2019-6-27 · Lima (/ ˈ l iː m ə /, Spanish pronunciation: , Quechua: , Aymara: ) is the capital and the largest city of Peru.It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area.