Lima
Casa Goyeneche
As can be seen in the "Coat of Arms" adorning its walls, the house was inaugurated in 1771 by its proprietors, Messrs. Cavero and Vasquez de Acuña, who were relatives of the Counts de la Vega del Ren, according to information also provided by Jose de la Riva Aguero y Osma.
Banco de Credito del Peru acquired it in 1971.
To carry out restoration of the house the indications related to its original construction, which are to be found in the existing deeds, were closely followed and the materials then available on the market were utilized. All the rooms have been beautifully decorated as reception environments and have been appropriately jewelled with furnishings and other valuable objects which are the true interpretations of craftmanship of the epoch.
Location: Jirón Ucayali 358 Central Lima, Lima, Peru
Cow Parade 2009 en Lima
Cow Parade 2009 in Lima. The CowParade is an international public art exhibit that has been featured in major world cities. Fiberglass sculptures of cows are decorated by local artists, and distributed over the city centre, in public places such as train stations, important avenues, and parks.
The Peruvian Paso Horse
The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a breed of light pleasure saddle horse known for its smooth ride. It is distinguished by a natural, four-beat, lateral gait called the paso llano.
Inca Trail in the pre-Columbian South America
"Inca Trail" is the name of the extensive trail system built by the Incan Empire. At that time all trails led to Cusco, the capital of the empire.
The most important trail was the Capac Nan (royal trail), with a length of 5,200 kilometers, which began in Quito (Ecuador), passed through Cusco and ended in what is today Tucumán, Argentina, crossing mountains and hills, with altitudes above 5,000 meters.
Francisco Pizarro's tomb in the Cathedral of Lima
Francisco Pizarro's tomb in the Cathedral of Lima. Francisco Pizarro was the spanish conqueror of the Incan Empire, and founder of Lima, the capital of the Republic of Peru.
The Marinera dance with the Peruvian Paso horse
The combination of the Marinera, national dance of Peru, with the Peruvian Paso horse creates one of the most exciting dances that can be seen in Peru.
A pampered horse from Hacienda Los Ficus
A pampered horse from Hacienda Los Ficus. The Hacienda "Los Ficus", is located in Lurin valley, just 15 minutes south of Lima.
New Year in Miraflores
New Year in Miraflores.
Miraflores district is full of hotels, cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops, which is a draw for a large part of the Lima population on Sundays. Parque Kennedy, Miraflores' central plaza, regularly has flea markets and art exhibitions. Larcomar, a shopping mall overlooking the Pacific coast, is located in Miraflores, and is very popular among tourists, young people, and the middle and upper classes.
Peruvian Hairless Dog
This dog, who would win the last place in a beauty contest, is the Peruvian hairless dog.Peru's national heritage can view them at the entrances to all museums and archaeological sites located on the Peruvian coast.
Elves, gnomes, and smurfs mushroom houses
Elves, gnomes, and smurfs mushroom houses on sale.
