If you want a list of thing to do and see in Lima you are in the right place. First and foremost, a Lima Hotel will be necessary to stay some days in this South American capital. As second step, you will need to speak Spanish, the official language of Peru and most South American countries. You also can hire a bilingual guide to solve this inconvenient. The Center of Lima is one of the preferred places for foreign tourists because it is the area that retains the colonial part of the city. The Main Square and Palace Government are located here, just in front each other. In front of the Palace Government people can see the changing of the guard at 11:45 each morning.

Visiting museums you can discover the history of any city. If you are in Lima you should visit at least these three museums: National Archaeology and Anthropology Museum, Rafael Larco Herrera Museum and National Museum. Admission tickets are not expensive and they open everyday, so don't miss the chance. Lima has improved hotel availability in recent years so there is not difficult to find a cheap Lima Hotel close to tourist sites. Lima has a huge archeological complex in the district of Lurin that you can visit. Pachacamac is the place in mention; it was the principal ceremonial centre on the Peruvian coast from before Inca times.

The fun time begins at night, especially in Barranco's district where are located several discos and peñas. Peñas are places where musicians play creole music, Lima's most famous music genre. Miraflores is another traditional neighborhood where you can spend a good time. Everything will be better if you book a Lima Hotel close to these districts.