Lima is both a colonial city and a modern capital. Decades ago, the Plaza de San Martin (pictured) was the commercial center of the city. Most of the department stores, offices and travel agencies were located in this area. - Today, Lima is considered the political, economic, industrial, cultural, financial and commercial center of the country. Internationally, it is the fifth largest city in Latin America. - Peru - Lima - 1969
Lima is both a colonial city and a modern capital. Decades ago, the Plaza de San Martin (pictured) was the commercial center of the city. Most of the department stores, offices and travel agencies were located in this area. - Today, Lima is considered the political, economic, industrial, cultural, financial and commercial center of the country. Internationally, it is the fifth largest city in Latin America. - Peru - Lima - 1969