The park is located in the middle of a bustling tourist area, it isn't very big but a nice place to take a break from the hustle and bustle going on around you. There is a cathedral on the grounds that you can visit and enjoy the beautiful architecture inside and out. The are flower beds dot the park with bursts of colorful blooms during the spring and summer. When you feel like a snack or a meal there are cafes, small deli type offerings and a restaurant for your convenience. The park is very clean and well taken care of, in the mornings you can see park maintenance crews literally scrub the granite benches with hot soap and water. Too bad NYC doesn't follow their lead lol. On the weekends you may find art shows and flea markets with many venders selling their wares. Again a very pleasant place to visit while...
Read moreThis really is cat heaven and a must visit for everyone who loves cats. I had never imagined there could be a park in the center of a major metropolis filled with cats who know they own the ground they walk on. Dogs don't bother or bark at them, people walk around them when they lay in the middle of the walkway, and there is a long waiting list to adopt the few kittens that are born there. The park is a very busy place with vendors, shows, dancing, hustlers, music from the nearby cathedral, just a symphony of sound and action, but the cats are mellow and unaffected by all of it. I highly recommend visiting the park for the cats and the myriad other activities that take place throughout the week. You will not be...
Read moreMiraflores' central square is pristine, pretty, and safe. The buildings around the square are extremely well maintained and the lawns are manicured. There are many great shops and restaurants around and the cathedral is open to the public.
Everything here is very clean and the strong police presence shows that the city tries to keep crime away from this "island of the blessed."
As one of the most affluent areas of the Lima district, Miraflores is not a typical representation of the region, but it sure is a great place to hang out at the square,...
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