Free Tour Lima: Historical Center & Local Markets
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Join this tour through the heart of Lima and discover the favorite places of the locals. Walk through the historic center and get to know the delicacies that define its gastronomy and experience the essence of Lima at every step!
We'll meet at Plaza San Martín, in front of the San Martín monument, which is located in downtown Lima. I'll be there at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Ask for Luis, and I'll be there wearing a navy blue short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. - First, we’ll visit Plaza San Martín. - Second, we’ll visit the National Library of Peru. - Fourth, we’ll visit Lima’s Central Market. There, we’ll find everything. I’ll show you the Peruvian fruits and which ones are the favorites among Lima residents.
- Fifth, we’ll visit Chinatown. - Sixth, we’ll walk along Jirón de la Unión until we reach Lima’s Plaza de Armas, where we’ll find the Municipal Palace of Lima. Finally, we’ll go to Alameda Chabuca Granda.
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Plaza San Martín, Avenida Nicolás de Piérola, Lima, Peru
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