My Guide to Barranco and Lima
Great places to eat in Barranco
If you are looking to take a break from all the Peruvian food, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO TO. It's got the best Burritos in Peru! I recommend it to everyone I meet!
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Burrito Bar
113-A Av. Almte. Miguel GrauIf you are looking to take a break from all the Peruvian food, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO TO. It's got the best Burritos in Peru! I recommend it to everyone I meet!
A great place to get breakfast and freshly baked bread in the morning.
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Espiga De Oro
901 Av. Miguel GrauA great place to get breakfast and freshly baked bread in the morning.
One of the best places to go to for sea food. It's Amazing! It's located on the neighboring district of Miraflores and you can get there in 10 minutes via cab. Go early, otherwise there WILL BE A WAITING LINE!
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Punto Azul
595 C. San MartinOne of the best places to go to for sea food. It's Amazing! It's located on the neighboring district of Miraflores and you can get there in 10 minutes via cab. Go early, otherwise there WILL BE A WAITING LINE!
One of the most iconic seafood places in Lima. Amazing food at slightly higher prices than Canta Ranita, but also a lot more options to choose from. Arrive early! There is often a line.
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Canta Rana
101 GenovaOne of the most iconic seafood places in Lima. Amazing food at slightly higher prices than Canta Ranita, but also a lot more options to choose from. Arrive early! There is often a line.
This place has great "Anticuchos" and "Picarones," both very popular Peruvian dishes.
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El Tio Mario
Puente de los SuspirosThis place has great "Anticuchos" and "Picarones," both very popular Peruvian dishes.
Veggie Pizza
112 Jirón Narciso de la ColinaDelicious vegetarian Pizzas.
La Bodega Verde
335A Jiron Mariscal Jose Antonio de SucreA great little cafe with some healthy food options.
It's got great traditional food and atmosphere!
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Isolina Taberna Peruana
101 Av. San MartinIt's got great traditional food and atmosphere!
This place is hidden at the back of a local market. It is one of the greats. It has delicious ceviche at very accessible prices and a great atmosphere.
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Canta Ranita (Ceviche)
147 GenovaThis place is hidden at the back of a local market. It is one of the greats. It has delicious ceviche at very accessible prices and a great atmosphere.
Great bread and sandwiches, delicious natural fruit juice, and a cozy atmosphere. This is a fantastic place to get breakfast. Not open on Mondays.
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La Panetteria Barranco
369 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauGreat bread and sandwiches, delicious natural fruit juice, and a cozy atmosphere. This is a fantastic place to get breakfast. Not open on Mondays.
After all the delicious Peruvian food, you can stop by this place to get some delicious Gelato. My favorite kind is "Mango-Maracuya (passion fruit)" made from natural fruit.
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Blu Gelateria
202 28 De JulioAfter all the delicious Peruvian food, you can stop by this place to get some delicious Gelato. My favorite kind is "Mango-Maracuya (passion fruit)" made from natural fruit.
Another great place to get gelato from. They have different options from Blu. I can't decide which I like better. What do you think?
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Crem dela Crem
109 Parque MunicipalAnother great place to get gelato from. They have different options from Blu. I can't decide which I like better. What do you think?
Sightseeing around Barranco
Some of my and my guests' favorite spots to check out around the Airbnb! I always recommend going out for a walk on your first day here. There's a lot to see around the area.
An iconic Bridge where couple love to go and make a wish. It's survived many historic events in Lima. Walk underneath it and head towards the ocean!
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Puente de los Suspiros
Puente de los SuspirosAn iconic Bridge where couple love to go and make a wish. It's survived many historic events in Lima. Walk underneath it and head towards the ocean!
Three blocks from the house, this is a beautiful cliff that overlooks the ocean and the city, and runs alongside all of Lima. Walk north for 10-20 minutes to get to the heart of Miraflores.
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Malecon Souza
Malecón SouzaThree blocks from the house, this is a beautiful cliff that overlooks the ocean and the city, and runs alongside all of Lima. Walk north for 10-20 minutes to get to the heart of Miraflores.
This path will lead you down to the ocean through some beautiful murals, restaurants, and bridges.
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Bajada de Baños
Bajada de BañosThis path will lead you down to the ocean through some beautiful murals, restaurants, and bridges.
Municipality of Barranco
Parks & Nature
The main park in Barranco. Here you can check out the Barranco Library in its Neo-classical building, as well as the main Barranco church right across the street. You will often find art displays in the park and musicians all around. Buy desserts, and check out the entertainment!
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Municipality of Barranco
The main park in Barranco. Here you can check out the Barranco Library in its Neo-classical building, as well as the main Barranco church right across the street. You will often find art displays in the park and musicians all around. Buy desserts, and check out the entertainment!
