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I'm curious

Some hidden places we are sure you will enjoy.
Rare to find these days, this traditional small local neighborhood market is just steps away from Barranco Studio Apartment. Here you will find fresh fruit, vegetables, groceries and mainly you will experience how traditional markets work in Lima.
San Martin de Porres market
Pasaje Jaén
Rare to find these days, this traditional small local neighborhood market is just steps away from Barranco Studio Apartment. Here you will find fresh fruit, vegetables, groceries and mainly you will experience how traditional markets work in Lima.
A small Contemporary Art Museum (cheap entrance), also a great place for a picnic (green areas are free to enter)
312 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel Grau
312 locals recommend
A small Contemporary Art Museum (cheap entrance), also a great place for a picnic (green areas are free to enter)
For organic and eco-friendly food lovers. If you came to Barranco you need to enjoy this Sunday-only market. Available from 9am 'til 3pm.
18 locals recommend
Barranco Ecological Fair
Avenida San Martín
18 locals recommend
For organic and eco-friendly food lovers. If you came to Barranco you need to enjoy this Sunday-only market. Available from 9am 'til 3pm.
Feel for a run? Malecon Paul Harris is a two-mile strip of parks, gardens and green space on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Barranco. People go there early to run, bike or just relax and unplug from the daily grind.
10 locals recommend
Malecon Paul Harris
Malecón Paúl Harris
10 locals recommend
Feel for a run? Malecon Paul Harris is a two-mile strip of parks, gardens and green space on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Barranco. People go there early to run, bike or just relax and unplug from the daily grind.
Bridge of Sighs is a local landmark, a small wooden bridge that takes you to bohemian and noisy Barranco.
245 locals recommend
Puente de los Suspiros
Puente de los Suspiros
245 locals recommend
Bridge of Sighs is a local landmark, a small wooden bridge that takes you to bohemian and noisy Barranco.
Mario Testino is one of Peru's most famous star photographer. You can find a great collection of his work at MATE museum. MA= Mario; TE= Testino ;)
186 locals recommend
MATE Mario Testino Museum
409 Av. Pedro de Osma
186 locals recommend
Mario Testino is one of Peru's most famous star photographer. You can find a great collection of his work at MATE museum. MA= Mario; TE= Testino ;)
Century-old mansion offering guided tours of colonial Peruvian artworks, gardens & grounds.
174 locals recommend
Pedro de Osma Museum
421 Pedro de Osma
174 locals recommend
Century-old mansion offering guided tours of colonial Peruvian artworks, gardens & grounds.
Street art in Barranco is part of its artsy and hipster spirit. We are sure you will find several walls with street art by famous and non-famous local painters and graffiti artists. Colorful pieces that warm even the coldest heart <3
277 locals recommend
Barranco
277 locals recommend
Street art in Barranco is part of its artsy and hipster spirit. We are sure you will find several walls with street art by famous and non-famous local painters and graffiti artists. Colorful pieces that warm even the coldest heart <3

I'm thirsty

Where to drink in Barranco.
Here you will find several options of local craft beer. If you heard about Peruvian food, you will also be surprised by local craft beer production.
97 locals recommend
Barranco Beer Company
308 Av. Almte. Miguel Grau
97 locals recommend
Here you will find several options of local craft beer. If you heard about Peruvian food, you will also be surprised by local craft beer production.
A beautiful old colonial house transformed in what is one of Barranco most renowned bars where you will enjoy over 10 varieties or Pisco Sour and much more.
276 locals recommend
Ayahuasca
130 Av. San Martin
276 locals recommend
A beautiful old colonial house transformed in what is one of Barranco most renowned bars where you will enjoy over 10 varieties or Pisco Sour and much more.
Since early in the morning, on the corner of Jiron Soldado Cabada and Jr Carlos Arrieta, you will find "emoliente", a traditional warm beverage that is made from herb infusions and healing syrups. If you are up for new flavors and want to drink what locals drink, give it a try, it is great indeed.
Jr. Carlos Arrieta
Jr. Carlos Arrieta
Since early in the morning, on the corner of Jiron Soldado Cabada and Jr Carlos Arrieta, you will find "emoliente", a traditional warm beverage that is made from herb infusions and healing syrups. If you are up for new flavors and want to drink what locals drink, give it a try, it is great indeed.
Find all beverages (water, soda, juice, wines, and more) at Metro Supermaket.
135 locals recommend
Metro Barranco
513 Av. Almte. Miguel Grau
135 locals recommend
Find all beverages (water, soda, juice, wines, and more) at Metro Supermaket.
Fresh juice and sandwiches
Alejandro - Sandwicheria y Juguería
141 Nicolas de Pierola
Fresh juice and sandwiches
For coffee lovers. Ask to see their Coffee Lab.
41 locals recommend
Tostaduría Bisetti
116 Av. Pedro de Osma
41 locals recommend
For coffee lovers. Ask to see their Coffee Lab.
Beer Bar with a great variety of craft beers.
19 locals recommend
BarBarian Barranco
144 Pedro de Osma
19 locals recommend
Beer Bar with a great variety of craft beers.

Sightseeing

Great for shopping, eating and enjoying ocean view.
89 locals recommend
Larcomar station
471 Mal. de la Reserva
89 locals recommend
Great for shopping, eating and enjoying ocean view.