Country Club Lima: Stay of Distinction

Nestled in Lima's prestigious San Isidro district, surrounded by elegant embassies, the Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star landmark boutique that epitomizes sophistication; and one of the only hotels recognized as a Peruvian national monument. Every detail has been conceived with luxury in mind. Ornate chandeliers complement lofty, wood-beam ceilings, and 300 pieces of original artwork - on loan from the Pedro de Osma Museum - adorn the walls. Each of the 83 private luxury rooms and suites are opulent and welcoming.

The most representative flavors of Peruvian cuisine will be waiting for you. You will embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure, beginning your journey in a typical Peruvian market. There you will discover a wide variety of national inputs, among which you will find traditional Peruvian fruits such as cherimoya, lucuma and aguaymanto. If you are a seafood lover, there is no doubt that you will be surprised with the several species of fish and shellfish that are available at the market. Then, you will visit an exclusive Lima restaurant, where you will learn how to prepare pisco sour and ceviche, two worthy representatives of the Peruvian flavor. Finally, you can enjoy a delicious lunch with the most important Peruvian dishes.

You will visit both the colonial and modern sections of this "City of Kings". Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza de Armas with its cathedral and palace; and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace, modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima drive through the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro.

Travelers from around the world come to Peru to explore the Andes Mountains and visit the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu near Cusco. But don't miss out on the many dining opportunities available in Lima. Located within the ruins of Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological compound built between 200 and 700 AD by the early inhabitants of Lima the restaurant is illuminated by night sky offering some amazing views as you dine under the covered terrace. The cuisine is a reinterpretation of the Peruvian Criollo tradition and as a combination of local flavors and ingredients using contemporary techniques.

The Aliaga House is as old as Lima itself. When conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded the capital city on Jan. 18, 1535, he gave the plot adjacent to that of the Government Palace to his trusted ally Jeronimo de Aliaga, so they could be neighbors. Eighteen generations of the Aliaga family have resided in the same mansion ever since - it's been renovated continuously, but it's the oldest house in the Americas. Jeronimo's descendants currently live in a modern annex, but much of the original main house is on display.

A visit to Casa Aliaga is to truly step back in time!