Peru to Al Ain

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and laying on the desert coast, Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. This beautiful city is nestled in thew valleys of Chillon, Rimac and Lurin Rivers. The history of this place traces back to pre-Columbian era. Mounted at an elevation of 1,600ft above the mean sea level, the land comprises clusters of isolated hills. Despite its location in the tropics and desert, Lima has a climate that is pleasantly mild. Lima abounds with structures that were built during 16th, 17th and further centuries. Raised in 16th century, Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its monasteries are beautiful masterpieces. Casa Aliaga and Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima are two magnificent structures built during 5th and 17th centuries respectively. Then there are two historical mansions, Casa de la Riva and Casa Pilatos, which feature wooden balconies, elegant patio and antique furnishing. The land has one important archaeological site, Pachacamac; this is a pre-Columbian citadel built around AD 100. Other one is Huaca Huallamarca that dates to AD 200 to AD 500. Lima has a large number of museums, each one of them featuring distinct style of building, unique patterning, dating to different centuries. Decorated with subtle carving, ceramic insertions, ornate ceilings, complex weaving, and so much more the structures make the visitors spellbound. Cast a look at Museo Rafael Larco Herrea, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Museo Taurino, Museo de Historia Natural and Convento de Los Descalzos. Apart from historical, there are numerous galleries that display art by contemporary artists, academics, collection of artifacts and mosaics. Visit Museo de Arte de Lima, Museo de Arte Italiano and cAsa de Riva Aguero. The city offers to the visitors so many options for entertainments. There are bars, live music centres, clubs, pubs, beer halls, chillouts, cinema and gay or lesbian counters. Cast in different theme, decorated with artistic decor, the bars and clubs dish out the lip smacking food and delicious drinks. Juanito's, Tai Lounge, Media Naranja, Wahios, Tequila Rocks, Teatriz and Senor Frogs are few favored places. Lima is also a great place to go on shopping spree. Wayo Whilar, La Mar and La Casa de la Mujer Artesana Manuela Ramos are few famous shopping complexes. Book online affordable travel packages to Lima from MakeMyTrip.com. Being India's leading online travel portal, you can get here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotel bookings, choicest of destinations and much more.

The second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain is an upcoming travel destination in the United Arab Emirates that offers a plethora of recreation activities and opportunities for tourists to delve in. There are a number of museums and recreation parks in addition to towering mountains, natural mineral springs and seven desert oases, making it simply a perfect tourist destination for many. On a trip to Al Ain, travellers can discover Al Ain oasis- the largest natural oasis in the region; explore the treasures of the Al Ain National Museum and Al Ain Palace Museum and enjoy surfing, kayaking and other sporting activities at Wadi Adventure- an exciting recreation park. One of the star attractions of the city is the Hili Archaeological Park- a Bronze Age site that is known for its rich archaeological heritage. Al Ain Zoo is an excellent place to visit with family and friends on an Al Ain tour. There are plenty of shopping and dining options as well in this city that suitably meet the individual preferences of the visitors. Al Ain Mall, Al-Jimi Mall and Bawadi Mall are three major shopping malls, where travellers can find a number of unique offerings along with well-known brands. Aptly called the ‘Garden City,’ this place represents a perfect haven of fun and relaxation in the middle of a desert region. MakeMyTrip presents several excellent travel packages, availing one of which can make any tour to this city an unforgettable experience.