Barranco Peru, the bohemian district
Barranco is known as the bohemian district of Lima, it is the district that had important figures in its area such as the Creole singer Chabuca Granda, in fact, on the Bridge of Sighs you will see a sculpture of her in her honor and her songs “José Antonio”. Here you can find many cultural and fun options such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs, an architecture at the beginning of the Republic and the traditional Bridge of Sighs. Together with the Auri Travel Team, we want to tell you the most interesting things to do in Barranco.
This Lima district is privileged for having a view of the sea, so it is also touristy due to its view from the boardwalk, in my opinion it competes with Miraflores, which is the district that borders Barranco, where most of the lodgings are. Although of course, Barranco also has lodgings and a very beautiful Boutique Hotel that it opened a few years ago.
The opening of modern museums and art galleries, local fashion stores and traditional gastronomy restaurants, has caused the city to become a key point in all of Peru.
A route through the most avant-garde Lima includes the picturesque district of Barranco. Formerly, it was an attractive resort for upper-class Lima vacationers and today it has become the most bohemian area of the capital, where a large number of local artists reside. Located by the sea, the streets of Barranco have a special charm.
The Mate museum
Strolling among stately houses we arrive at the MATE museum, dedicated to the work of the popular fashion photographer Mario Testino. The museum, located in a restored 19th century mansion, presents a permanent collection of the photographer’s work and exhibition rooms, where the works of Peruvian artists are presented, promoting the culture of the country, as well as the best of art and culture. international contemporary photography.
The museum of Contemporary Art in Barranco Peru
Without moving from Barranco, we also arrived at the MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art). In it the most avant-garde ideas of Peruvian and Latin American artists converge. In fact, the building itself is quite a declaration of intent. Composed of three modules with large windows, the exterior lagoon is reflected giving an island feel to the whole modernist-looking complex.
The art galleries of Barranco
Other things to do in Barranco would be to explore the art galleries such as that of Yvonne Sanguineti stand out with works of painting, sculpture, ceramics, among other materials; or the 80m2 Livia Benavides, specialized in conceptual art. Leaving the museums and art galleries behind, we must highlight the urban art in Barranco. This neighborhood has joined the Street Art trend and some of its walls feature beautiful murals painted by local artists with symbolic messages.
It is worth highlighting “The Home Of Sigh” by the Peruvian Jade Rivera, next to the Bridge of Sighs, which embodies love in the neighborhood, or the Wagon Library in the Family Park painted by Nemo, Jimbo and Roberto Peremese. A group of contemporary Peruvian artists known as Los Salvajes.
Moving away from this more cultural journey, we get closer to Peruvian fashion at the hands of local designers and brands such as Alessandra Petersen, Susan Wagener and Be Alpaca. Who use traditional manufacturing techniques to create avant-garde collections. Alessandra Petersen, for example, combines delicate fabrics with Scandinavian simplicity and Andean textiles; Susan Wagener, uses organic cotton, alpaca fiber, silk and recycled materials; and at Be Alpaca, they make their products with alpaca, vicuña and pima cotton fiber.
Barranco gastronomics
To finish our route through the most contemporary Lima, another interesting thing to do in Barranco could be the Peruvian gastronomic culture, the ceviche. In the capital of Peru, some 16,000 cebicherías coexist. The success of this delicacy is the speed of its preparation and its perfect combination of products such as fresh fish, red onion, toasted corn or lime.
Many of these restaurants are excellent, but to make your search easier. We recommend “Canta Rana” from Barranco, a traditional local in the district, which also stands out for its rice with seafood. It does not matter if you are more into art culture, fashion or gastronomy. Lima is at the forefront of all these areas and an example of this is this tour that we have presented to you. Do not let them to tell you.
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