Since last year, Lima is the ost visited city in Latin America.  The City of Kings (as Lima is affectionately known by the limeños) surpassed the region’s other popular cities, including Buenos Aires, Mexico Cancún, Punta Cana, Río de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo. Although being the gateway to a country boasting wonders such as Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, and Lake Titicaca certainly helps greatly, the city itself is a wonderful surprise for who take the time to explore Peru’s capital…

The most popular neighborhood in Lima for travelers is undoubtedly seaside Miraflores, which is considered the greenest part of Lima thanks to its many parks and gardens. It boasts pre-Incan ruins, some of the city’s best cevichería restaurants, and the city’s liveliest nightlife. Many travelers enjoy simply walking along the scenic Malecón Verde, as the winding along the green cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean is known, stopping at the various small parks. You can take advantage of the enviable boardwalk views in a more active way, however, by opting for a quick but thrilling paragliding ride.