Lima to Bolivia

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and laying on the desert coast, Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. This beautiful city is nestled in thew valleys of Chillon, Rimac and Lurin Rivers. The history of this place traces back to pre-Columbian era. Mounted at an elevation of 1,600ft above the mean sea level, the land comprises clusters of isolated hills. Despite its location in the tropics and desert, Lima has a climate that is pleasantly mild. Lima abounds with structures that were built during 16th, 17th and further centuries. Raised in 16th century, Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its monasteries are beautiful masterpieces. Casa Aliaga and Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima are two magnificent structures built during 5th and 17th centuries respectively. Then there are two historical mansions, Casa de la Riva and Casa Pilatos, which feature wooden balconies, elegant patio and antique furnishing. The land has one important archaeological site, Pachacamac; this is a pre-Columbian citadel built around AD 100. Other one is Huaca Huallamarca that dates to AD 200 to AD 500. Lima has a large number of museums, each one of them featuring distinct style of building, unique patterning, dating to different centuries. Decorated with subtle carving, ceramic insertions, ornate ceilings, complex weaving, and so much more the structures make the visitors spellbound. Cast a look at Museo Rafael Larco Herrea, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Museo Taurino, Museo de Historia Natural and Convento de Los Descalzos. Apart from historical, there are numerous galleries that display art by contemporary artists, academics, collection of artifacts and mosaics. Visit Museo de Arte de Lima, Museo de Arte Italiano and cAsa de Riva Aguero. The city offers to the visitors so many options for entertainments. There are bars, live music centres, clubs, pubs, beer halls, chillouts, cinema and gay or lesbian counters. Cast in different theme, decorated with artistic decor, the bars and clubs dish out the lip smacking food and delicious drinks. Juanito's, Tai Lounge, Media Naranja, Wahios, Tequila Rocks, Teatriz and Senor Frogs are few favored places. Lima is also a great place to go on shopping spree. Wayo Whilar, La Mar and La Casa de la Mujer Artesana Manuela Ramos are few famous shopping complexes. Book online affordable travel packages to Lima from MakeMyTrip.com. Being India's leading online travel portal, you can get here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotel bookings, choicest of destinations and much more.

A landlocked South American nation, Bolivia offers a visual treat with dramatic landscapes. As one-third of the nation lies in the Andes Mountains and the rest features a lowland topography, the climate varies from semi-arid to tropical. La Paz, a vibrant city and the administrative capital of the nation, lies at an altitude of 3640 m above sea level. While Catedral Basílica Nuestra Señora de La Paz is a major architectural marvel, the Witches’ Market is a unique alternative shopping destination. This city has among the best nightlife scenes in the world with Diesel Nacional, Costilla de Adan and Hallwright’s being the most sought-after pubs. Valle de la Luna, a protected geological zone, is a few minutes’ drive from La Paz. The eroded formations can be explored along the paved but narrow hiking trails. Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake at an altitude of 3810 m above sea level, lies on the shores of the sacred town of Copacabana. A ferry ride can be taken from this town to Isla del Sol, an offshore island on the shimmering waters of the lake. This island has several archaeological sites dating back to the Incan dynasty. Sucre, the judicial capital of Bolivia, is a beautiful town with colonial architectural structures. Its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In southwestern Bolivia, Uyuni Salt Flats is the world’s largest salt flat is a unique natural marvel, sparsely populated by cacti and flamingos. To explore the best of Bolivia, save on airfare and accommodation by booking a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip.