Like San Isidro and Miraflores, Barranco is an upscale district on Lima’s southern coast. This village, founded by early Spanish settlers, soon became a popular seaside resort. By the time Peru became independent, it was a thriving retreat for Lima’s wealthiest families and a favorite neighborhood for international families.
Barranco was once nicknamed “The City of Windmills,” as early settlers often used windmills to pump well water. In 1870, the famous landmark Bajada a los Baños, a series of stairways that leads to the ocean, was constructed. Lovers meet on the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs).
The 1940 earthquake heavily damaged Barranco, but the town recovered and rebuilt. Most of Barranco’s architectural wonders date from the Republican era. Casa Nash and Casa Checa Eguren are both fantastic examples of this older architecture. Also check out the several museums near the beautiful main plaza. Today, Barranco is a romantic, bohemian, artistic district, known for lively nightlife.
Other neighborhoods in Lima: Chorrillos, Callao, Miraflores, San Isidro, Lima Airport, Pueblo Libre, San Borja and Central Lima.
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