Lima City Centre
The Lima City Photo Walking Tour has a bit of our Peruvian history, culture, iconic buildings (and others not so iconic but old-styled) and people’s lifestyle.
We will have as spots for shooting areas like Plaza San Martin (built on the occasion of the independence centennial celebrations in 1921), Torre Tagle Balconies and many other republican buildings on the way to St. Francis Square. We will go to the Plaza Mayor (Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop Palace Balconies) and its surrounding streets to walk and wait for some street photography and take some pics of sellers, people, doors, shops, food, etc.
Suggested plan
After picking a taxi to Lima Centre we will explore its streets and places as San Martin Square, Santo Domingo, San Francisco Sq., Jiron de La Union, Plaza Mayor, among other places.
Total distance: 5K / Walking time 1:30 hours / Average Total time: 4 hours + shuttle
Note: Timing and distance could be adjusted depending season, weather conditions or time spend on each place.
Our photographer suggests
We suggest to start:
– Very early around 6:30 or 7 am so there is time for a coffee or tea and streets are pretty empty. Good to end before noon and well recommended in summer.
– From May to November from 9 am or later.
– Around 3 pm in summer to avoid the heath, shoot streets with people, keeping in mind that traffic on the way back could be tough, so is a good idea to stay longer in some Coffee shop.
What kind of photos we´ll take
Architecture, streets, people.
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.
When is best?
This photo trip can be done for the whole year.
What do I 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
Rates (USD)
Rates in US Dollars or Peruvian Soles at exchange rate.
What´s included
Photo pro guiding.
We use taxi app to move from hotel to Lima Centre.
Private transportation service available by request.
Not included: meals or personal spends, entrance fees, and official guides, tips.
Book your photo day
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, as kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
We work only with small groups and on private service.
Important
Advices
Always for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff far away from you.
Use of sport or very confortable shoes fully recommended.
Additionals
Transportation support during the photowalk, available under request and extra cost.
Other timing or arrangements for mobility handicap or need of an assistant on request and at extra cost.
Photography lessons and special requests available (ask).
Conditions
1. For better chances of find a date free, requests and bookings must be done at a maximum of 72 hours before tour date.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject of refund.
