In many cities around the world, rain has flooded roads, flooded houses and made it inconvenient for people to travel. But there is one city that is very strange. Because there is so little rain, people joke that it hasn’t rained in 600 years. This magical city is Lima. Lima is the world famous “rainless city”. Before you came here, it may be really hard to imagine what a city without rain all year round would be like. After you come here, you will find that Lima can experience the romance of the sea and the amour of the desert at the same time.
Lima is the capital of Peru, located on the northeast coast of Brazil. It is a plateau region on the western slopes of the southern Andes Mountains. It has a tropical desert climate, which is mild and dry. The air in Lima is very fresh and the sky is always blue. With its rich natural scenery and unique urban culture, Lima is regarded as a paradise by locals. Because it is located in the tropics, it is sunny and sunny most of the year, which is very suitable for traveling. Known as the “Switzerland of South America”, it is one of the best cities in the world to live in.
There is no rain in Lima, not that it never rains at all, but that the annual rainfall is very low. However, the temperature here is basically around 20 degrees Celsius, is worthy of the name of the city like spring all year round. Due to the mild climate in Lima, plants are easy to grow and survive, so in every street you can see lush flowers and trees, a look of spring. Lima has a very good climatic condition. Although it is located at a high altitude, it is flat, so there is plenty of light and little rain here, which is very suitable for the growth of plants. Therefore, it is also known as the “granary of the world”.
Agriculture is developing rapidly, not only growing food crops such as wheat and corn, but also cash crops such as coffee beans and cacao trees. In addition, local people also raise cattle and sheep here, which are used to produce dairy products. Thanks to the efforts of the local people, Lima has become the industrial center of Peru, from which a large number of products are exported to the rest of the world every year. The air in Lima is actually not that dry, because there is a very large reservoir, which is very good for regulating. What’s more, in this city, there are many underground rivers, which can not only bring people water for living, but also provide people with drinking water.
In addition, the city has a large number of lakes, which can also play a moderating role. Therefore, although it seldom rains in this place, there is no shortage of water, which is why many people like to live here. Lima is a vibrant city and a historic one. Over the past century, many parts of the city have undergone great changes, but its charm remains undiminished. The city is huge, with more than 200 parks and gardens throughout the city, as well as a large number of public buildings such as museums and libraries.
In the center of Lima, there is a building that is more than 200 years old. It was originally designed by French engineers. It was built in 1830 and has been in use ever since. It is a masonry building with an arcade that is now a museum. Although it has experienced a hundred years of wind and rain, but it still maintains the original appearance, as if telling the story here, attracting tourists from all over the world. In the museum, there are a large collection of valuable cultural relics, such as ancient furniture, ornaments and paintings. These precious relics show people the local history and culture and witness the growth of the city.
Lima also has a very famous church, which is; Lima Cathedral, which has a history of more than 400 years, is also a witness to Peru’s independence and freedom. The exterior of the church still looks like a colonial church, even though it has been restored and rebuilt many times. The sculptures inside are very delicate and vivid, and the splendid decorations are amazing. The Gothic buildings with distinctive charm are still a fine work of art. It is the most beautiful church in South America and one of the ICONS of Lima. In addition to its many famous attractions, it also has a large number of old streets, the most famous of which are the streets of colonial times, as the city was founded by the Spanish settlers.
Today, these colonial-era buildings are still well preserved, leaving a valuable historical legacy. In Lima, the whole city is full of life. In the city’s crowded streets, a cacophony of languages and honking car horns; In front of a small building in a residential area, there are the smiling faces of children playing; In the heat wave of the seaside, there are groups of teenagers chasing the waves.
