PERU

Lima (population 7.0 million) is on Peru's Pacific Ocean coast dominating the sea, desert sandy beach, arms of the Andes Mountain landscape, and the Rimac River valley.Lima is the most cosmopolitan of the western South American capital cities.The downtown is dotted with skyscrapers.It southern suburbs Miraflores and San Isidro are well planned and resemble U.S.suburban communities.Lima's seaport city of Callao and the Jorge Chavez International Airport are some 10 miles to the west.

CLIMATE: Lima's climate is moderate with seasons opposite those of the northern hemisphere.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Fondo de Promcion Turistica (FOPTUR) Av.Republica de Panama 3055, Piso 16, Lima 27, Peru.

Tel: (14) 40-66185.

HOW TO GET THERE: Lima is served by Jorge Chavez Int'l Airport 10 miles / 16 km west of the city.There are flights on America Airlines, Varig, Faucett, LanChile, and AeroPeru to Lima.

Calle los Eucalypyos, San Isidro, Lima, Peru.

Tel: (14) 40-4060.

Fax: (14) 40-8916.

Type: First class country club resort & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm2am (Mon.-Thurs.), 5pm-3am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 76 rooms, several restaurants, poolside snack bar, 2 swimming pools, tennis, basketball court, golf course, game room.Major Credit Cards Accepted.

Rates: US$70 - 100.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

589 Av.Nicolas de Pierola, Lima 1.

Tel: (14) 28-3290.

Fax: (14) 32-5920.

Type: Moderate first class hotel, casino & Convention center.

Location: central near commercial district.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Amenities: 551 rooms & suites, 3 restaurants, bar, nightclub Credit Cards: ACC / AE / BC / DC / EC / ENR / MCNISA.

RATES: US$95 - 280.Service Included.

Tax:18%.

290 Alcanfores, Miraflores.

Tel: (14) 44-1199.

Fax: (140 46-6853.

Type: Hotel &casino.

Location: Entertainment & business district of Miraflores.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Amenities: 130 rooms, bar, restaurant, disco.

Rates: On request.

Alconfores 465, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 44-1890.

Fax: (14) 44-1981.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: In the El Suche Shopping Center of Miraflores, 30 km 1 19 mi.from Jose Chavez Int'l Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm-2am (Mon.Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 75 rooms, 5 suites.2 restaurants, disco, bar, business center, sauna, solarium.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$160 - 270.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

141 Jr.Independenca, Miraflores 18.

Tel: (14) 442283.

Fax: (14) 44-2171.

Type: Moderate first class hotel & casino.

Location: Miarflores shopping & entertainment district.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Amenities: 120 rooms & suites, restaurant, cafe, bars,lounge, roof top pool.

Credit Cards:AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$165 - 220.

Service: 10%.

Tax:18%.

Carretera Central, Km 11-200, Santa Clara, Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 94-1616.

Fax: (14) 94-1220.

Type: resort hotel & casino.Location 20 minutes outside of Lima at Santa Clara.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm 2am (Mon.-Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 174 rooms & suites, 3 restaurants, bars, entertainment, 2 pools, tennis 18 hole golf course, gym.Season year round.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$60 - 95.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

151 Av.28 de Julio, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 47-9641.

Fax: (14) 47-5487.

Type: Tourist class hotel & casino.

Location: in the heart of Miraflores, 6 km / 4 miles from downtown Lima, 22 km / 14 mi.from Jose Chavez Int'l Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm-2am (Mon.-Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 150 rooms, 22 suites, wheelchair access, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, disco, business center, gym, swimming pool.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$77 - 122.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

Av.Benavides 415, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 45-9494.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: In Miraflores, 15 miles from Jose Chavez Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm-2am (Mon.Thurs.), 5pm-5am(Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 55 rooms, 69 jr.suites, 27 suites, cafe, bar, piano bar, smack bar, outdoor pool, sauna.gym, meeting facilities, shopping arcade.

Rates: US$105 - 210.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

Av.28 de Julio 511.Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 44-4346.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: in the heart of Miraflores, 4 miles from downtown Lima, 22 km / 14 mi.from Jose Chavez Int'l Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm-tam (Mon.Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 57 rooms, restaurant, bar, sauna, conference room.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.

Rates: on request.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

Ave.La Paz 610, Miraflors , Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 44-1280.

Fax: (14) 44-2860.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: 5 blocks from the ocean.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm-2am (Mon.-Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 55 Deluxe rooms, restaurant, bar, pool, sauna, jacuzzi, conference rooms, parking, 24 hr room service.

Credit Cards: AE / MC.VISA.

Rates: US$120 - 170.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

Esquina la paz y Diez Canseco, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru.

Tel: (14) 44-1212.

Fax: (14) 44-4440.

Type: Deluxe hotel & Casino.

Location: 2 blocks from shopping, 5 minutes from the beach.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat).

Open: 5pm-2am (Mon.-Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 150 rooms & suites, 3 restaurants,3 bars, coffee shop, heated pool, sauna, steam bath, mini-gym, meeting facilities, parking.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MC / VISA.

Rates: US$155 - 310.

Service: 13%.

Tax: 18%.

Pase de la Republica 170, Lima, Peru.

Tel: (14) 333320.

Fax: (14) 33-6844.

Type: Deluxe 19 story hotel & casino.

Location: In Lima's commercial & business district.

Casino: On the lobby level.

Games: 180 slots, 40 tables (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, mini-baccarat, big six, poker).

Open: 5pm-2am (Mon.-Thurs.), 5pm-5am (Fri.-Sat.).

Amenities: 438 rooms & suites, restaurants (La Cupula, Las Palmeras, Toshiro's), Kero Piano Bar, lounge, pool, pool bar, tennis, sauna, meeting rooms.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$170 - 500.

Service: 13 %.

Tax: 18 %.