Alfredo’s tour was one of the most memorable experiences I had in Lima. It showed me a side of the city that I would probably never have encountered as a visitor on my own. Alfredo shared a great deal of knowledge about Lima’s history, the development of informal settlements, migration from the Andes, and the difficult years of Peru’s internal conflict. What impressed me most was learning about the incredible resilience, self-organization, and sense of community among the people living there. Despite very difficult circumstances, people have built their own homes, created opportunities to earn an income, and developed strong networks of mutual support. The tour also made me reflect on the responsibility that comes with visiting communities whose realities are very different from my own. I appreciated that Alfredo did not simply present these places through the lens of poverty. Instead, he focused on people’s stories, their work, their resilience, and the ways they have organized themselves and built their communities. For me, the experience was much more about listening, learning, and gaining a better understanding of another reality than simply “seeing poverty.” Alfredo was extremely knowledgeable, open, and genuinely engaged. You can tell that he cares about the communities and the people he works with. I left the tour with a great deal of respect for the people we met and with many thoughts that I will probably continue to reflect on for a long time. If you want to experience Lima beyond the usual tourist areas and are willing to engage with some of the city’s more complex and difficult realities, I would highly recommend Alfredo’s tour.
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What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Contribution to the social project visited on tour
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
After a 50-minute drive, you will reach the first stop, which is the second-largest cemetery in the world. It's a very impressive and colorful place, different than any other cemetery you have visited before. It is located amidst the hills and human settlements and represents the interesting Andean burial traditions. The view is amazing and, if you're into photography, you will surely take a bunch of artistic photos.
After the visit to the cemetery, you'll head towards the human settlement where you will first visit a local lady who has started her own small business and artisan workshop in her house. She will tell you more about herself and her business. The bilingual guide teams up with a local guide who will show you around the neighborhood and take you to meet several local families and community leaders. The first stop is the house of the local cook who has prepared a delicious homemade lunch for you. After lunch, the local guide will show you around and tell you more about daily life with its many challenges but also its many positive initiatives. The people who live there have worked hard to build a real community and you'll get to meet some of these community leaders. The guide will also tell you more about the local project your visit supports. On some days you'll even be able to see their activities with the participating kids in action.
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If you're visiting Lima and want an experience that goes far beyond the tourist trail, this community tour is absolutely not to be missed. We were picked up from our Airbnb at 9 AM and came back hours later genuinely changed. Our first stop was the world's second largest cemetery — built right into the hillside with above-ground sites, mausoleums, and in-ground burials. It sounds unconventional, but it was truly impressive and unlike anything we'd ever seen. From there, we ventured into the pueblos jóvenes and met Balbina, a local artisan selling the most beautiful handmade cards, coin purses, and ornaments. We happily bought a few pieces and loved having the chance to support her work directly. Lunch was the heart of the day. We were welcomed into the home of Señora Ninfa — a woman with an extraordinary story. She built her home from the ground up, literally starting with bamboo, expanding it piece by piece over the years. But what moved us most was learning that she feeds the neighborhood children milk every single day out of pure generosity. She cooked us an incredible meal of chicken, rice, vegetables, and fresh mint tea, and sitting at her table, hearing her story — that was the kind of travel moment you never forget. Our final stop was a local after-school childcare program doing genuinely important work, particularly for young girls who might otherwise be funneled into domestic labor. It hit hard. We left wanting to donate and stay connected. None of this would have been what it was without our guide, **Alfredo**. He was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly deeply committed to this community. His passion is infectious and his work is meaningful. We travel as a family and this was hands-down the highlight of our entire Lima trip. Book it. You won't regret it.
Me and my husband still reflecting (it is November our tour was in August :)) what a great tour this was. Alfredo is a fantastic guide- we asked a lot of questions and he answered them all. The dinner at lady’s house was delicious. I definitely recommend this tour. You will see and feel the real life of Lima people outside the well maintained city districts.
