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1. Museo Pedro de Osma
BarrancoEven if it contained no art, this century-old Beaux-Arts mansion would be worth the trip for its design elements alone. The mansard-roofed structure—with inlaid wood floors, delicately painted ceilings, and stained-glass windows in every room—was the home of a wealthy collector of religious artifacts. The best of his collection is permanently on display. The finest of the paintings, the 18th-century Virgen de Pomata, combines Marian iconography with indigenous symbols in the Holy Mother's mountain-shaped robes festooned with garlands of corn. Other halls contain canvases of archangels, fine silverwork, and sculptures of Huamanga alabaster. Make sure to visit the manicured grounds.
Av. Pedro de Osma 423, Lima, Lima, 04, Peru01-467–0063Sight Details
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2. Bajada de los Baños
Barranco | PromenadeThis cobbled walkway leading down to the "baths"—Barranco's beaches—is shaded by leafy trees and lined with historic architecture. Once the route local fishermen took to reach their boats, it's now a popular promenade at night, when boleros and ballads can be heard from the adjoining restaurants. At the bottom of the hill, a covered wooden bridge takes you across a busy road, the Circuito de Playas, to a promenade containing beaches and restaurants. A short walk to the north is Playa Barranquito; Playa Agua Dulce is half a mile south.
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3. El Mirador
BarrancoHead down the path to the left of La Ermita church and you'll come upon El Mirador, a scenic lookout with a splendid view of Lima's coastline all the way out to the port of El Callao. It's especially attractive at night, when you can see an illuminated cross and Christ statue on the promontory in Chorrillos to the south. There are also several good bars here, plus local criollo musicians who'll sing you "La flor de la canela" for a small tip.
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4. Galleria Lucía de la Puente
Barranco | Museum/GalleryLucía de la Puente represents some of the best artists in Peru, as well as other South American nations, at Lima's premier gallery, which occupies a historic house on Barranco's most charming street. Some of de la Puente's private collection is on display next door, in the public areas of Hotel B.
Jr. Sáenz Peña 206, Lima, Lima, 04, Peru01-477–9740Sight Details
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5. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo—Lima (MAC)
Barranco | Museum/GalleryLima's newest art museum is run by a privately funded institute on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco. Its minimalistic, rectangular exhibition spaces house a permanent collection by Latin American and European artists that dates from the past 60 years, as well as temporary shows that change every few months. The main hall overlooks a metal sculpture by Veronica Wiesse perched over a reflection pond; beyond it lies a small park that's used for fairs and other events.
Av. Grau 1511, Lima, Lima, 04, Peru01-514–6800Sight Details
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6. Museo Mario Testino (MATE)
Barranco | Museum/GalleryOccupying a refurbished, turn-of-the-century house near the Museo Pedro de Osma, this small museum exhibits photos by renowned Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino. It has rooms dedicated to the likes of Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen, and Madonna, as well as a few photos of indigenous Peruvians in traditional Andean dress. A separate building holds a sampling from the last photo shoot of Princess Diana before her untimely death. The gift shop has some great postcards, and the museum's café is a pleasant spot for a light meal or drink.
Av. Pedro de Osma 409, Lima, Lima, 04, Peru01-251–7755Sight Details
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7. Parque Municipal
Barranco | City ParkElegant royal palms, swirls of purple-and-yellow bougainvillea, and the surrounding colonial architecture make this park a Lima standout. Its southern end is lined with historic buildings, the most prominent of which is the library, with its pink clock tower. To the west stands Barranco's Iglesia La Hermita, a lovely neo-Gothic structure unfortunately closed to the public since its roof caved in during a 1940 earthquake. A nearby staircase leads down to the Puente de los Suspiros and Bajada de los Baños.
Lima, Lima, 04, PeruSight Details
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8. Puente de los Suspiros
BarrancoThis romantic wooden walkway over the tree-shaded Bajada de los Baños has been the site of countless lovers' trysts. The name translates as "Bridge of Sighs," and it's inspired a host of criollo songs, most famously Chabuca Granda's legendary hit of the same title from 1960.
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9. Yvonne Sanguineti Galería de Arte
Barranco | Museum/GalleryHoused in an ornate, turn-of-the-century home near the corner of Avenida Miguel Grau and Avenida Sáenz Peña, this small gallery exhibits the work of Peruvian artists, primarily painters. It also has a shop that sells smaller paintings and sculptures that are easier to pack.
Av. Miguel Grau 810, Lima, Lima, Peru01-247–2999Sight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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