Lima
What is the most popular soft drink in Lima?
Inca Kola
43
How old is Huaca Pucllana?
2,000 years
What district is considered the commercial heart of the city?
San Isidro
Mistura is an important event celebrating what?
Lima's cuisine
What is the only other city in South America that has a larger population than Lima?
São Paulo
What does the Flag of Lima look like?
A gold background with the city seal in the center
Museo Larco is one of the few museums that allows its visitors to do what?
Enter their storage rooms
What language was spoken by the inhabitants of the city when it was founded?
Quechua
Where is the governor's palace located?
Plaza de Armas
What mix of culinary traditions makes Lima's cuisine famous?
Spanish, Andean, Asian
Lima is the second largest desert capital after which city?
Cairo
When was Lima founded?
January 18, 1535
What is the name of Lima's only seaport?
Callao seaport
How far is it from Lima to Cusco?
724 mi (1165 km)
Why will residents walk the streets at night during New Year's with an empty suitcase?
For a year of travel
Where is the historic heart of Lima?
Lima Centro
Mistura is held in Lima during which month?
September
What is the largest museum of history in Lima?
Museo de la Nacion
What nickname related to food does the city of Lima, Peru, hold?
Gastronomic capital of the Americas
What is the top beverage in Lima?
Inca cola a neon colored, bubblegum flavored cola
Punta Rocas has been the site of what type of world qualifying event?
Surfing
Which town was the original city of Lima?
Lima Centro
What is the most famous cemetery in Lima?
Presbitero Maestro
The grey skies of Lima in winter have a sweet nickname, what is it?
The Donkey Belly
In 1988, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared Lima as what type of area?
World Heritage site
What is the name of Lima's chief seaport?
El Callao
Lima is at what elevation?
500 ft/154 m
How big is the metro Lima area?
2700 square miles (6 992 km²)
What is the only original structure still standing in Plaza de Armas?
A bronze fountain in the center of the plaza.
Where would be a good region in Lima to relax?
Barranco
How much of Peru's population call Lima home?
One-third
When did the culinary celebration "Mistura" begin?
2008
What is a common challenge with having 43 districts in the city of Lima?
Having 43 mayors and governments
What are some destinations in Mirafloras District?
Larcomar Shopping Center and Calle de las Pizzas
What is the average amount of rainfall in Lima per year?
1 to 6 cm per year
Which famous archeologist created Museo Larco?
Rafael Larco Hoyle
What color should be worn in Lima during New Year's celebrations?
Yellow
What is the name of the famous park in Lima with a huge complex of fountains that is lit up at night?
Parque de le Reserva
For modern visitors, where is the place to be in Lima on weekends?
Mirafloras District
What is Lima's airport called?
Jorge Chavez International Airport
What pageant was held in Lima in 1982?
Miss Universe Pageant
The Park of the Reserve is home to what famous fountain complex?
The Magical Circuit of Water
What is the main roadway to get to Lima called?
The Pan-american Highway
The National University of San Marcos in Lima is known for being what?
Oldest continuously functioning university in the Americas
Who is Rose of Lima?
First person to become a saint in the Americas
Where is Plaza del Armas located in the city?
Lima Centro
What event happened in 1687, 1746 and 1942 that caused a near-total reconstruction of the city each time?
Earthquakes
What are the summer sunsets in Lima called?
Cielo de Brujas (Sky of Witches)
How much of Peru's industrial production does Lima contribute?
66 %
The Bridge of Sighs is located in which district?
Barranco
Where can one find the best view of Lima?
Cristo de Pacifico
What is another name for the flag of Lima?
Banner of Peru's Kings' City
What is a top sport played in Lima?
Football (soccer)
What was Lima's original name?
Ciudad de los Reyes
Who was the founder of Lima?
Francisco Pizarro
What is the only city that boasts a larger catacomb than the Catacumbas?
Paris
What local beverage is considered to be the ultimate "health food" in Lima?
Frog smoothies
Where is Huaca Pucllana located?
Miraflores
Who has a permanent exhibit in Museo Larco?
Mario Testino
San Isidro boasts the most of what type of cultural building?
Foreign Embassies
What motto is inscribed on Lima's official coat of arms?
Hoc signum vere regum est (This is the sign of the truth of the king)
How many of Lima's districts comprise the urban area of the city?
30
How does the bulk of the precipitation in Lima fall?
Drizzle/mist
What does Ciudad de los Reyes translate to in English?
City of the Kings
What is one of the most famous paintings located in the Museum of the Nation?
The Revolt of the Objects Mural
What is the key ingredient in the common dish Roasted Cuy?
Guinea Pig
Where is the entrance to the Catacumbas (catacombs)?
Under the San Francisco de Lima Basicilica and Convent
What is one favourite dish of Peru called?
Cuy
What building is home to the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru?
Teatro Municipal de Lima
What is the old nickname of Lima?
Lima the Ugly
What is unusual about the climate in the desert area of Lima?
Temperatures rarely go below 14 °C (57 °F) or rise above 29 °C (84 °F).
The historic Plaza de Toros de Acho still holds what type of events yearly?
Bullfights
Why was the Real Philipe Fortress originally built?
To protect the area from pirates and invasion
What is a common ritual for locals to do during a New Year's celebration?
Eat twelve grapes to make a wish for each month
What are the only two methods of travel to get from Lima to Cusco?
Plane and car/bus
What year did Lima declare its independence from Spain?
1821
What is the name of the longest river in Peru?
The Amazon River
What is the most common religion in Peru?
Catholicism
Who conquered Peru for the Spanish crown in 1532?
Francisco Pizarro
Pisco Sour is a controversial beverage in South America, why?
Chile and Peru do not agree on who discovered the beverage first
Which animal is cooked as a traditional dish in Peru?
Guinea pig
What government does Peru have?
Republic
A very common root vegetable is from Peru, which one?
Potato
What is the most common language in Peru?
Spanish
When did Peru declare independence from Spain?
1821
What color is NOT on the flag of Peru?
Orange
Which mountain range can be found in Peru?
Andes
What is the name of the most spoken Indian language in Peru?
Quechua
What year did the first book printing shop open up in Peru (Antonio Ricardo)?
1584
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Peru?
Huascarán
By which sea is Peru located?
Pacific Ocean
What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
Cuzco
What is the population of Peru? (2024)
34 Millions
Which country is NOT on the border of Peru?
Paraguay
Argentina
Which of the following cities in Peru is known for surfing?
Mancora
What is the name of the Peruvian soccer player who is mostly known from his time in Newcastle United in England?
Nolberto Solano
What was the name of Peru's previous president who had to flee the country in 2000 due to corruption allegation?
Alberto Fujimori
What is the country code for Peru?
51
What is the name of the Peruvian author who was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 2010?
Mario Vargas Llosa
When is Peru's independence day?
July 28
With the help of Intihuatana, many calculations were made in places such as Peru. What is Intihuatana?
A Sundial
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
How many countries border Peru?
5
What colors are on the flag of Peru?
Red and white
What is the currency of Peru?
Sol
Which of the following countries is NOT on the border of Peru?
Venezuela
Which animal is featured in Peru's coat of arms?
Llama
In the Tintin adventure called "Temple of the Sun", one character is abducted to Peru. Who is it?
Professor Calculus
What is the name of the largest lake in Peru?
Lake Titicaca
Which one of these countries is NOT on the border of Peru?
Uruguay
Ceviche is a popular dish in Peru. What does the dish contain?
Fish
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