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Lima, the capital of Peru is a burgeoning metropolis with over 8 million inhabitants. Peru has a very rich history with characters like the Spanish Conquistadors and the Incas. But long before the Spaniards, and even the Incas, the Lima culture inhabited the area around present day Lima. The Lima culture lived in the area of modern day Lima well before the Incas arrived, thrived there from 100 AD to 650 AD. It was very advanced and used irrigation to bring water to the desert areas surrounding Lima for their agriculture. The culture was socially complex, and had a hierarchy of priests and other elites who were administrators. The Lima culture lived in small cities and are responsible for building the Huaca Pucllana ceremonial center. The Huaca Pucllana ruins one of many magnificent sites in Lima that is located at the border of the rich Miraflores and San Isidro neighborhoods. The large pyramid is an imposing sight among the urban areas that border it. Researchers date the edifice and structure to nearly 500 AD and it appears similar to a religious center that has been employed to perform sacrifices, religious rites and honor banquets. The center also served as the residences of the high priests and other social elites. Over a 12 acre area, archaeologists have found many items which are believed to have originated with the Lima culture, such as beautiful textiles and tapestries, corn, needles, ornate ceramic pottery and much more. In 2008, an excavation uncovered 4 very well preserved mummies. The mummies are believed to have belonged to the social elite class of the Lima culture. The pyramid erected on the site of these ruins is a great architectural wonder. It was constructed from adobe mud bricks, which were handmade and carefully dried under the sun without employing molds. The bricks were laid in such a way that the pyramid was able to withstand the multiple seismic events, such as strong earthquakes and tremors, that have occurred in the area for the past 1600 years. The Huaca Pucllana ruins are famous and the site is available to tour by any traveler or visitor while traveling to Lima. In addition to this, there is extensive exhibits about the Lima culture, its history and culture and the many artifacts found by archaeologists in the nearby museum. The entire site is open to the public daily. After a day of exploring the ruins, visitors can dine at the splendid restaurant at Huaca Pucllana. The restaurant specializes in local Peruvian cuisine with a spicy criollo flavor mixed in. Among the many dishes available the diner can find ceviche, a Peruvian dish typically made from fish, lobster or shrimp. The Huaca Pucllana restaurant offers diners a spectacular view of the ruins from the patio. Dining especially at night is a treat as the surrounding ruins are lit and absolutely breathtaking. The restaurant have a full menu of appetizers and heavenly desserts. A large variety of main dishes based on various meats is also available. It's highly unlikely that anyone has had a disappointing experience dining at the Huaca Pucllana restaurant. Welcome to Travelling2peru.com (Leaders in Peruvian tourism, Machu Picchu and Cusco Tours) International posts, dedicated to all travellers who wish to travel around the world. For more information visit Peru Packages
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