Lima Cruise Holidays

Peru’s bustling capital city is a major port stop on a South American tour, with a cruise to Lima offering a taste of the country’s unique history and culture. A cruise to Lima highlights a cosmopolitan city with a distinct Spanish influence, and a wealth of historical sites to see, including many museums, churches and colonial houses. Other ports of call on a Lima cruise include the ancient Machu Piccu in the Andes, Costa Rica, and Santiago or Valparaiso in Chile.        

 

Known as the 'City of Kings', a cruise to Lima shows visitors a taste of Peruvian culture, as well as a host of sightseeing options. Ships on a Lima cruise dock at the Port of Callou, about 50 km from the city, and from here most tourists head to the downtown area, with its two main squares of Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de Armas, which boast a lively scene with shops, bars and entertainment, and a host of historic sites. The city has an impressive array of striking colonial architecture, with main attractions on a Lima cruise including the Museo de Oro del Peru, or the Gold Museum, which houses Incan artefacts, and the National Museum, one of the largest in South America. Other sights to see on a Lima cruise include the Cathedral and the Church of San Fransisco, as well as the changing of the presidential guard each morning. The city has gained a reputation as a major culinary centre, with a Lima cruise giving travellers the chance to sample the local Peruvian cuisine, featuring a wide array of fish and seafood, and plenty of ceviche, the national dish. Shopping is also excellent on a Lima cruise, with the chance to buy local handicrafts such as jewellery, blankets and silverware sold at the street markets, as well as designer clothes in the more upscale neighbourhoods.

 

Located by the sea, the city lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, with a Lima cruise able to offer a great mix of city life, fascinating sightseeing and relaxation along the coastal regions. Other Peruvian sights to see on a Lima cruise include the ancient city of Cuzco and the ruins at Machu Piccu in the Andes. Companies offering a cruise to Lima include Crystal Cruises, Sevenseas and Princess Cruises.