Barranco District, Lima, Peru

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In hindsight we could have spent less time here and found another place in Peru for a week or so.

We found Lima too big, busy and crowded for our liking, particularly after the charm of Cuenca.

Traffic in and around Lima is brutal so we avoided taxis and Uber and walked, 75km last week.

The apartment was excellent and of all the districts we felt Barranco was the most genuine and the best bet for us.

There are 6 panoramas in the section above. They change every 5 seconds.

1. Barranco beach on a hot weekend. Too crowded for us. Reminded us of Sauble Beach on a long weekend in summer.

2. An Incan inspired wall mural in Barranco.

3. Plaza de Armas in central Lima.

4. From Miraflores, looking south to Barranco.

5.Huaca Pucllana.

6. The National Archaeological Museum of Peru

Next; the final leg of our winter adventure: a 12 day tour of Southern Peru, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Lake Titicaca then on to Cusco and Machu Picchu.

We custom built the trip with the help of Peru Tourism so are anticipating a very interesting finale.

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Photos

Barranco
Is in the south of the sprawling city of Lima (11million). The area of Miraflores directly to the north is stacked with high-rise condos and US chain stores.

Barranco.
Means ravine and a large one separates Barranco from Miraflores. In the lower image you can see the trails made by brave locals taking a shortcut.

High above the Pacific
Probably great tsunami protection, being perched above a sheer cliff; but it makes getting down and back on foot difficult.

Unusual shoreline
A look at the unattractive cliff separating the city from the Pacific.

Kiting
The strong updraft is great for the local vultures, and kiters.

Walking tour
We like to take an early walking tour to get familiar with the neighbourhood. Our local guide was excellent.

Great beadwork
Barranco is known as the artsy district. It has lots of galleries and workshops. This was displayed in one.

"Lost in translation."
It can be fun to try to decipher the intent of a menu.

Typical "hole in the wall cafe" menu
Prices are in Peruvian soles. Divide by 3 for a rough estimate.

Scallops on a brazier
These were as good as they look! Many great seafood restaurants in Barranco.

Lima market
Many more varieties of corn and maize than we are used to seeing.

Street art
Barranco has wall murals everywhere. In some areas it is good to find ones that are not vandalized.

Museo Pedro de Osma
The former home of a very wealthy Spanish/Peruvian is now an excellent museum housing artifacts from pre Incan civilizations to the era of the Spanish occupation.

Pristine collection
The artifacts looked to be in perfect condition...we were assured they were genuine.

This house is not for sale!
Apparently the owner is tired of getting offers, or he is holding out.

Miraflores
The next district north of us. Pretty upscale, high-rise and touristy; very neatly kept.

Calle Perez Roca - our street
No traffic noise, no barking dogs no car alarms...best sleeping so far (well the Galapagos boat was pretty good as we were exhausted each night.)

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[Lorraine Runstedler]

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