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 tribulations.