the floating villages of Lake Titicaca

以及熱帶寶藏 - 亞馬遜叢林之前，

and the tropical treasures of the Amazon jungle,

不妨來一趟利馬，

discover the striking contrasts of Peru’s coastal capital Lima.

這裡除了是秘魯的首都， 也是個性最極端的城市。

Ancient and modern…

古老與時尚...

rich and poor…

富裕與貧窮...

fascinating and entertaining…

迷人與有趣...

practical and elegant:

務實與典雅...

Lima is a city of contrasts.

利馬是一個充滿對比的城市。

Almost a third of all Peruvians call this sprawling metropolis home

有將近三分之一的秘魯人 以這個不斷延伸的大都會為家。

and they live in everything from modern high-rise condos

他們的住家也充滿對比， 有的住在高級時尚的公寓，

to humble hill-top shacks.

有的則住在山丘上低調簡陋的小屋。

The painted façades burst with color in summer…

各種色彩的建築外牆，

but this image is paled by the fog that rises from the Pacific Ocean in winter.

在夏季鮮豔繽紛... 在冬季則掩蓋於太平洋水氣形成的薄霧之中。

In this ever-changing city you can find a new surprise at every turn.

在這個變化萬千的城市裡， 每一個角落都能發現驚喜。

All you have to do is prepare your senses;

只要您用心體會，

Along the boulevards of Central Lima you’ll be immersed in the sounds of chaotic traffic,

您會在利馬中央的大道上 被車水馬龍的各式聲音淹沒，

while quiet benches await in coastal parks.

而靜謐的海灘就在不遠的沿岸公園等著您。

Everywhere you go in Lima you can feel the hot desert sun warm your skin,

走在利馬的任何角落， 您都可以感受的炙熱的陽光灑在您的身上，

and at the same time taste the salty sea air.

同時可以在空氣裡聞到海水的鹹味。

To experience the bohemian side of Lima, follow the Bajada de los Baños,

想體驗利馬波希米亞的一面， 可以沿著從巴紐斯峽谷

a walkway that runs from the coast through the quaint Barranco district.

一路從海岸前往 精美的巴科蘭區。

Stroll over the Bridge of Sighs,

走過富家女孩與帥氣街道清潔員

a legendary place of forbidden romance between a wealthy girl and a handsome street sweeper.

由於相愛卻不被允許 進而私訂終生的嘆息橋。

Rich or poor, all Peruvians find common ground in the city’s many public parks.

不管是富裕或者貧窮的秘魯人， 都能在城市裡眾多的公園中找到屬於自己的小天地。

El Malecón, a continuous stretch of paths and flower beds,

沿著佈滿鮮花的馬勒孔 繼續往下走，

allows you to explore the coastal cliffs of the Miraflores district on foot.

您可以步行探索 米拉弗洛雷斯區的海岸懸崖。

It’s in modern neighborhoods like this that you almost forget

漫步在這個現代時尚的區域中， 會讓您差點忘了

that Lima was built on the ruined pyramids and temples of ancient civilizations.

利馬可是建立於古文明的 金字塔遺跡和廟宇之上。

Yet, in its heart

而在城市的心臟地區，

you can retrace the steps of the Lima people in Huaca Pucllana,

是 1500 年前， 利馬人用來舉行儀式和祭典的

a place of ceremony and sacrifice from around 1,500 years ago.

華卡布亞納， 您可以在此認是秘魯的古老文明。

Indigenous Peruvians still observe the rituals and beliefs of their forefathers,

儘管祕魯的原住民們 如今已是虔誠的天主教徒，

despite being devout Catholics today.

他們仍然遵守先人的儀式及信仰。

This religion was introduced to them by Spanish conquistadores,

宗教信仰、 卡斯蒂利亞語言，

along with the Castilian language and Baroque architecture.