I went with Alfredo to visit one of the biggest cimetry in the world - more than 1 million souls - el dia de los muertos (1 and 2.11). It looks like a big party, with music, food, drinks. Evrybody comes to decorate the tumbs and celebrate their deads. Afterthat we went to meet with people living in the comunities, hear their stories... a lady prepared a very nice lunch for us. It was a very interesting tour, very safe, confortable car, good driver, everything was corresponding to the programm. The money of the tour goes to a very succsessfull and usefull association helping women and children. I deaply recommand.
Alfredo was a really great tour guide that was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He made sure I was happy with the tour and the tour was really great. Also it was a huge learning experience and a chance to see a world that is hard to experience alone. I definitely recommend this tour to people who want to see something unique.
Alfredo was an exceptional tour guide and brought us on the most incredible tour. Usually when travelling, we see the best rich areas that are not actually representative of how the locals actually live. This private tour showed us the unfiltered reality for most of the people living outside the rich areas of Lima - all the sights, the sounds, the smells. Alfredo’s tour allowed us to get close and personal with the locals and have direct conversations with his never-missing-a-beat translations. The highlight of the tour for me was definitely eating a home cooked meal in a lovely local’s house. The meal was delicious and her story made me quite emotional. It is incredible how someone can be through so much yet stay resilient and kind to everyone she meets. For example she wakes up early at 6am every morning to cook breakfast for all the local kids and old people who cannot afford to eat. Separately, the proceeds from this tour go directly into helping 6-12 year old kids in the area. It is great to be able to have such a great experience while supporting the community. It was a win-win-win. This tour was definitely worth it, if even just to have a conversation with Alfredo, highly highly recommend, thank you Alfredo 🙏
Alfredo was an exceptional tour guide and brought us on the most incredible tour. Usually when travelling, we see the best rich areas that are not actually representative of how the locals actually live. This private tour showed us the unfiltered reality for most of the people living outside the rich areas of Lima - all the sights, the sounds, the smells. Alfredo’s tour allowed us to get close and personal with the locals and have direct conversations with his never-missing-a-beat translations. The highlight of the tour for me was definitely eating a home cooked meal in a lovely local’s house. The meal was delicious and her story made me quite emotional. It is incredible how someone can be through so much yet stay resilient and kind to everyone she meets. For example she wakes up early at 6am every morning to cook breakfast for all the local kids and old people who cannot afford to eat. Separately, the proceeds from this tour go directly into helping 6-12 year old kids in the area. It is great to be able to have such a great experience while supporting the community. It was a win-win-win. This tour was definitely worth it, if even just to have a conversation with Alfredo, highly highly recommend, thank you Alfredo 🙏
This was a wonderful education about some of the less seen residents of Lima. Our tour guide was excellent and very patient with our many questions. We will never forget our experience.
Visitions à country is for me, on top of ruina, amazone scène tu and muséums, getting top know the people who live there, the “réal” people! I shall never Forget the warm and heartful welcome by Signore Ninfa and her friend, her life story, her small house without a roof. Alfredo and our friendly and efficient driver madré this hall-day a rich and mémorable expérience. Go for it !
This tour was absolutely incredible and a must do when you come visit Peru! See Lima through the communities eyes and meet alot of wonderful people. I will definitely be back!
This was the highlight of our time in Lima...and possibly the most memorable day we spent in our 10 days in Peru. My two teenage children found the whole day fascinating and eye-opening. We were all inspired by meeting the local people, especially having lunch with Dona Ninfa at her home, and hearing their stories. Alfredo was an excellent guide, and all the logistics were excellent. I can't recommend this day highly enough.
All the brown roofs in the hills surrounding Lima is where you go. An amazing chance to see how the people live and meet some truly inspiring individuals. The cemetery is interesting and I took some great pictures from the hilltop.This was my favourite day while in Lima. Definitely worth it and I 100% recommend doing this tour.
