Plaza de Armas (Thomas)

Name of Activity: Plaza de Armas
Cost: S/. 12 from Miraflores if you're lucky
Highlights:
1. Cultural and political headquarters
2. The day we went there was an enormous festival with costumes so keep an eye out for happenings around the city
3. The oldest fountain that I have ever seen, having been erected in 1650
4. The impressive buildings that really reflect the Spanish influence on the Peruvians
5. Changing of the guards is impressive but not necessarily something that needs to be viewed in entirety
6. The statue of Francisco Pizarro on his horse
7. Interesting fact that the horse was moved from its original resting place to change the direction the horse's rear was facing by request from the church
8. Interacting with the locals would have to be the the most rewarding highlight
9. The abundance of good little restaurants serving ceviche
10. This is where it becomes readily apparent that you've made it to Peru
Comments:
Granted the opportunity presents itself this is the perfect place to sit and observe the traditions and culture of Lima in it's truest form.