The historical city of Lima is home to many fascinating archaeological sites and museums that ought to be visited by every tourist to the city. Some of the travel-worthy city attractions include:

Museo de la Nacion (National Museum):Brilliantly showcasing the ancient civilizations of Peru and its archaeological richness, the National Museum is the largest and most important museum in Peru.
Museo de Oro del Peru (Gold Museum):Exhibiting great treasures from the Inca and its preceding civilizations, the Gold Museum is housed in a spectacular fortress-like building in Lima. The museum`s massive collection includes gleaming gold objects, jewellery and the golden Tumi, the symbol of Peru.

Church of San Francisco:One of the most spectacular colonial churches in Peru, the Church of San Francisco features a stone faade with twin towers. The church is famous for its underground catacombs that contain skulls and bones of more than 70,000 people.

Pisco:Pisco is a small fishing village that is said to the place of origination of the famous Paracas Culture of Peru. The village is best known for the white grape brandy by the same name.

A fast growing city, Lima boasts of a burgeoning tourism industry that is reflected in its hospitality infrastructure. Visitors and travelers are offered a wide choice of accommodation options in the city. Some of the best areas to stay in Lima include:

Downtown:Lima Sheraton Hotel, one of the oldest five star hotels in the city, is located in Downtown Lima. Boasting of a typical colonial architecture, the Gran Hotel Bolivar, Hotel Espaa, San Agustan Riviera and Delfines are the other notable hotels in the city that offer great services and amenities, as well as a great ambience to the visiting travelers.

San Isidro:This residential and commercial district of Lima has a concentration of excellent lodging options to suit travelers with varying budgets. Opened recently, the Swisstel Lima, offers great services and amenities along with superb restaurants serving exquisite international cuisine. Another high-end accommodation option in the region is the Country Club Lima that has an attractive building and a casino of its own. Offering great views of the lush green surroundings, Hotel El Olivar is one of the most preferred hotels in the region.

Miraflores:A fast growing district that is gaining popularity amidst the visiting travelers, Miraflores is home to an array of shops, theaters and restaurants. Tow of the most lavish and luxurious hotels in the area include JW Marriott Lima and the Hotel Park Plaza. Both these hotels are renowned in the country for their excellent services and the city views they offer. The famous hotel chain of the Las Americas offers three excellent lodging options in the area meant for both business visitors and vacationers. Budget conscious travelers can choose from various inexpensive hotels like Hotel la Hacienda, Hotel Ariosto and the Hotel Mara Angola.

A valid passport is required by all nationals intending to visit Lima, Peru.

Visa to enter Lima is not required by nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, US and other EU nations excluding the nationals of Albania, Latvia, Bosnia and Armenia for stays of up to 183 days. However, a business visa is required in case the purpose of the visit is business.

Winters in Lima can be quite grey and humid; hence the best time to visit Lima is during summers (December to March). The weather in summers can be quite sunny with the average temperature falling in the range of 22-27 degree Celsius.

Located in the tropics, Lima enjoys a mild climate all through the year. While the summer temperature hovers in the range of 16-18 degree Celsius, it lowers down by just a few degrees during winter time in June and July. Owing to high humidity levels, expect good amount of fog between May and November.

Currency:Nuevo Sol is the unit of currency used in Lima, Peru. US Dollars are widely accepted in Lima and other bigger cities in the country. Avoid exchanging currency through street moneychangers. Banks are the most trusted institutions to exchange foreign currencies in Lima.

Language:The official language of Lima is Spanish. Quechua, Peru`s ancient language is also spoken in some high areas of the country.