Following the design of a city by the order of King Charles I of Spain, the Plaza de Armas in Lima is considered to be the birthplace of the city and one of the finest main plazas in most of South America. Founded by the famous Francisco Pizarro, the Pla

People swim at the Agua Dulce beach in Lima March 11, 2011. (Reuters) - Got 48 hours to explore Lima? Long considered just a stopover on the way to the famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Lima has emerged as a destination spot of its own in recent years.

We’d Heard mixed reports about the Peruvian Capital but, like always, we knew that it would be better to make up our own mind so we decided to visit Lima on our way up to northern Peru. Lima is centrally located in the valleys of two rivers, in the cent

By John MacCormack , San Antonio (Texas) Express-News NY Times Syndication In Print: Sunday, January 8, 2012 LIMA, Peru — In conquering the Inca Empire nearly five centuries ago, Francisco Pizarro and the other Spanish invaders never found Machu Picchu.

CUZCO, Peru - If you see a red-plastic bag waving on a stick like a flag, it's a signal the chicha is ready. The sacred drink of the Incas, chicha is a fermented corn beer many locals brew themselves in and around the Cuzco region of Peru. Finding and ta

CUSCO, Peru -- If you see a red plastic bag waving on a stick like a flag, it's a signal the chicha is ready. The sacred drink of the Incas, chicha is a fermented corn beer many locals brew themselves in and around the Cusco region of Peru. Finding and t