last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Lima
Overview of Lima
A blend of modern and historic architecture (historic centre) for the capital of Peru, though it isn’t necessarily the country’s most attractive city.
Key Facts
- Location:
- Latitude/longitude:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 9,752,000 inhabitants, with over 12 million in the metropolitan area (2017).
- Area: 2,672.3 km².
- Altitude: from 0 to 1,550 m.
Tourism
Travel Essentials
- By air:
- Backpacker daily budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Website: https://www.peru.travel/lima