LIMA, THE FIRST CHOICE

Peru is considered today, by international experts, as a leading country in Latin America for its high economic growth. Its capital, Lima, is not exempt from this achievement observed in the urban development of the city, through modern buildings, as well as the prosperity of its inhabitants. That has attracted the attention of entrepreneurs who are investing in the implementation of major projects which will position the capital between the most developed cities in the world.

In 2013, Lima has received a number of private initiatives that are being invested in the modernization of transport, improving the services and infrastructures, providing thus a better quality of life for its 10 million inhabitants.

From the twentieth century, urban growth began with the construction of wide boulevards and arterial roads on the outskirts of the city, which opened the way to modern tourist spaces, commercial and financial areas, distinguishable in the districts of San Isidro, the main financial center of Peru, as well as Miraflores, Barranco and Chorrillos that have coastal areas and are part of the tourist circuit of the Costa Verde.

HISTORIC CAPITAL

In recent years, the city has hosted several important international events, such as the ALC-UE, the APEC (2008) and the ASPA (2011) summits, as well as being host of renowned sporting events such as the FIVB Volleyball Women´s U20 World Championship (2011), and the FINA World Junior Swimming Championship (2011).

Lima was founded on January 18th, 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Later, it became the vice royal capital, being considered as the center of political and economic power of the Spanish crown in South America. Also called the "City of Kings", its historical center is the main attraction of the country. In 1988 it was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its originality and the location of important monuments, such as mansions, churches and balconies, which combine the modern with the classic, typical characteristic of the rich Hispanic architectural legacy, especially in the area called the "Checkerboard of Pizarro".

ANCIENT ORIGINS

The capital of Peru was inhabited 10,000 years ago by hunter nomads who settled in the valleys and shores of rivers Rímac, Chillón and Lurín. These incipient populations were subsequently expanded into various domains such as Sulco, Lima, Maranga and Callao.