Lima/Southern Lima
Southern Lima (Cono Sur) includes the districts of San Borja, Santiago de Surco, San Juan de Miraflores, Villa María del Triunfo, Villa el Salvador, Pachacamac, Lurín, Punta Hermosa, Punta Negra, San Bartolo, Santa María del Mar and Pucusana in Lima, Peru.
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Zona Arqueológica Huaycan de Cieneguilla
Santiago de Surco
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Museo Aeronáutico
phone: +51 1 477 2575address: Base Aérea Las Palmas, Santiago de Surco
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Museo de Historia Natural de la PUCP
phone: +51 1 275 3624address: Avenida Benavides 5440, Santiago de Surco
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Museo de Oro del Perú y Armas del Mundo
phone: +51 1 345 1292address: Alonso de Molina 1100, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco (enter cdra 18 y 19 Av. Primavera)Peru's gold museum contains a huge collection of gaudy, gold works. Not the best place to learn about Peruvian precolumbian cultures. A large part of a Peruvian 20,000-piece collection of gold is fake, according to the Peru's consumer protection agency. A new "branch office" has opened in LarcoMar in Miraflores that is much more focused and beautifully presented; best of all, of course, is that it is located in the main tourist area. -
address: Av. Hernando de Lavalle km 20, Surco263 hectares of wetlands. 210 species of birds, 10 species of fish and some reptiles and rodents.
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phone: +51 1 717 7771address: Av. Alameda del Premio Real 397, Los Huertos de Villa - SurcoA variety of animals and amusement rides. Parrots, snakes, fish, monkeys, goats, llamas, sheep, cows, pigs and more. Viking ship, bumper cars, water slide, etc. There are amusements for very small children and some even adults will find fun. Entry price includes all amusement rides. Feed for animals can be purchased for a small fee.
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PachacámacPachacámac is about 25 km south of Lima. It is a huge archaeological site containing pre-Inca and Inca temples (entrance fee 6 Soles). This was one of the major pilgrimage sites in South America, in the years 500-1,500. The temples are constructed from adobe and are not very well preserved. There are three ramp pyramids and a temple of the sun (the only temple which may be accessed). Due to the fragile nature of the ruins and vandalism they may only be seen from a road. The on-site museum contains a variety of artifacts including ceramics, wood carvings, textiles and Inca quipus. From Miraflores, take a colectivo to 'Puente Primavera'. From there, take a 'San Bartolo' colectivo to Lurin (S/2.50). Get off just past the Cementerio Parque Del Recuerdo or tell the conductor that you want to get off at the ruinas de Pachacámac. Many bike tour companies offer tours of Pachacámac.
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phone: +51 1 254 0109, +51 1 254 0104, +51 1 254 0137address: Av. Hernando de Lavalle, Chorrillos18-hole golf course, tennis, squash, gymnasium, minigolf, soccer and fulbito (miniature soccer), olympic swimming pool and two smaller pools, basketball, skate ramps, restaurant, bar, kids play area.
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Atocongo Open Plaza
address: Av. Circunvalación 1803 (Pan. Sur km 10) San Juan de Miraflores, LimaA large modern shopping mall.
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Lurín
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Puerta Cerrada
phone: +51 1 98121 5749address: Huertos de Lurin, Calle 8, Manzana P, Lote 15, LurinTypical Peruvian food in a relaxed location. Personal attention by its owner, Carlos Castre.
San Borja
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Dj Pizza Pasta y Music
phone: +51 1 717 7676address: Av. Angamos Este 2337, San Borja
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phone: +51 1 476 7732address: Av. Aviacion 2667, San BorjaItaliana
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Don Tito
phone: +51 1 475 6390, +51 1 224 6968address: Av. Aviación 3096, San BorjaPollo a la Brasa, Parrillas, Especialidad en Carnes. You can get a Parrilla feast that feeds about 4 people for S/90 and that includes a bottle of wine.
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phone: +51 1 226 2444address: Av. San Borja Norte 886, San Borja
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El Characato de Oro
phone: +51 1 475 6346address: Av. Aviación 3101, San BorjaPicantería
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phone: +51 1 225 1616address: Av. San Borja Norte 401, San BorjaFish and seafood.
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phone: +51 1 475 0440address: Av. Aviación 3424, San BorjaSteaks and grills.
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phone: +51 1 372 6868address: Av. La Floresta 124, San BorjaCriolla
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Los Cantaritos
phone: +51 1 346 1763address: Agustín de la Rosa Toro 1063, San BorjaCriolla
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Restaurante Buffet Mandarin
phone: +51 1 651 3333address: Javier Prado Este 1860, San Borja
Connect
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phone: +51 1 479 8212address: Av. Nueva Toledo 97-B Cieneguilla