A PHOTO DAY IN LIMA
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This is the starting point of any photo trip in the country, going to photograph some of the most iconic places of the city. The most classic one is the Lima centre where the original city was founded in 1535 by Spaniards. Since then, farms became villages and then turn into districts as years and developement expand the city, in this day we will visit some streets of the old city, plus the main streets of Barranco, the seafront at La Punta and the well-known market of Magdalena.
highlights of lima
highlights of lima
highlights of lima
highlights of lima
This is the starting point of any photo trip in the country, going to photograph some of the most iconic places of the city. The most classic one is the Lima centre where the original city was founded in 1535 by Spaniards. Since then, farms became villages and then turn into districts as years and developement expand the city, in this day we will visit some streets of the old city, plus the main streets of Barranco, the seafront at La Punta and the well-known market of Magdalena.
This is a photo trip to visit the main iconic places of the city, enjoying the daily life of people, art expressions, history and food.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
07:00 Drive to Lima centre. Places to see: San Francisco, Santo Domingo, Torre Tagle, Plaza Mayor, Jiron de la Union, We will end around 10 am.
11:00 Magdalena Market, a visit inside this popular market
12:00 La Punta, walk along the beach streets and La Arenilla, a nesting area for seabirds. This is a good spot in case you decide we go for lunch or to try some snacks.
14:30 Barranco, we start to walk from the beach up by Bajada de Baños to the Bridge of Sighs.
15:30 Driving back to the hotel.
NOTES: The order of places and timing may change depending the location where you stay, the season, weekday or personal requests.
What kind of photos we may take?
Architecture, city streets, people, landscape, long exposition, and/or local activities.
What lenses are best for this trip?
For enthusiasts a smartphone or a basic camera works enough, but if you bring many lenses here are the suggestions:
A 85 mm, 105 mm for shooting people.
A zoom 24-70 / 24-105 / 35-150 mm good for multi use.
Additionals a tele and a wide angle lenses.
On sunny days a ND2 or polarized filter, and a ND16 or ND1000 if we are in a season of sunsets and you want to shoot some long exposures. Tripod recommended.
When is best?
The trip can be done for the whole year.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?
Basically in summer (Jan-Apr) you must use sunscreen and fresh clothes. Lima temperatures are on average 24-32C.
During winter (Jul-Oct) long sleeves and a wind vest for temperatures of 12-16C. Usually, it doesn´t rain too much (except in Aug-Sep) but bringing an extra coat for rain or cold may be helpful.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is a photo trip in street areas, we will walk slowly, anyway if cannot walk too much please tell us to adapt the itinerary.
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Private service / Rates per person in US Dollars (USD)
INCLUDES: Pick up at Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco districts (other districts ask). Private transportation.
NOT INCLUDED: Main meals, entrance fees, local/official guides on sites, tips.
BOOK your photo DAY
BOOKING CONDITIONS at the bottom of the page
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
Booking procedure:
After pre-booking by the web form, or contact us by WhatsApp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, such as the kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
Remember we work only with small groups and private services.
Important:
Save the date with 50% of the price. This advanced payment is not refundable if no show or by any cancellation reason and the remaining balance will be due before or at the time of the scheduled tour.
At crowded places, for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff apart from you.
We allow any kind of camera.
The use of sport or very comfortable shoes is fully recommended.
We do not include main meals, drinks, personal expenses, also you should hire a travel insurance. Lodging is included on specified tours.
Additionals:
Trips outside Lima City include transportation.
Other timing on schedule or special arrangements for mobility handicaps under request and possibly extra cost.
Photography lessons and special requests available (ask).
Conditions:
1. For better chances to find an open date, requests and bookings must be done at least 72 hours before the tour date, better with a week in advance.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject to refund.