Check out the beautiful sights over the cliff, go for a nice bike ride, or just lay in the grass and chill under the sun or shade. You can also find paragliding tours here!
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Malecón Cisneros
Malecón CisnerosCheck out the beautiful sights over the cliff, go for a nice bike ride, or just lay in the grass and chill under the sun or shade. You can also find paragliding tours here!
This "Love Park" sit on the cliff with a great view over the ocean. There is a giant statue of two people making love in the middle of it.
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Parque do Amor
Malecón CisnerosThis "Love Park" sit on the cliff with a great view over the ocean. There is a giant statue of two people making love in the middle of it.
Just a block from the house, this park leads to the cliff and a stunning view of the ocean.
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Jirón Sáenz Peña
Jirón Sáenz PeñaJust a block from the house, this park leads to the cliff and a stunning view of the ocean.
Head down to the beach for a peaceful view of the ocean. You can walk to Miraflores or Chorillos from here as well.
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Plaza Barranco
BarrancoHead down to the beach for a peaceful view of the ocean. You can walk to Miraflores or Chorillos from here as well.
Essentials
Open on:
Mondays from 3:30 to 8 PM
Tuesdays- Sundays from 8:30 AM to 8 PM
The cost is 6 soles per Kilogram of clothing. Pick up the next day.
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Lavanderia Barranco Express
949 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauOpen on:
Mondays from 3:30 to 8 PM
Tuesdays- Sundays from 8:30 AM to 8 PM
The cost is 6 soles per Kilogram of clothing. Pick up the next day.
This is the main Barranco supermarket. Find whatever you need here.
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Metro Barranco
513 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauThis is the main Barranco supermarket. Find whatever you need here.
Interbank
PardoThis place has an ATM that works globally.
You can exchange dollars right outside this bank. Look for the guys with the green vests.
BCP Barranco
599 Avenida Almirante Miguel GrauYou can exchange dollars right outside this bank. Look for the guys with the green vests.
Drinks & Nightlife
This a very popular spot where you can drink artisanal beer to go along with your food.
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Barranco Beer Company
308 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauThis a very popular spot where you can drink artisanal beer to go along with your food.
A popular nightclub with a lot of locals and a lot of cheap beer. You can find many places like this one on this block.
Bierhaus
108 Sanchez CarrionA popular nightclub with a lot of locals and a lot of cheap beer. You can find many places like this one on this block.
This place is pretty stunning. It is inside a renovated colonial -style house with an awesome staircase entrance.
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Ayahuasca
130 Av. San MartinThis place is pretty stunning. It is inside a renovated colonial -style house with an awesome staircase entrance.
Victoria Bar
135 Av. Pedro de OsmaThis is one my favorite, and best places to get craft beer in Lima.
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BarBarian Barranco
144 Pedro de OsmaThis is one my favorite, and best places to get craft beer in Lima.
Shopping
Happy Cows - Biobodega Barranco
108 Jr. ColinaFind organic products here!
This shopping mall is located on a cliff and it's got stunning views! Find great local food and stores here, though you should get your souvenirs elsewhere (less expensive.) If you're homesick you can also find a Starbucks, KFC, Pinkberry, Chilli's and others here.
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Larcomar
610 Mal. de la ReservaThis shopping mall is located on a cliff and it's got stunning views! Find great local food and stores here, though you should get your souvenirs elsewhere (less expensive.) If you're homesick you can also find a Starbucks, KFC, Pinkberry, Chilli's and others here.
Right on our block, this is a very popular place to get artisan clothing and souvenirs. The owner also has a beautiful Peruvian dog!
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Artesanias Las Pallas
212 CajamarcaRight on our block, this is a very popular place to get artisan clothing and souvenirs. The owner also has a beautiful Peruvian dog!
Arts & Culture
Teatro Mocha Graña
107 Jirón Sáenz PeñaWanna watch a play with local artists? Check out what's currently playing here!
This is the museum of famous photographer Mario Testino. He is friends with Kate Moss.
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Museu MATE Mario Testino
409 Av. Pedro de OsmaThis is the museum of famous photographer Mario Testino. He is friends with Kate Moss.
Come and watch 15-minute plays of different genres and enjoy the bar and great food.
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Microteatro
271 AyacuchoCome and watch 15-minute plays of different genres and enjoy the bar and great food.
Museum of Contemporary Art in Barranco!
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauMuseum of Contemporary Art in Barranco!
La Plaza Theater
610 Mal. de la ReservaOne of the most upscale theater venues in Lima.
Like creepy things? The crypt inside this museum-cathedral contains thousands of bones from priests and church members from before the 19th century.
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Basílica e Convento de San Francisco de Lima
Jirón LampaLike creepy things? The crypt inside this museum-cathedral contains thousands of bones from priests and church members from before the 19th century.