LIVING LARGE
IN LIMA
Not so long ago, Peru’s capital possessed
little appeal to the average visitor; but in the
past decade, Lima has transformed into a
thriving metropolis, complete with a revived
colonial center, colorful neighborhoods and a
growing roster of world-famous restaurants.
Any Peru adventure should give you one
or two full days in Lima — plenty of time
to explore the city’s highlights. First on that
list is the Malecón de Miraflores, a cliffside
boardwalk perfect for strolling, biking and, for
the adventurous, paragliding.
For those who wish to explore with their
feet firmly on the ground, you can make
your own mini chocolate bar at The Choco
Museo; perfect your selfie game in the wild
sculpture garden at M.A.C., the Museum of
Contemporary Art; meet llamas, alpacas and
Peruvian hairless dogs during a tour of the
Huaca Pucllana pyramid; and check out the
artists at Parque Kennedy, a festive park filled
with friendly cats.
Paragliders at Miraflores in Lima
CONDORS
AND CANYONS
Colca Canyon will make your jaw drop.
Located in southern Peru near the city of
Arequipa, this geological wonder is a jagged
fissure slicing through the Andes mountains,
carving out a space twice as deep as the
Grand Canyon. And while hikers come here
in droves to trek through verdant valleys and
relish incredible view after incredible view, your
kids will love it for the birds.
Not just any birds, mind you; Colca Canyon
is world-famous for its Andean condors. These
massive birds — some of the largest on the
planet with wingspans up to nine feet — soar
near the canyon walls, gliding on thermal uplifts
that swell from the canyon floors below. While
there are several spots to spy these amazing
creatures up close, the cliff-top lookout at Cruz
del Cóndor just may provide the moments your
kids remember best from the entire journey.
Colca Canyon
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