Cruise to Lima (Callao), Peru

One part colonial charm, two parts urban sophistication and a generous dash of gastronomic genius — that's Lima's recipe for being a city with bragging rights. Landmarks rub elbows with trendy bars and restaurants, and museums house treasures ranging from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary sculpture. Travelers cruise to Lima, a culturally diverse capital of 11 million, for many reasons. The city offers century-spanning intrigue for history-loving adventurers, serves up temptations for foodies and even boasts a museum dedicated to gold. During your cruise to Lima, you'll dock in the port of Callao, about eight miles away on the Pacific Coast. After a quick transfer, you'll find yourself in Lima Centro, where the past springs vividly to life amid the pageantry of 16th-century Plaza de Armas (also known as Plaza Mayor). This historic heart of the city was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Other Lima districts, such as modern San Isidro, offer contrast, while the coastal parks and boardwalk in Miraflores and the street murals of adjacent Barranco add social-media-ready backdrops. Together, they create a buffet of sights, sounds and flavors meant to be savored.