Can’t speak highly enough of Alfredo and our half day tour of Lima with Alternative Peru! We saw and learned things very few other tourists get to experience. Best of all, the cost includes financial support for the communities and people we visited. We learned a lot about about Peruvian culture and the amazing work the less fortunate are doing to support each other. Wish we had more time to do the other tours that Alternative Peru offer.
This tour was amazing! I've been to Lima probably 25 times (I was born in the US but both parents are Peruvian and extended family are all still there so I've visited throughout my entire life) so I really thought I 'knew' Lima. But this is my first time taking this type of tour and it was *fascinating*. I thought it might be risky but it was totally safe, everyone we met was absolutely wonderful. On the tour you'll learn about the 'human settlements', their evolution and history, how they are self-governed and self-reliant. The ability of these communities to strive and thrive, even under the most challenging of circumstances, is a true testament to the human spirit! Alfredo and the driver picked us up from our hotel in Miraflores (there were 4 of us) and from there it took about 45 min to get to the first stop. The tour is nicely paced, very organized and super informative. Alfredo and this tour company have a true passion for uplifting these communities and they do a great job of bringing awareness and insight into this often overlooked (but very important) aspect of Lima's society. 1000% recommend!!
As cool as the touristy areas of Lima are, those places don’t really represent the lifestyle of many if not most Peruvians - this tour made venturing Into the lesser known and somewhat intimidating areas much more approachable and I learned so much about the country, its culture, and some of its most pressing issues. My guide Alfredo, along with everyone he introduced me to, was great. I won’t spoil the tour by giving much away, but highly recommend!
Thank you, Alfredo, for showing us the different sides of Peru outside the main city. Our tour was very unique, memorable, and Educational!
After an Amazon visit we had an extra day in Lima before traveling home. This social tour gave us real insights into the lives of the people living in the settlements outside of Lima. I highly recommend this tour with Alfredo as it provides the human side of Peruvians who work together facing challenges foreign to many of us visiting their country
Our tour guide, Alfredo was absolutely amazing. He took care of us in every way possible. His English was perfect, he had very detailed and profound knowledge of the history of Lima and Peru as a whole (we asked a lot of questions, and he answered all of them), took us to the greatest restaurants, and made us feel comfortable and at home. If you’re looking for a tour that will take you through the real, authentic Peruvian experience, I 100% recommend you touring with Alternativa Peru. They make sure to cover all of the touristic areas, while at the same time, showing you areas where common Peruvian citizens visit and love. This was the best tour that I have taken in my life.
Alfredo was on time picking me up from my Miraflores hotel, and in English gave me quite a bit of background on Lima, and the areas in which we headed. I'm a sucker for tours where you can visit local areas, and get a authentic feel for the way of life, and culture of others. Hearing first hand their challenges, and their opportunities is really moving. Tours like this, which I've taken before in other countries, really go to show that hospitality is not lost and even through challenges the human spirit is strong!
I had a great time learning from Alfredo. I learned more about Peru from this tour and how so many families struggle. Visiting San Juan de Miraflores should be at the top of your list when visiting Peru.The safest way to do that is with a tour guide like Alfredo. Overall, costly tour but worth it.
I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend the day with Alfredo on this local community tour! He has such a calm nature to him and is so passionate in making a positive change for the less fortunate families in Peru. I learnt so much from this trip and being able to see the hard work that these families and the non-profit organisation are putting has been eye-opening. Alfredo was also nice enough to send some links and the day's itinerary to me which I really appreciate. Thank you Alfredo for the humble experience :)
Thank you Alternative Peru and Alfredo for such an insightful, warm and eye opening experience - my friends and I really appreciated this tour in Lima! The connections we made with local community members were extremely valuable. We took this tour on our last day in Peru (traveled for 3 weeks in the country) and it really gave us a meaningful and wholesome perspective. I would encourage everyone who is interested in local learning and engaging in the community to book a tour with Alternative Peru - it's worth it!
