Municipal de Barranco Park — Attraction in Lima Metropolitan Area

The district of Barranco, often described as the bohemian neighborhood of LIma, stretches to the south-east of Miraflores all the way to Chorrillos area. Two cultural institutions mark (very approximately) the boundaries of Barranco, the Museum of the Contemporary Art (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo), at its border with Miraflores and MATE Mario Testino Museum, towards Chorrillos. These are not the only museums in the district; there is an amazing Pedro de Osma Museum (a few steps to the south of Mario Testino Museum), a more of a special interest Electricity Museum, several churches (Iglesia De La Santisima Cruz and Iglesia La Ermita, both within 2 minutes' walk from each other), and historical monuments. Even though the total area of Barranco is 3.33 km2, the chances are you will be touring its very central part, the area around Parque Municipal de Barranco, Plaza Municipal De Barranco, Parque de la Cruz, and the famous Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), the latter is rumored to possess special powers, for if you cross it without taking a breath, your wishes would necessarily come true. This area is a true hub of all kinds of activities and is very popular with both tourists and residents alike. We have visited it a few times, both during the day and at night. We recommend you do the same, but if you are limited in time, a night visit would be more picturesque. The area of the Plaza Municipal De Barranco offers lush parks designed in a multilevel way, historical monuments (the most memorable are Chabuca Granda and José Antonio Lavalle, the famous singer of música criolla and a hero of one of her hit songs, the 'Vultures' modern sculpture, and the memorial to the hero of the War of the Pacific, General Francisco Bolognesi), picturesque walkways, Boulevard Sánchez Carrión with its many restaurants and bars, street food vendors, etc. Most of the cafes and restaurants in this area are mainly tourist oriented, but walking to the south on Avenida Pedro de Osma you will find two of the very best Lima (and world's) restaurants, Central and KJolle (both located in the same building). Walking to the north (on either Avenida San Martin or Avenida Almirante Miguel Grau) you will get to the Gallery Dédalo offering authentic Peruvian arts & crafts (not your usual cheap souvenirs shop), across of which is located Hotel B, the only city hotel belonging to the highly prestigious Relais & Châteaux network. All the historical monuments, museums, and parks aside, we believe that the most unique and the most enjoyable aspect of Barranco is its spirit, its many unique houses and mansions, art galleries, little cafes, and picturesque inner courtyards that you can get a glimpse on through ornate iron-wrought gates. Just take a stroll, preferably in a leisurely fashion, and breathe the magnificent air of the Pacific, admiring the scenes surpassing time and overcoming all travails and...

The heart of the Barranco neighborhood, this square is located a few steps from famous tourist attractions (like the Bridge of Sighs), but also offers a lot for residents, like a public library, a church and a nearby museum. It is well maintained, clean and it even has a public bathroom (that costs 1 Sole - 25 USD Cents) to use. It is a great starting point to explore the neighborhood and have a coffee or a drink or even a full meal in one of the many establishments...

Inaugurado el 13 de octubre de 1898, durante la gestión del Alcalde Don Pedro Solari (1885-1899). Es el centro de reunión de la comunidad barranquina y fiel testigo de importantes eventos celebrados en el distrito. En él destacan la pérgola y cuatro tipos de esculturas: El Candelabro de Barberini, original de siglo II D.C., dos pedestales con angelitos llamados Puttis, la Danaide, una dama semi-desnuda ubicada en la pileta central (los tres trabajados en mármol de carrara). Asimismo, la imagen del nacimiento de Jesús tallado en mármol traversiano. Dentro del parque municipal de barranco también se ubica la biblioteca municipal, Destacada dentro de la ornamentación, la escultura de DANAIDE, venus o ninfa de mármol se encuentra en el centro del parque sobre un espejo de agua. Danaide, según la mitología griega, es el nombre genérico de las 50 hijas de Dánao llamadas también Bélidas, por su antepasado Belas; son las ninfas de los manantiales de la Argólida y figura entre las deidades acuáticas. Existen también un jarrón etrusco, cuyo nombre es Candelabro de Barbenini, original del siglo ll dC. durante el periodo Helenístico en el que destacan la decoración de elementos naturales como las hojas de acanto. Dos pedestales con angelitos llamados Puttis realzan la belleza del parque, todos ellos trabajados en...