LAPT - About Lima

ABOUT LIMA

Lima is one of the biggest population centers in all of Latin America. Nearly nine million people live in and around Lima. It's quickly becoming one of the largest financial hubs in this part of the world. Founded by Spanish conquistadors nearly 500 years ago, Lima is now home to approximately one-third of Peru's people.

Lima is largest metropolitan center in Peru, and it also serves as its capital. Located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, Lima sits on the desert coast edge of the Pacific Ocean.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO:

CITY ATTRACTIONS (ALL WITHIN A 40 MINUTE DRIVE)

Mayor Square: – 2 hour visit

Lima's Cathedral: – 2 hour visit

Legend's Park: – 3 hour visit

Italy square: – 2 hour visit

Aliaga´s house: – 2 hour visit

San Francisco Museum: – 3 hour visit

1. It might be possible to arrange packages of a one day or two day visit to the Machu Pichu through a local travel agency.
   Lima has beach all along the coast of the city.
2. Food is great in Lima and there are plenty of local restaurants that cater typical dishes worth a try.
3. There are plenty shopping malls in town of upscale end, having the Alcomar (built inside the cliff). Only a few minutes walking distance from the Atlantic City Casino.

HOW TO GET THERE

Lima has an international airport that receives flights daily from Europe and United states. It is connected to New York to cater most US destinations. Madrid and Paris are also connecting points with Europe through KLM, Air France and Iberia.

Copa, Continental and American Airlines fly in regularly in direct flights from almost every country in Latam.

The airport is about 40 minutes to the city and the Atlantic City Casino. Please ensure that you have sufficient cash on-hand for taxi rides to and from the airport ($60USD each way).  Taxis are available at the airport.

MAIN EVENT

LAPT's Lima event will be held at the Atlantic City Casino. 

ACCOMMODATION

The LAPT Peru tournament package includes 5 nights' accommodations for one person and one guest at the Thunderbird Las Americas Hotel in a standard double occupancy room for the following dates only:

Check-in: April 13th, 2011

Check-out: April 18th, 2011

HOTEL THUNDERBIRD LAS AMERICAS Avenida Benavides, 415 - Miraflores - Lima
Phone: (01)616-3141
www.thunderbirdhotels.com

If you wish to extend your stay in Lima, you will be responsible for the cost of any additional nights you reserve with the hotel. Keep in mind that all hotels have a 100% Cancelation Penalty on all reservations; therefore, if you do not honour your stay, you will be charged its full price.

WELCOME PARTY

The party will be Wednesday April 13th, from 9:00pm – Midnight and it will be held at the most typical restaurant/club in the city, Huaca Pucllana. It is a most fascinating place. It is conveniently located at 5 minutes from the Hotel and Casino, and the venue will certainly leave you with a taste of the local flavor. The dress code for the party will be evening casual. Come and hang out with all the Team Pros and your poker fellows! Transportation will be provided to and from the Atlantis Casino starting at 9:00pm.