was postponed due to concerns of AH1N1. The massive crowd that was there to witness the spectacle didn't seem to mind the change of dates in the least, and they all waved their Peruvian flags with proud enthusiasm. There was plenty to see as well as the parade marched on for several hours featuring great music, great dancing, and tremendous displays. Below are some pictures from the event, which is just one more reason to plan your trip to Peru!
27 August, 2009 12:20:46
In “El Pueblo” Everything is Included
ByMilagros Vera Colens
El Comercio
Prepare yourself to eat everything you possibly can, drink the best brands and entertain yourself with the activities El Pueblo offers you.
El Pueblo Resort and Convention Center now offers their visitors a unique experience close to the capital of Peru. This traditional hotel, located only 45 minutes away from Lima, has family packages which include lodging, food, drinks, entertainment and much more. “The best advantage is that Peruvians have access to “everything included” without having to leave the country. This is very original, because it this type of offer is generally only offered by beach hotels and not by those in the sierra,” explains Juan Martín Aguirre, General Manager of El Pueblo.
8 July, 2009 08:21:15
Pachacamac, Lima’s major archaeological site
by
Rodney L. Dodig
The party of Wari elders approached the gate to the great city of Pachacamac with great reverence and more than a touch of fear. This was their first trip to the great city and the magnificent Temple of the Sun since the mighty Inca conquered the world. As they passed over the hills approaching the city the great temple stood above the walls in blazing red, a massive temple to the great Sun God “Inti”, built by the ruling Inca Tupac Yupanqui. They were here to seek guidance from the Great Oracle in the Painted Temple on important matters to their people. Their llamas were loaded with corn, cloth and other offerings to “He Who Animates the World.” They would be here for days, possibly weeks making the offerings and seeking the answers to their questions. Entering the eastern gate they paraded down the broad avenue along with the other supplicants from all over the empire. The sweet smell of putrefying flesh from the sacrifices floated through the air and the sounds of the people bartering in the stalls along the street assailed their ears. Carrion birds circled overhead and …….
Rodney L. Dodig
The party of Wari elders approached the gate to the great city of Pachacamac with great reverence and more than a touch of fear. This was their first trip to the great city and the magnificent Temple of the Sun since the mighty Inca conquered the world. As they passed over the hills approaching the city the great temple stood above the walls in blazing red, a massive temple to the great Sun God “Inti”, built by the ruling Inca Tupac Yupanqui. They were here to seek guidance from the Great Oracle in the Painted Temple on important matters to their people. Their llamas were loaded with corn, cloth and other offerings to “He Who Animates the World.” They would be here for days, possibly weeks making the offerings and seeking the answers to their questions. Entering the eastern gate they paraded down the broad avenue along with the other supplicants from all over the empire. The sweet smell of putrefying flesh from the sacrifices floated through the air and the sounds of the people bartering in the stalls along the street assailed their ears. Carrion birds circled overhead and …….1 July, 2009 08:03:45
Watch out for those dodgy Lima taxis!
by
Declan Tighe
Declan Tighe
First off, I’d like to point out that I have been living in Lima for one year now, and have taken 100’s of taxis. Mainly because of the fact that they are just so cheap. I mean, S/. 10 ($3) for a 15km 25 minute taxi journey is unheard of where I am from. That, coupled with the fact that there are so many of them, means I take them quite a lot. So when, after a year of getting taxis here, there and everywhere, I finally (almost) got robbed in one, I thought - well, it’s not that bad a ratio of taxis taken to incidents of robbery, really!
16 June, 2009 11:14:55
Huaca Huantille
by
Stuart Starrs
Stuart Starrs
The Huaca Huantille was one of countless archaeological sites lost among the urban sprawl of Lima, forgotten and neglected. That was until Francis Allison, mayor of the district of Magdalena del Mar where the pyramidal structure is located, decided to try to restore it along with the run down neighbourhood it is located in.
15 June, 2009 10:16:50
Touring Lima by Bike part II: The Center of Lima
by
Rodney Dodig
Rodney Dodig
As far as this person is concerned, touring Lima by bike is one of the best activities available here. I have been asked to do some follow-up articles about touring other areas of Lima to the one that was published a couple of weeks ago here in “Living in Peru.” In this article I will cover biking from Miraflores to Lima Central. Although this tour is longer than the one I did from Miraflores through Barranco to Chorrillos and back, in many ways it was easier.
18 May, 2009 09:43:20
Bike Touring Lima: How I Nearly Came to an End on the Av. Escuela Militar
by
Rodney L. Dodig
It had been many years since I had ridden a bike and for some in the group it had been decades. We all hoped that the old adage “It’s like riding a bike. You never forget” would hold true for all of us. We were at the shop of Bike Tours of Lima in Miraflores, Peru getting outfitted for our tour of the Bay area. The bikes were Beach Cruisers, a type easily managed by even the rustiest rider. The seats were comfortable and fitted to our individual heights and we were all given helmets. If you bring your own bike you are welcome to use it. A bottle of water for the road and we were ready to go.
Rodney L. Dodig
It had been many years since I had ridden a bike and for some in the group it had been decades. We all hoped that the old adage “It’s like riding a bike. You never forget” would hold true for all of us. We were at the shop of Bike Tours of Lima in Miraflores, Peru getting outfitted for our tour of the Bay area. The bikes were Beach Cruisers, a type easily managed by even the rustiest rider. The seats were comfortable and fitted to our individual heights and we were all given helmets. If you bring your own bike you are welcome to use it. A bottle of water for the road and we were ready to go.Categories
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