Located on the central coast of Peru along the Pacific Ocean, Lima is the capital and largest city in the country, with a population of approximately 10 million people.
Explore Lima!
Lima is one of South America's great historic cities, and the possibilities are endless for you to make the most of your experience. Whether you are interested in visiting the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the over 50 museums in the city, renowned culinary districts, seaside parks, or traditional galleries, Lima has it all. There are, of course, the well-known sights, some of which you will be seeing on class excursions, but others left to you to explore. Its multicultural identity is a blend of Indigenous, Spanish, African, and Asian influences, reflected in local festivals, food, textiles, music, and traditions.
The unique geographic makeup of Lima provides a real-world living laboratory for studying how modern megacities manage critical resources under intense pressure.
As one of the world's largest cities built in an arid desert environment, Lima sits at the fragile intersection of rapid urban expansion, volatile climate conditions, and aging municipal infrastructure. These intersecting forces have created deep, persistent challenges in providing reliable, equitable water access to its millions of residents, making it an important case study in systems thinking.
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