What's Barranco like?

Come to Barranco to top up your tan on Costa Verde and to catch a glimpse of well-known places such as Bridge of Sighs. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. There's plenty more to see, including Barranco Park and Artesanos Don Bosco.

Where are the best places to stay in Barranco?

We have 169 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top places to stay in Barranco:

Hotel B

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Casa Republica Barranco Boutique Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Second Home Peru

3-star beach B&B with 11 beach bars and beach shuttle

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Walkable location

Casa Falleri Boutique Hotel

3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Walkable location

How to get to Barranco

Barranco is located 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from the heart of Lima.

Flying to:

• • Lima (LIM-Jorge Chavez Intl.), 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Barranco

Things to see and do in and around Barranco

What to see in Barranco

• • Bridge of Sighs
• • Costa Verde
• • Barranco Park
• • Parroquia San Francisco de Asis
• • Playa Barranquito

Things to do in Barranco

• • Artesanos Don Bosco
• • Lima Museum of Contemporary Art
• • MATE Mario Testino Association
• • Dédalo
• • Electricity Museum

Other popular Barranco attractions

• • La Ermita de Barranco Church
• • The Holy Cross Parish
• • Barranco Viewpoint
• • Plaza Raimondi
• • Pedro de Osma Museum

When is the best time to visit Lima?

• • Hottest months: February, March, January, April (average 23°C)
• • Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 17°C)
• • Rainiest months: June, May, July, April (average 103 mm of rainfall)