Therapy with horses in Lima

In the host family you have your own room with a bathroom. W-LAN and a washing machine are available. 

For the daily journey to the horse farm you can use the bus that stops a few meters in front of the house. The return trip costs around 10 soles (approx. €2,50).

As the capital of Peru, Lima is the political, cultural and economic center of the country. With over 8,5 million inhabitants, it is also by far the largest city - almost a third of Peru's total population lives here! 

In Lima, life pulsates with an exciting mix of new and old. Historic cathedrals and colonial buildings in the city center meet modern skyscrapers and museums. As the foggiest city on the Pacific coast, the climate is mild all year round: in summer (December to April) it reaches 30 degrees here. During the winter (June to September) the thermometer does not drop below 12 degrees. Despite the humidity, Lima has hardly any precipitation.

Lima is a perfect destination for both city explorers and beach lovers. You can also improve your Spanish here and use it straight away! 

Lima is not only the capital of Peru, but also the largest city in the country. It is therefore not surprising that the city has a lot to offer. Lima is an important economic and cultural center with numerous universities, colleges, interesting museums, galleries and monuments. Discover magnificent churches and theaters or excellent restaurants and great shopping opportunities. 

On the traces of the colonial era, you can spend your free time in a variety of ways and learn a lot in the process. Incidentally, this is where the well-preserved city center of Lima comes from. The old town was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. 

In your free time, you can also relax in the many parks in Lima. The best known is the University Park (Parque Universitario), but you can also unwind in the Miraflores district. Miraflores is particularly worth seeing for the numerous parks dotted with flowers. But you should definitely visit the beaches along the coast of Lima. You will find countless surfers on these in summer. Also of interest is the 263 hectare water reserve in the south of Lima, which is perfect for bird watching. 

If you have a little more time, you can also take a trip to the nearby town of Callao, which is 15 kilometers northeast of Lima. Here is the port and a naval base. It is also worthwhile to explore the headland of La Punta there. From here you can take harbor tours or a boat trip to the offshore island of Palomino. 

In your free time, you can of course try out the country's culinary specialties, which often, but not exclusively, contain fish. Just try delicious local snacks on your city walk or have a traditional dish conjured up in one of the many excellent restaurants. 

Of course, these are by no means all the leisure activities that the city of Lima has to offer. Surely you will discover a lot of other highlights of the capital of Peru in your free time and experience some adventures!