After such a go-go-go three weeks in Peru with multiple tours and long travel times, I wasn't sure I'd have enough energy to go on a final tour the day before our flight departure. That said, I'm so glad we went on this tour with Alternative Peru. We were picked up at our hostel in a super comfy minivan that we were surprised to have all to ourselves (there were three of us). Alfredo, our guide, was so open in sharing his knowledge, insights, and thoughts on Lima along with info on Peru's history, social conditions, and political climate. Interesting coincidence that he lived in the Philippines for a year and watches Turkish dramas (I'm from the Phils. and one of my friends in our group is from Turkey!). My friends and I took the Half-Day Local Communities Tour in the afternoon (about 4.5-5 hours including driving time), driving about an hour southeast to learn more about Lima's human settlements. It was very interesting to know more about the districts and barrios work and to know exactly which district we were driving to as we headed to Cementerio Virgen de Lourdes, the world's second largest cemetery, located in the district of of Villa María del Triunfo. I was really surprised to learn that 2 out of 11 million people in Lima live in human settlements, which are not government planned and basically invaded by people who need a place to live - therefore, they have no running water, electricity, and other basic infrastructure (although some, over time, have become recognized by the government and eventually get basic utilities or become well-developed). Having stayed and toured mainly Miraflores, Baranco, and Downtown Lima, this tour really gives a glimpse into the daily experiences of many people in the city that are invisible to most visitors. As someone who took a Death & Dying class in my last year of university many years ago, I'm admittedly fascinated with how other cultures view death and dying. Visiting Cementerio de Virgen de Lourdes was a great place to learn more about this. First of all, the place is massive and could be its own city (I was immediately reminded of the Land of the Dead in the movie "Coco)! There are apartment style tombs housing families and loved ones as well as underground burials with plants planted on top, Spanish and Incan style respectively. While we were there, there was a funeral procession with musicians. Alfredo shared that the month of November is especially busy and especially on November 1st, where it is one giant party for people to visit their loved ones. At this cemetery, there is also a 200-year old church that might have been placed on ancient burial ground. After the cemetery visit, we drove to another nearby district, San Juan de Miraflores (in the sector Nueva Rinconada, which is in the zona of Pamplona Alta), which is also a human settlement. We visited Señora Tomasa's house and also met her lively and smart four-year old daughter. Señora Tomasa was kind enough to serve us a delicious meal of ulluco with chicken (this was our first time coming across ulluco, which reminded me of potatoes, on our trip). It was really inspiring to hear more about Señora Tomasa's story - from what I remember, she is originally from a village in the Amazon and came to Lima with her three children. She sells food at the market in Lima and also does volunteer work as a leader in her community to advocate for services to the government. Her other two older children are in school and it was enlightening to learn a bit of what the opportunities are for kids who go to public school vs. private school. Like many other human settlements, the home we visited had no running water and no toilet - in fact, Señora Tomasa was in the process of digging up her own toil (through thick rock)! Next, we accompanied local guide Eveli to visit a nearby non-profit Group Jugando Aprendo (Playing, I Learn Group) to learn more about the amazing work they do in supporting local child domestic workers and their mothers with things like after-school tutoring, leadership programming, and activities to build better relationships between kids and their parents. We got to meet some of the kids and the workers there. Despite the fact that the building has not been fully developed, you can really see the community's support for each other, their appreciation for the small things, and their resilience. I've come across similar responsible tours in the Philippines and while I took other tours that gave the opportunity to try a local activity or visit a local artisan, I haven't yet taken one like this. It was very eye-opening and if anything, gave a much more well-rounded perspective of the city. Alfredo also suggested a great museum (Museo Larco) we could catch after the Alt Peru tour and before our early morning flight and got the driver to drive us there.
The tour was just amazing! You get to know about the real Lima and what is happening behind the scenes by talking to people about their life and daily struggles. I have met inspiring people and it is a pleasure to be part of such a good cause - supporting locals through another type of tourism! Thank you to Alfredo for all the information he was sharing with us every part was as interesting as the other!
