Lima's most charming and creative barrio — bohemian, seaside Barranco, full of colourful old mansions, street art, galleries, boutique hotels, buzzing bars and the romantic Bridge of Sighs. Artsy, lively and full of character, a short ride from Miraflores; the base for travellers who want the best nightlife, art and atmosphere, in the city's most photogenic and soulful district. The coolest, most romantic place to stay. Lovely by day and night.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
€55–120
typical per night in Peru
The sensible middle
Typical prices for Lima — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is Barranco and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- The Malecón & clifftop parks27 min walk2.3 km
- Parque Kennedy & Miraflores life10 min taxi3.2 km
- Ceviche & Peruvian cuisine10 min taxi3.2 km
- Huaca Pucllana13 min taxi4.4 km
- World-class fine dining14 min taxi4.8 km
- Larco Museum31 min taxi10.3 km
- Plaza Mayor & the historic centre34 min taxi11.5 km
- San Francisco Monastery & catacombs35 min taxi11.5 km
- Callao & the coast (beach)44 min taxi14.7 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 3.Barranco & the Bridge of Sighs — Lima's bohemian soul — Barranco, a gorgeous seaside barrio of colourful old mansions, street art, galleries and cafés, centred on the romantic Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), where legend says you should hold your breath and make a wish crossing it. Wander the arty, photogenic streets, admire the murals and colonial-era houses, cross the famous bridge to the sea, and soak up the creative, romantic atmosphere. The city's most charming and characterful district. A delightful, unmissable wander.
- 11.Barranco's art & MATE — Barranco is Lima's art district, and its galleries are a highlight — above all MATE, the elegant museum of Peruvian-born fashion photographer Mario Testino, plus the contemporary MAC museum, artists' studios and the street art covering the barrio's walls. Explore the galleries and murals, admire Testino's iconic images, and soak up the creative energy of the neighbourhood. A rewarding cultural wander in the city's most artistic quarter; combine it with a stroll to the Bridge of Sighs. A lovely stop for art lovers.
- 15.Barranco nightlife — Lima's nightlife is at its best in bohemian Barranco — a lively scene of rooftop bars, pisco dens, live-music venues, peñas (traditional Andean folk-music clubs) and buzzing clubs, all wrapped in the barrio's arty, romantic atmosphere. Sip a pisco sour on a terrace, catch live música criolla at a peña, or dance late in a converted mansion; the mood is creative and fun. A brilliant way to experience Lima after dark, with the sea breeze and the city's soul all around. Lively, atmospheric and hugely enjoyable.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Barranco; flights via Google Flights.