Lima is located at the central part of the coastline, a strategic place in the Valley of Rimac River. It has good and fertile lands, warm and nice weather, abundant water and very near the sea. Originally under domination of Cacique Taulichusco.
Lima was founded on January 18th, 1535, by the Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro, under the official name "City of Kings", in honour of nearby celebrations of the Wise Men.
Later, it was determinated the first plot fot building a Temple - now The Catedral Basilica - and, subsequently it was other plots for the new city, the new main square, where was built The House of the Governor and The Town Council, the city started to grow in the outskirts.
Nowadays, the city of Lima is cosmopolitan, multiracial and multicultural; modern even with some features of the past. Lima is a city of contrasts. Lima is a big entrance door to Peru. The city of Lima has wonderful attractions that visitors should know, appreciate and enjoy; the remarkable Historical Centre of the City, their majestic buildings, large plazas, churches, convents and mansions with beautiful balconies. We invite you to discover every spot in the city, choose our touristic service and will appreciate together the charms of the City of Kings.
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