Barranco walking tour.

Today we explored Barranco — Lima’s colourful, slightly bohemian seaside neighbourhood — on a walking tour with our guide Gabriel… who also happened to be celebrating his 30th birthday. No pressure Gabriel, but we expected cake.
Barranco feels like Lima’s creative soul. Murals are everywhere — massive portraits, political art, cultural icons — including the beautiful tribute to Susana Baca, a legendary Afro-Peruvian musician. Every corner feels like an outdoor gallery.
We wandered past historic churches, one of which was destroyed in the 1940 earthquake and never repaired, which is now the home to vultures. Bright colonial buildings and quiet leafy streets before making our way along the clifftop for those classic Pacific views. From there we strolled down the Bajada de Baños — easily one of the prettiest walkways in Lima — lined with cafés, restaurants and just enough shade to keep the retirees moving.
Barranco has that relaxed, artistic energy we love. Less big-city Lima, more seaside creative village.
A perfect slow travel day, only 5000 steps so far today … and hopefully Gabriel finished it with a birthday beer.Leggi altro