Lima's bohemian, artsy heart—flower-lined cobblestone streets, colonial-era villas, a romantic bridge, and Pacific views. Ideal for wandering galleries, boutiques, and cafés for a day or more.
“With its flower-decked lanes, late-19C villas and views of the Pacific, this slightly bohemian district is one of the most appealing of Lima.”
– Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
"By far Lima’s most artsy, bohemian neighborhood, spend a day or more wandering Barranco's cobblestoned streets, lined with ateliers, art galleries, tiny boutiques, food carts, and bars." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A former seaside village, the Barranco neighborhood has long been called Lima’s artistic and bohemian heart—and, these days, its hipster hub as well." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Bohemian quarter and one of the capital's most appealing, with its colonial-style church, romantic bridge, narrow pedestrian streets, old seaside houses with their balconies and wooden porches." Full review
National Geographic
"The oceanfront neighborhood of Barranco has gone from dodgy to design forward in the past two decades. The boho-chic district is filled with galleries, boutique hotels and organic..."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The bohemian boutique-filled neighborhood of Barranco is 20 minutes on foot, or about 7 in a cheap Uber"
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National Geographic
"Wander romantic Barranco, just south of Miraflores. A onetime resort for Lima's wealthy, the seaside district became popular with writers and artists in the early 20th century. Today,..."
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Lonely Planet
"Full of trendy cafes, boutique shops, and provocative galleries, bohemian Barranco has become an iconic district and one that usually lands at the top of Lima's best-neighborhood lists...."
"Bohemian, hip and creative Barranco is hands down the coolest district in the capital city of Lima. The coastal neighborhood is walkable and numerous boutique shops, bars and cafes..."
Experts' Choice Award 
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
