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Spanish In Lima: A City Overview: Lima

Lima "The City Of Kings" is a large, but very interesting city located on the Pacific Coast of Peru. Though the landscape surrounding the city is uninteresting, the architecture, the people and the history makes Lima an interesting place to spend time during a Spanish study abroad program.

Lima is a city which loves festivals. For our Spanish language students, this presents the opportunity to get an insight into the local culture. Throughout the year, Lima has a variety of very interesting festivals. One of the more important and popular festivals is the Señor de los Milagros (Lord of the Miracles". This festival is held during the month of October and held in honor of Lima's patron saint. Parades are held with participants wearing purple robes, singing ringing bells and burning incense.

October also marks the beginning of the bullfighting season. The main events are held in the Plaza de Ancho where the best bullfighters from around the world come to compete for the Escapulario de Oro.

Some other important festivals include the Feria del Pacifico in November and the March wine harvest festival. Check with the staff at the Spanish language school for details about the many festivals and activities available in Lima.

Any trip to Lima should start at the Plaza de Armas. This is the historic center of Lima. On all sides of this impressive square stands some of the more important and interesting colonial architecture found in Lima. You can see the impressive Government Palace to one side, the massive Cathedral to the other, the Municipalidad opposite the Cathedral, plus many other interesting building in the immediate area.

Lima is home to a variety of interesting museums. Some of the more interesting museums include the Gold Museum, the Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, and the National Museum. These museums will give you a good taste of Peruvian history. Subject matter includes items for the distant past, indigenous groups, colonial history, all the way up to more recent history. After visiting these museums, there are many other minor museums that have some very interesting collections. Check with the staff at the Spanish school to find out how to get to these museums.

Besides offering a wealth of historical and cultural sites of interest, Lima has plenty to offer on a day by day basis. The two best areas to spend time in during your Spanish language program are definitely San Isidro and Miraflores. These are the two most upscale areas of Lima. Both areas are home to an abundance of shops, cafes, theaters, restaurants and bars. These are the areas where you will spend the vast majority of your time in Lima. Miraflores also provides easy access to an area of beaches called the Costa Verde, which are popular during the warmer times of the year.

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