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Lima, the City of the Kings, has changed a lot during the last 10 years; more hotels, more tourist destinations, more shopping malls, more nightlife... but also more options for having fun along with your kids.

We are suggesting a non expensive 3-day tour, designed for a family with kids between 6 and 10 years old, that combines tourism, history learning and some urban adventures to keep the kids entertained. And, this tour does not suggest activities by night because we supposed you will want to have time for a delicious Peruvian dinner. Many hotels have babysitting services, but you must ask before booking.

On the First day you will see the traditional districts of Barranco and Miraflores, ending in the modern area of San Isidro, at a large park called El Olivar, where the kids can run and have lots of fun while the adults enjoy birdwatching or just wind down a little. And yes, if you have not had lunch in Miraflores, you can have a late lunch at any restaurant near El Olivar.

The Second day you all will get to see the traditional Lima; the real City of the Kings, with its old manor houses built 400 years ago. Starting at the very heart of Lima Downton, in the Main Square, your familiy will have a trip back to the Viceroyalty times.

Once you are done, you can walk along the Jiron de la Union to get to the not so old Plaza San Martin Square, and the take a taxi to see the Museo de Arte, where you may visit the permanent collecion on Peruvian art and find some interesting temporary exhibitions.

Beside the Museum, you will find the Gran Parque de Lima, with a large food court and many attractions for the kids. And a few blocks away you will find the new park Circuito Mágico del Agua, full of fountains with colorful lights by night.

The third day, depending on your time availability and on your budget, you may choose between taking a bus and go to ser Pachacamac ruins (you must book it in advance) or take a taxi and see Callao port; or, if it's summer, your kids may want to see the beaches at the Costa Verde (Miraflores). Any of those excursions will last for several hours, but will give you time to get back to your hotel and get ready for your flight back home. Or maybe to Machu Picchu?.

First tip: taxis in Lima are very cheap, so, despite this tour suggest places very close to each other so you can stroll at your family's pace, you can also take a few taxis to go from one district to another.

Second tip: You will not find family restrooms, nor restrooms designed for children, in Lima's public areas. (However, almost all ladies' rooms have changing tables for babies). During this route you will find many places (shopping malls, restaurants, big stores) with large, clean and comfortable restrooms. Avenida Larco in Miraflores, and Larcomar Shopping Center, in the same district, are good choices for this, as well as the Parque de Lima, and any fast-food you may find.

Third tip: we know that children can be picky and do not necessarily share our ideas regarding food, so this guide also will take you near many popular fast-food places. Larcomar and the Gran Parque de Lima have large food courts with plenty of choices, both international and local.

Fourth tip: Relax and have fun!