1. Gamarra
- We will take you around the commercial district of Gamarra which is located very close to the first “Pueblos Jóvenes” (Shanty Towns). There, we’ll go to the highest building of the place to have a panoramic view of all Lima city and the vast territory that Gamarra occupies, which is going to be great to get an introduction of the history of Lima and the shopping center.
- In addition, we will be able to take a look at the hills where the “shanty towns“ are located, communities created in the 70’s and 80’s due to the massive migration of people from the Andes and Amazon of Peru.
- After that, we’ll take you on a stroll around the streets of Gamarra. You will have the opportunity to try some local snacks and typical street food locals adore.
2. The Witches Market
- Snakes, lizards and other dissected animals are used as alternative medicine. This became part of the popular culture of locals since Andean people arrived.
- On the other hand, we have a variety of aromatic herbs which are used by shamans to make ancestral rituals that invoke good luck and call upon money, wealth, and love.
- The black Magic is also part of the performed rituals by Shamans in Gamarra, even though we are not participants of this, we consider it is important to take you and take a look at it!
- At the end, if possible, you can be part of a unique experience, visiting the wise old women from the Andes who have the ability to read your future through the coca leaves.
- By the end of the tour and to finish with a true local experience, we will take the linea 1 public train on the way back to your accommodation.
- This tour is unique, super interesting and a sight to see if you enjoy lots of action and vibrant streets filled with activity.
We guarantee a day you will never forget. Dare to explore the bizarre Lima in a different way!
