July 24, 2018 - Arrived to Lima, Free Time to Tour Lima City

When we checked into the hotel, it was afternoon already.  We were on our own, so we rested a little bit and then regrouped with friends to venture out to see Parque Kennedy (public park), Huaca Pucllana (clay pyramid) and the seaside mall Larcomar. 

Parque Kennedy is named after John F. Kennedy and more specifically the aid he provided Peru as President of the United States. The park is famous for becoming a haven to countless lost cats over 20 years.  This was our first stop in Lima, therefore, we took quite a few photos out there.

Huaca Pucllana is a great mudbrick and clay pyramid located in central Lima, Peru, It was built from seven staggered platforms. It served as an important ceremonial and administrative center for the advancement of the Lima Culture.  When we got there, we found out that it was not open and we just had to view it from outside.  However, that was enough for all of us.  

Then we walked to seaside mall Larcomar. On the way, we passed by the ice cream and churros shop 'Manolo' recommended by our tour guide, we all got ice cream which was quite good.  Then we walked along Avenida Jose Larco to the seaside mall Larcomar which is an outdoor mall built into the sea cliff, featuring many eateries, stores, a movie theater, and a bowling alley. 

We did shopping and then have our dinner at Mangos restaurant in the Larcomar.  On the way back to our hotel, we passed by several casinos and some of us had to go in and check them out.