Lima, Peru

Lima is the capital  city of Peru. Its a very busy city with a population of 8.8 million. You see that where ever you go. Most city streets are very crowed. I have never seen this many people in one place. Whether you are walking on the street or waiting for bus. Just like in any crowded place in any city you need to pay attention to your valuables. There are many things to see and do in Lima.

Hiking close to Lima, there are many choices. However it is not very obvious. It is always good to ask around. 

If your destination is Machu Picchu, you may go to Lima and then to Cusco. Lima is a very busy city. I found it to be a very efficient city. It is noticeable from the time you arrive at the airport and wait in the immigration line. A lot of people yet you pass through quickly. 

You can take the subway from the airport to the city. It is not very clear without getting help. When you get out of the airport  there taxi drivers that would approach you for your business. They are pretty decent and trust worthy. You could always bargain with them. If you walk away from the airport you could catch a privately operated buses which is very cheap. There are rickshaw everywhere and the prices are very reasonable also.  

Everywhere you go there are street vendors and they will approach you and in buses they will tell stories of about what they are selling and also where they are from.There are many malls. Its a very thriving city. You can get food from street vendors and drinks.

This is Miraflores. A suburb which is where most tourists get hotel rooms. This away from the city and very quiet. This area is very secure and along the beach. There is a paved trail where you would see people jogging, walking and and exercising. There are parks along the way, you could sit and relax even at night.

Food in Peru is very good and they give good portions. You can always try Inca Cola by Coca Cola which is my favorite.  Every restaurant gives roasted maize as appetizer which is huge in size. There is a purple maize drink made by black maize, which is pretty good too. 

I am not a fan of street food but this place has some serious mouth watering food that you would get hooked. I was at the Circuit Magico del Agua, I tried Anticucho a popular and favorite food item from a street vendor inside the park. It was delicious. It consists of cow intestine, bladder, heart etc.