The best part about the half day trip my friends and I took with Alternative Peru was becoming truly immersed in the culture of Lima. This tour was not your typical tourist-attraction highlight tour, we went into the Human Settlements to meet with families and community leaders, to hear from them about their culture. Our tour guide Alfredo was extremely helpful in answering any questions we had about Lima and was also great to hang out with on the bus rides! I will definitely be recommending an Alternative Peru tour to others.
My four friends and I went on the Half-Day Authentic Lima tour with Alfredo, and it was the most eye-opening, yet enjoyable tour I have ever been. Despite being someone who typically doesn't like tours, the trip's structure of interacting with children in afterschool programs, getting coffee with leaders in human settlements, and breath-taking views of the Latin America's largest cemetery. Even the one hour commute was lively as Alfredo answered all questions and kept a lively conversation. This tour offered a glimpse into a poor, yet hand-made and flourishing community - allowing us to see a side that almost all Lima tourists would never have seen. For that, we are incredibly grateful and would recommend this to anyone!
Alfredo, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and flexible to accomplish what we wanted to see. He was very helpful with my wife and accommodated her needs as well as meeting my expectations for the tour. This was very informative and we really appreciate the women who let us into their homes and shared their history. Highly recommended tour for anyone interested in the local culture.
This tour was very interesting; it was nice to see tThis tour was very interesting; it was nice to see the "other side" of Lima and get out of the tourist areas for a while. Our tour guide, Alfredo, was amazing and informative. The local guide that joined us in the human settlements was a nice addition and good to hear a different perspective as well. The group was only 4 in total which made for an intimate, unique experience!he "other side" of Lima and get out of the tourist areas for a while. Our tour guide, Alfredo, was amazing and informative. The local guide that joined us in the human settlements was a nice addition and good to hear a different perspective as well. The group was only 4 in total which made for an intimate, unique experience!
Alfredo was a wonderful tour guide, picked us up on time at the designated hotel. I really thought this tour would impress my adult children, boy was I right, it impressed everyone (there were 6 of us, three adult children, my husband and I and my mother). This is the most "real" tour I have ever taken, they weren't trying to hide anything, no tourist traps just real people trying to make it, we got the stories behind the places we stopped, at the cemetery, the local woman's house that learned how to create a business to feed her family, and the local woman who we had lunch with who, while very, very poor herself managed to create a soup kitchen for the poor of her neighborhood. My only hope is that my family is more understanding and grateful after learning about other peoples struggles.
Superlatives can only describe my experience on this tour. Dubbed "the reality tour", I was transformed as a human being touring the human settlements on the hillsides of Lima. The cemeteries were like nothing I had ever seen before and they gave me a historical perspective on the migration of the indigenous peoples to the urban city of Lima. It wasn't always a pleasant journey as romanticized by the tourist books. Meeting the community leaders in the settlement gave me a perspective like none other. Best was my Quechua tour guide, Alberto, whose fluency in English painted the area in broad brilliant strokes. When you book for this tour, ask for Alberto and his driver, Jonny, They are the best tour guides I have met in all my international travels. This tour is highly recommended.
I went on the half day tour of the local communities, with Alberto as my guide. Alberto was very knowledgeable and we started with very good conversation about the different questions I may have regarding Lima, Peru and also the local communities on the way to the local communities (as it was major traffic jam on a referendum day where people had to go out and vote). The sight at the Nueva Esperenza cemetery was amazing. It was also great to see the authentic side of Lima where people live and a great chance to interact with the locals. It was a pity that my stomach was not feeling very well - as a nice dish of anticuchos was prepared for lunch, I was able to try a bit and it was delicious! Also would like to thank Evelie for her explanations on the local communities and their work for the community centre, and also her hospitality in inviting me to her home. Thank you for the nice cup of herbal tea that also soothed my upset stomach. It was very thoughtful. Thanks again for the great experience!
