Barranco

Barranco is the funky, bohemian neighborhood of Lima. It is located on the ocean, with access to a very popular beach, where we occasionally have our surfing classes. There are lovely old mansions in Barranco, left over from the days when wealthy Limenos had country houses here. The neighborhood fell into disrepair at one point, and has come back as a center of art, music, culture, and night life. The mansions and streets reflect a certain shabby gentility, but are also lively and charming.

This first photo shows the small pedestrian street that winds down to the beach, lined with houses and restaurants.

This is a very cool shop in Barranco where you can get anything from furniture, clothing, and decorative items to lunch in a lovely cafe.