What is the capital of peru?
Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru, as well as the capital of Lima Province. It is the cultural, industrial, financial, and transport hub of the country. The city is located in an area encompassing the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers. It lies on a desertic coast adjacent to the bay in the Pacific Ocean where its port was built and named Callao. Founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima is also known as the City of Kings. For more than three centuries, Lima was the most important city and the greatest metropolis in South America. More than four centuries have passed since its founding as a Spanish city, and Lima has become an expression of Peru’s heritage, with nearly one-third of the nation’s population living in its metropolitan area. While there is no formal administrative definition for the city of Lima, it is generally considered to be comprised of the central 30 out of the 43 districts of Lima province, corresponding roughly to the urban area
The capital of Peru is Lima, but it is not representative of the three diverse regions of Peru: the coast, the desert, and the jungle. Lima does not have many tourist attractions and can be very dangerous. Most people see Lima on a day tour en route to Cusco to visit the famous Inca ruins of Maccu Picchu. There are also fascinating and important archeological sites along the coast near Chiclayo (The Tomb of the Sr. de Sipan rivals that of King Tut) and the Sr. de Sican. There is also a lot of natural beauty and biodiversity to be enjoyed in Peru. Travel is easiest by air.
