Barranco,
beautiful, Bohemian, enchanting, the stamping ground of
poets, artists, philosophers, the source of inspiration
of many, the delight of others.
Located in the south of the province of Lima, the capital
of Peru, in the north it borders with Miraflores, the
tourist/commercial district, and in the east with the
coast of Lima. Its exceptional location means its landscapes
and sunsets are unbeatable.
This small district boasts many contemporary art galleries
as well as some unusual museums/exhibition galleries and
meeting places such as cafes, pubs and discos.
In addition, Barranco has a variety of shops and banks,
ATMs, money-changing facilities, quality restaurants offering
Peruvian and international cuisine, laundries, Internet
cafes, pharmacies, transport to all of Lima, in short,
anything you need and only just a short walk away. It
also has many green areas, churches and landmarks such
as the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) which
is a huge tourist attraction.
If you're in Lima you mustn't miss Barranco and if you
visit Barranco you can't miss Lima.