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National cuisine of Lima is worth of the highest praise. It boasts diverse and original dishes, as well as a unique blend of culinary traditions from around the world. A typical national dish is ceviche; it's made from a variety of seafood. Fillet of fish and shellfish marinated in lemon juice is then served with various vegetables. Such a delicacy may sound exotic for foreign travelers, but for locals ceviche has become an everyday dish. An interesting dish, ahi de galina, is cooked of chicken. Poultry stew with herbs and spices is filled with a special creamy sauce before serving. It is worth noting that an abundance of different spices and condiments is an important feature of the local cuisine. Local chefs have inherited this tradition from Indian chefs. Connoisseurs of Indian cuisine often compare many popular treats in Lima with their favorite treats. Fans of exotic have to taste kui, pot roast guinea pig. Fans of vegetarian food also won’t be bored, as original vegetable dishes in local restaurants are also quite common. The most popular dish is saltado, cooked of a variety of vegetables. Vegetables are cut into small slices and roasted in the oven. This dish is complemented with spices. National cuisine is sure to appeal to fans of seafood. One of the most popular treats is costa brava soup made of a variety of seafood with an addition of peas and vegetables. Juankaina papas made of a special type of potato and cheese seasoned with lemon juice is also worth … Read further

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Travel guide to Lima

Fans of fascinating excursions will surely be impressed by the Larco Museum. It is housed in a beautiful 18th century mansion that used to be a royal residence. Now in the halls of the mansion there are collections of unique Peruvian ceramics. The age of some exhibits is more than a thousand years. The museum houses a rich collection of archaeological finds, including stone carvings and prehistoric tools. Not long … Open

Lima for children - what to visit

Parque Zoologico Huachipa will also be very interesting to visit. In this zoological garden, you can see rare white tigers, giraffes and lions, and also visit an excellent dolphinarium. Performances are conducted with the participation of trained fur seals and dolphins every day in the dolphinarium. Another pleasant surprise awaits children in this zoological garden – an original playground styled as a pirate … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Lima has some wonderful bookstores, including Libreria El Virrey, the most popular one among tourists. A wide selection of fiction and specialized literature is available to its visitors. The store has a large department with books written in English. Libreria El Virrey also sells many interesting books and colorful booklets on the history, culture and famous sights of Peru. Sissai Jewelry can be recommended to … Open

Advices for travellers

8. Tipping is customary to literally any service. In restaurants and cafes tip is about 10% of the total order. You can leave 1-2 sols for a maid and a doorman. In the taxi it’s just enough to round the amount up to any convenient sum. 7. Before you take a picture of local people, be sure to ask them for permission. Some may agree to take a photo for free, but others want a reward for a photo … Open

Active recreation

Those wishing to watch some vivid performances are invited to several interesting places. So, wonderful music concerts and sports matches are held at Estadio Nacional del Peru, the city’s best cinema with a comfortable setting is Cineplanet Alcazar, and for colorful theater and dance performances demonstrating the rich local culture, one should head to such clubs as La Candelaria and Brisas del Titicaca. … Open

Festivals and events in Lima

A visit to Peru's capital in October and November is a great opportunity to experience the rich local culture. Firstly, the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros opens on Sundays to present performances of Spanish and Latin American bullfighters. Secondly, at the end of October, a colorful religious procession is held to mark the Festividad del Señor de los Milagros. Plaza Mayor is the endpoint of the parade … Open