We went on the half day tour of "shanty town" and the largest cemetery of South America. Both sites were amazing. Our visit to two women's home was informative. One woman provided us a local lunch....simple dish with rice and drink. To hear about both women's stories of how/why they came to Lima and the hardship they had to endure to make a life for themselves. To us, being from America, you would think this is a sad life to live but these people seem content and don't complain. We were glad to see this.. Our guide, Alfredo and our driver were great too. I could not drive if I lived in Lima...it would be too stressful.
I am honored and privileged to have had Patricia as our guide for our local community tour in Lima. The opportunity to meet and interact with local families in an extremely challenging environment was a revelation that ran the gamut of emotions from tearful pain, despair and anger to an acute sense of humility, resiliency and witnessing first-hand the power of the human spirit. I will never be the same as a result of the 4 hours I spent with profoundly strong and brilliant people who face overwhelming obstacles with such grace, charm and determination against all odds. As a result, I am compelled to do what I can to return the love that was given to me by so many angelic souls. Those I met are heroic and I am so thankful for the wake up call provided by this wonderful 'Alternative Lima' tour organization. Thank you again to Patricia and everyone we met in the community who are doing the critical work that, in the end, is all about how love and determination can change this crazy world. God bless all of you.
As Lima is for most travellers a start /end point of the holiday it would be a shame to miss out on this tour! This tour shows a completely different side of Lima ,very different from the places where tourists usually stay . This half day tour (which lasts about 4 to 5 hrs from pick up to drop off at your hotel ) started with a visit to the largest cemetery in South America , Nueva Esperanza. There are over a million colourful graves scattered across the hills as far as the eye can see,I found this very impressive ! We continued on to the “Nueva rinconada” in the district of San Juan de Miraflores, this part of Lima is very poor and it is separated from the rich part by a large wall .In the Nueva rinconada people live in very basic houses with tin roofs with no running water or electricity. The guides we had on this tour (Alfredo and Eveli )were very knowledgeable, they gave us lots of background information about the neighbourhood , the reasons why people migrated to this part of Lima and the community projects going on.They introduced us to a lovely lady who invited us to her home to have lunch and a talk about her life and the support she gives to the local community. An unforgettable expercience!
Wow, our half day tour in the local communities was the best tour we've taken in quite a while. You really need to take this tour to get a more rounded view of the city. Our guide was excellent and the experience will last a lifetime. We also did their tour of the downtown the following day which was also perfect. Love this company. Very highly recommended.
When I visited Lima last month I spent half a day on the local communities tour which I would highly recommend. My guide Patricia took me to see how some people in Lima live - a way of life that is beyond the perspective of most tourists and even some locals. I heard people in the city outskirts sharing stories of struggle and hardship to make ends meet due to circumstances beyond their control like violence, terrorism, political unrest and corruption. Many were uprooted from the jungle or even other rural areas and came to the city in search of opportunity. However when I heard each person narrate his or her story I connected with people who despite living in distant areas had a lot in common with me. I heard stories that one rarely hears and rarely appreciates. This tour was a great way to connect with people who are good-spirited, warm, hospitable and hard working but are struggling to stabilize themselves. Be open minded and try to listen and connect for an experience that will change you and teach you to be more humble and patient. Highly recommend!
