Barranco, Lima — Travelrags

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In the bohemian seaside district of Barranco, find Peruvian craft, historic architecture, and some of the city's best dining.

Creative and walkable, historic core

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BarrancoNeighborhoodCreative and walkable, historic core
Puente de los SuspirosSightConnects streets around the main plaza
Barranco Municipal ParkParkInaugurated in 1898, features a coral-pink library
Parroquia La Santísima CruzSightHistoric yellow church, said to be founding site
CordialRestaurantServes natural wine in a basement with vinyl records
DemoRestaurantAll-day cafe blending Peruvian and Venezuelan influences
Dédalo Arte y ArtesaníaMarketSells modern Peruvian wares from over 700 artisans
Ciclos Café and El CacaotalRestaurantDevoted to Peruvian specialty coffee and craft chocolate
Pedro de Osma MuseumMuseumDisplays art from Peru's period of Spanish colonial rule
KjolleRestaurantShowcases Peru's diversity through a nine-course tasting menu

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