以及巴洛克式的建築， 都是由西班牙統治者所引進的。

To see fine examples of their colonial legacy, visit the Plaza de Armas,

想進一步了解利馬的殖民歷史， 可以拜訪「武器廣場」，

which is also known as the Plaza Mayor.

又稱「大廣場」。

It was here that the Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro

這裡也是西班牙征服者法蘭西斯克·皮澤洛 在 16 世紀時

founded Lima in the 16th century.

建利利馬的地方。

His quest to make the “City of the Kings”

他以建造利馬大教堂

the capital of the New World started with the construction of the Lima Cathedral.

作為打造新世界的首都 - 「國王之城」的開端。

Inside, look for Pizarro’s tomb, early religious artworks and the gold-plated altar.

在大教堂裡，可以看到皮澤洛的墓碑、 早期的宗教藝術，以及鍍金聖壇。

Pizarro lived and worked in the Government Palace across the street,

皮澤洛生前的住所與辦公室 就在教堂對面的政府宮

which is still the official seat of government today.

該處如今依然是政府的 官方辦公地點。

Take a horse-and-carriage tour from the Plaza,

從廣場搭乘馬車

a romantic way of exploring Lima’s UNESCO-protected

是探索聯合國教科文組織保護的

Historic Center with its typical colonial balconies.

利馬歷史中心，以及經典的殖民式建築陽台 最浪漫的方式。

Peru gained independence in 1821, but the Spanish influence has never been erased.

秘魯雖然在 1821 年宣布獨立， 但西班牙的一切仍然深深的影響著這塊土地。

Take a peek inside inner-city museums and libraries to find stately rooms,

在市區內的博物館中， 放眼望去，看到的是莊嚴堂皇的房間、

soaring glass ceilings and colorful tiled courtyards.

大片的玻璃天花板， 和舖滿彩色磁磚的中庭。

Another highlight is the 18th-century Museo Larco,

另一個不可錯過的景點 當然就是建立在

which stands on the ruins of a 7th-century pyramid.

7 世紀金字塔遺址上的 18 世紀拉科博物館。

The colonial mansion in the Pueblo Libre district houses an impressive collection of ceramics,

自由部落區的殖民地豪宅中 充滿了前哥倫布時期

artworks and golden jewelry from pre-Columbian times.

令人讚嘆的陶瓷藝術 以及黃金首飾收藏。

The exhibits show the history of ancient Peru through arts and crafts.

該展覽透過藝術和雕刻 充分的展現了古秘魯的歷史。

After lunch on the patio,

在庭院享用完午餐後，

cross the garden to the Sala Erótica to see the museum’s most talked about pieces…

穿越花園，來到情色廳 親眼瞧瞧博物館中最具話題的收藏...

Nearby Parque de las Leyendas,

附近的「傳奇公園」

which is Lima’s zoo,

也就是利馬的動物園

introduces the wild animals of Peru’s remote Amazon jungle

展示了各種秘魯郊區亞馬遜叢林的 野生動物

to all who can’t travel there themselves.

讓不能去到當地的旅客也能一飽眼福。

Another popular family attraction is Parque de Exposición in the city center,

另一個有名的家庭旅遊景點 就是博覽會公園

where kids and adults alike love splashing around in the water fountains.

在這裡，不管是大人還是小孩 都會愛上噴水池的樂趣。

As the day turns into night,

當天色漸暗，

the park’s magical light show is a reminder that ANYTHING is possible in Lima.

公園的魔幻燈光秀，清楚的述說著 「在利馬，沒有不可能」。

Don’t forget, Lima is the perfect stepping stone to the many natural,

別忘了，不管您是想探索 祕魯有名的

cultural and historic treasures that Peru is so famous for.

自然、文化或歷史寶藏 利馬都是一個非常好的起點。

Take your pick from coastal deserts… lush rainforests…. fertile altiplanos….

您可以透過沿岸沙漠... 茂密的雨林...肥沃的高地

and snow-capped mountains to see the many faces of Peru.

以及白雪靄靄的高山 來認識祕魯的各種面貌。