<p>I took my 10 year old daughter and her 13 year old friend on this tour. My initial purpose for arranging this tour was to meet people in Lima who were not connected with the tourist industry. I also wanted to show the children what real poverty is so that they might not complain every time they don't get something they want. I wanted them to see that there are people in the world who get by with a lot less than they have. And, I also didn't want them to leave Lima thinking that it is all fancy restaurants and expensive hotels. </p> <p>Our guide and the driver picked us up at our hotel in San Isidro. The drive to the neighborhood took about 45 minutes. The traffic in Lima is intense. On our way there the kids and I counted the number of free roaming dogs on the streets. Our guide laughed at this, but we explained that we don't see dogs like this in our small Floridian town. By the time we arrived at our destination we had counted more than 350. We stopped after 350. </p> <p>The area is spread out on the side of a large hill. We walked up the hill to our first stop. On the way, my 13 year old was throwing stones for fun. I pointed out to him that he was throwing stones on someone's roof. The roof consisted of a sheet of plywood. Our feet were level with the roof. He looked at that roof and I could see it took him a few moments to understand that that could be a house. Our first stop was at a woman's house. Actually, it had a dirt floor and roof and walls made of rock. So I guess it was more like a cave. She stood behind a long table covered with handmade items. She delivered a rehearsed speech about the items and a little bit about her life. I asked more questions about her life, and one of the children bought a pretty necklace made of purple seeds from the Amazon. </p> <p>We got back in the vehicle and drove to another woman's house who had made us a lunch of chicken and rice. We drank a sweet red beverage made out of corn. I liked it. She also had a prepared speech. I didn't mind the rehearsed narrative because it was informative and she was happy to answer any question I had. Her house was made of boards put together so that they did not fully come together. I could see daylight through the cracks and there were a lot of flies in the house. I asked her if it ever snowed there and she said no. I asked her if she had a backyard or any yard at all. She said no. They have no running water. They are given two jugs about 4 feet tall and 1 foot wide full of water once a week per family. But, you can only get the water if you can prove that you own the house. Lima is in a desert with a coating of dust on everything. Living with little water is a hardship right there.</p> <p>We then went to a sort of after-school meeting place for the kids in the area. They play games there and there are adults who they can talk to if they are having problems. Unfortunately, there were no kids there when we got there. I would've liked to have met them and have my kids meet them. </p> <p>After our tour of this area, we drove to the second largest cemetery in the world. The largest is in Iraq. It was not far at all from where we just were. There are approximately one million people buried there. A fascinating aspect of this cemetery is the combination of Catholicism and witchcraft. For example, there are crosses over every grave with various objects and herbs hung on the crosses that are associated with witchcraft. Witchcraft is apparently common in South America. I didn't know that. There is even an underground store in Lima that sells everything you need to practice witchcraft. Our guide told us that on November 1st, the Day of the Dead, families visit there loved ones and bring food and drink and generally have a party. I think it's a wonderful custom.</p> <p>I would recommend this tour to everyone. The guide was well informed, I felt perfectly safe and both of the children said it was the highlight of our trip to Lima. Well, the boy said sandboarding and offroading in the desert was number one, but he loves sports so I'm not surprised.</p>
<p>This tour was just fantastic! To see the 'other side' of Lima is a must and Elina and Alternative Peru made the experience just perfect. First, with a visit to the amazing Cementerio Virgen de Lourdes, then a visit to senor Balvina, who belongs the Bridge of Hope, a Fair Trade organisation that helps her develop her handicraft work and sales. Last, it was to Nueva Rinconada, where we were given lunch by senora Ninfa and met Elizabeth, a vibrant girl so motivated to progress her education, but also a tutor with Jugando Aprendo, an NGO that helps child domestic workers but has funding problems. It is not voyeuristic and the tour does support the work of the local non-profit organization Asociación Grupo de Trabajo Redes AGTR / La Casa de Panchita. If you want to see the 'other side' of Lima and support those who need help, take this tour and you wont be disappointed.</p>
Esperienza bellissima! Tour molto consigliato, anche questa parte di Lima merita assolutamente una visita se siete in Peru.
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It has been a fantastic half day excursion. The other side of Lima that we can't forget exists. In addition, our guide Alberto has been explaining the history of Peru and the communities along the way. It has been really enriching to share this day with him. The experience has been very very good! Next time I come again!!
Just wow! A very good driver, a very attentive English speaking guide and a guide who lives in the slum more than great. We appreciated it so much that these people share their story and they are so welcoming. Very very safe these people deserve our attention and this tourist agency makes the difference for them and for us, they offer us the chance to see Peru from a different angle. If you only have one thing to do in lima , it is to book at least this tour with Alternative Peru . From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this unforgettable experience.
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