{"id":8782,"date":"2021-08-17T00:39:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T07:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspace-design.com\/blog\/?p=8782"},"modified":"2022-03-20T17:47:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T00:47:33","slug":"lima-a-little-bit-of-food-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspace-design.com\/blog\/lima-a-little-bit-of-food-heaven","title":{"rendered":"Lima \u2013 A Little Bit of Food Heaven"},"content":{"rendered":"

After leaving the Peruvian Amazon<\/a>, we\u2019re looking forward to some urban adventures in Lima \u2013 a gritty metropolis that is amazingly diverse in its world-class food scene. During our stay, we experienced a heady mix of Colonial culture, vibrant streetscape, delightful parks and of course culinary nirvana in the Gastronomy Capital of the Americas!<\/p>\n

\"Changing<\/a>
Changing of the Guard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A popular tourist attraction is the daily Changing of the Guard ceremony on the grounds of the Palacio de Gobierno<\/a> (Government Palace), on one side of Plaza de Armas<\/a> (aka Plaza Mayor), Lima’s historical town square. No tickets are required so we just strolled up to the Palace gates 15 minutes prior to secure a decent spot.<\/p>\n

\"Procession<\/a>
Birthday bash for the City of Moquegua.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It so happened Lima was celebrating the 476th<\/sup> anniversary of the founding of the City of Moquegua, and groups of dancers and musicians in colorful indigenous attire were congregating outside the Palace. Once the official ceremony on the grounds was over, the festive procession headed out into the streets of Lima.<\/p>\n

\"Ornate<\/a>
Hidden gem among the shopping streets by Plaza de Armas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This quiet ornately gated shopping street was a pleasant find. Called Pasaje del Amor, it tees off from Jir\u00f3n de la Uni\u00f3n (Union Street), a major pedestrian street bordering Plaza de Armas.<\/p>\n

\"Balloon<\/a>
Balloon vendor waiting for customers outside church.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Steps away from the town square is the baroque Bas\u00edlica y Convento de San Francisco<\/a>\u00a0(Church and Monastery of St. Francis), one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture. On that lazy Saturday afternoon, fluttering pigeons and balloons outnumbered the passersby.<\/p>\n

\"Street<\/a>
Street performers on Jir\u00f3n de la Uni\u00f3n.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Elaborately costumed living statue performers line the once upper crust Jir\u00f3n de la Uni\u00f3n, which also make it a magnet for pickpockets and petty thieves.<\/p>\n

\"Topiary<\/a>
Tea for two?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Parque de la Reserva, a 19 acre park named in honor of the soldiers who fought in the War of the Pacific, is site of El Circuito M\u00e1gico del Agua<\/a> (Magic Water Circuit), touted to be the world\u2019s largest fountain complex. There are 13 fountains in the Circuit, some of which are interactive (ie you can get soaking wet) so we wore footgear appropriate for the occasion. The topiary teapot and cups fit in nicely with the water themed park.<\/p>\n