One of the most traditional areas of Lima of yesteryear, which was given the name 'Barrio Alto' due to the slight slope it is on. Up until the 1960s, composers, intellectuals and bohemians took the notion of the Creole way of life to its limits and their favourite hangout was this area of Lima with its colonial origin. The most attractive monuments are: 'La Quinta Heeren', 'la Casa de las Trece Monedas', 'La Iglesia de las Trinitarias' and 'el Molino de Santa Clara'. There are special tours around this part of town which has an enchantment all of its own
CHINA TOWN DESCRIPTION
(Local Name: Barrio Chino) Southeast of the Plaza de Armas, near the Central Market, is the start of China Town or Barrio Chino as it is called. It is easily recognizable by the Chinese Arch over the entrance. Lima's China Town is primarily known for its Chinese-Peruvian cuisine, which is famed for being the best in Lima. The area also has a few temples and interesting stores if you have some extra time. For visitors spending the day sightseeing in central Lima, this is a great area to stop for lunch, but probably doesn't warrant a great deal of time for touring around. The main street in China Town is Capón.
PARQUE DE LAS LEYENDAS
Lima's Zoologico (zoo) and Parque de las Leyendas (Legends Park), are worth a visit if you're traveling with kids. The park, is in the San Miguel district; tries its best to represent Peru's three crucial geographical regions: selva (rainforest), sierra (highlands) and costa (coast). There are some good exotic Peruvian and South American fauna, such as condors, macaws, jaguars, llamas, and alpacas. The park has a playground with go-karts and some amusement park rides, and it's a good place for a picnic lunch. The zoo and park are open daily from 9am to 5pm.
HUACHO
It is located 223 feet (67 metres) above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway, and close to the Lomas de Lachay National Park so it has extensive vegetation and wildlife.
Settled on the bottom of a wide bay, its climate is wet and appealing. In the surrounding areas there are rice, cotton, sugarcane and different grain fields. This fact has allowed the rise of a rather important cotton industry, as well as cotton and oil factories. Within its natural landscape, its lt mines and its beaches (such as El Paraíso ) are of great interest. Huacho was one of the main trade center north to Lima.
