Barranco

I keep telling myself that I have had such good luck throughout my travels.  The places I have lived and the people I met have all been warm and welcoming, and this makes me excited for all the plans I have coming up.  Barranco is such a cute city with all of its street vendors, art, dancing, cafes and bars.  There really is nowhere like it and I feel very fortunate that this is where I ended up staying during my "vacation" weekend in Lima.  Out of all the Airbnb's that I looked at, I picked this one on a whim and it ended up being the best decision out there.  I feel like this city really fits where I wanted to be and somewhere I could spend lots of time doing nothing, but also experiencing as much as I can.  I feel truly in touch with the culinary and design perspectives that Barranco has to offer.  I would 100% suggest staying in Barranco if you ever find yourself in Lima.

- Nicole 

Food:

Not only is the bread 5 cents, but the avocados are only $1

Adobada and chicken tacos, La Catrina

Affogato coffee, Tostaduria Bisetti

Chicharron de Pescado

Lima Sightseeing:

Monasterio De San Francisco

Plaza San Martin

Bajada de los Banos, Barranco

Av. Pedro de Osma, con Vittoria

Playa Barranco

Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs)

Art:

Daido Tokio Photography Exhibition, Mario Testino Exhibit

Remains of a Jade Rivera Graffiti Mural