Travel Diary: Lima, Peru (Day 2)


This was going to be our last day in Lima before flying to Cusco so we decided to make the most of it.
On our second day, we explored three locations:
- Huaca Pucllana
- Plaza de Armas
- Parque del Amor


Huaca Pucllana
Located in Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana was a pre-Incan community that dates back to 100 BC. Made from clay pyramids, it served as an administrative site where ancient Peruvians and chieftains would convene and do their religious ceremonies. When Huaca Pucllana was discovered in 2008, they found remains of two adults and one child, who were believed to have been sacrificed.
Since then, Huaca Pucllana was turned into a museum where visitors can see exhibits of ceramics and other artifacts that were also found on the site.



Plaza de Armas
Lima’s Plaza de Armas is probably the most memorable place we visited during our stay in the capital. The whole complex was surrounded by stunning old Spanish architecture painted with bright yellow, pink, and baby blue hues; and wooden doors and balconies with masterfully carved artworks.
Also called Plaza Mayor, it houses the Government Palace which also serves as the official residence of the President of Peru, the Municipal Palace, Palace of the Union, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Lima Cathedral – both of which you can visit for a price. Inside the Cathedral, you’ll find 14 side chapels dedicated to various saints.







Parque del Amor
Our final destination for the day was Parque del Amor or Park of Love. It is actually situated on a cliff, overlooking the Bay of Lima which is a well-favored spot for surfers. Throughout the area, you’ll also see mosaics with lines from Peru’s famous poets. The romantic atmosphere of Parque del Amor makes it a go-to place for couples young and old, especially on Valentine’s Day.


After exploring Lima for a couple of days, we reaffirmed our belief that the city has a lot to offer to travelers. Learning about the capital’s rich culture and history was such an amazing experience that I gained a new perspective on Peru.