Lima was founded in 1535. Growing fast in a short period, the city soon became one of the most important commercial centres in the Americas.
Today, there are more than eight million inhabitants from all corners of the globe, transforming Lima into a cosmopolitan city par excellence.
In the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, you can visit splendid samples of Colonial architecture like the Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Convent of San Francisco.
Swissôtel Lima is the ideal destination for the traveller desiring access to Peru's natural escapes; centres of culture and history; and shopping and entertainment.