While you are in Peru you must visit the Larco Museum, located not far from the center of Lima, will give you a great insight into the cultures of Peru.

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Lima the capital of Peru and is a city that has over the past 10 years seen a
change in reputation, in past years the city was thought to be dangerous and
dirty and not worth the visit but things are changing rapidly and you should
spend some of your vacation time in the city. Fastly becoming the food
destination in South America, Lima recently won the world’s best food
destination at the World Travel Awards. While in the city, you must visit the
Larco Museum, which is located in San Miguel not far from the center of Lima.
Founded in 1926 by Rafael Larco
Hoyle, in an 18th Century Spanish
Colonial mansion on the ruins of a
7th Century pyramid, the museum
holds Peru´s finest collection of
ceramics.
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Mapping over 3000 years of Peruvian history the collection features ceramics
from the four cultural regions of Peru, the north coast, the center, the south
and the highlands. The collection includes over 50000 ceramics from the
Cupisnique, Chumu, Chancay, Moche, Nazca and Inca Cultures all presented
in large well-lit cases.
The museum not only houses ceramics but there is also a fine collection of
gold and precious metals from the different cultures of Peru.
Try not to miss the collection of
weavings from the Wari culture
some of which hold the record of
398 threads per linear inch, a grand
achievement for an ancient culture,
the works still feature the wonderful
colors used by the ancient people.
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There are a few things that set the museum apart from other museums you will
visit anywhere in the world, the first being you are able to visit the large and
amazing ceramic storage facility which features around 45000 pots that are
arranged by theme and chronology.
Another interesting part of the museum is the special room devoted to the
erotic archaeological treasures. The collection of ceramic pots portrays a
variety of sexual positions and acts.
Much of the erotic pots were
destroyed by the Spanish
conquerors, who were mortified by
the explicit nature of the ceramics,
but many survived and luckily, they
are on display today at the
museum.
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While at the museum, try the Café Del Museum, located in the lovely private
gardens of the museum a wonderful place to enjoy lunch after you finish your
visit to the museum. The Larco Museum will give you a great insight into the
cultures of Peru and a great way to start your Peruvian tour. Around 15
minutes’ walk from the museum are some other interesting museums to visit,
The Museo Nacional de Antropologia and the Arqueologia e Historia del Peru,
a visit to all three will give a great knowledge of the history of this fascinating
country.
While in Lima, you must try some of
the best restaurants in Lima Peru.
Lima features three restaurants in
the world top fifty, Maido, Central
and Astrid and Gaston. You will
need to book in advance to enjoy
the delights of these three
restaurants.
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However, if you do not have the budget for these restaurants than there a
wide variety of tasty restaurants all though out this city. The street food and
markets are also worth a try but be careful of your choose of place to eat as
you don’t want to start your trip with an upset tummy.
There is not only museums and restaurants to enjoy in Lima, which you will
discover on a Lima Peru sightseeing tour.
On a sightseeing tour of Lima,
discover the historical center of the
city featuring the main plaza that
houses the Government Palace,
with its colorful changing of the
guard that takes place at noon
every day, the Cathedral and the
Lord Mayors residence.
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Not far from the main square is the interesting San Francisco church, which
has the remains of Lima’s first cemetery. The church has also a library filled
with ancient volumes from the Spanish invasion. In the lovely courtyard
garden, see the original tiles that were exported from Spain. On a Lima city
tour, you will also visit the modern suburb of Miraflores where the wealthier
people of Lima live and play.
After you have finished your
discovery tour of Lima, you may
want to take a tour to Cusco. A
great way to see the country is to
travel Lima to Cusco bus. The trip
takes around a day to complete but
the scenery in the Andes is
beautiful.
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10. Remember to take warm clothes, as the journey pass high passes and the
temperature is cold especially at night. On arrival into Cusco, there is much to
discover, Cusco was the heart of the Inca Empire so as you can imagine the
city is full of reminders of the Inca culture. Cusco is also the starting point of
the journey to Machu Picchu the best example of Inca architecture that
remains.
On you trip to Peru do not forget to visit the Larco
Museum in Lima a great way to start any trip to
Peru.
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