Barranco is a pleasant suburb of Lima that has kept its character much better than most of the city, and is the bohemian heart of the city. Situated on the seafront, the area has the feel of a small town, separate from Lima, Barranco is one of Lima's main nightspots, and there are plenty of good bars and discos in the area, which come to life at night. During the day, however, Barranco is a relaxed, tranquil place, almost like a town stopped in time, making a nice escape from the rest of Lima, and it can also be a nice place to stay if wanting to get away from the bustle of the city.
The Puente de Suspiros (bridge of sighs) is a small bridge with a nice view out to sea. There is an operational tram on Av. Pedro de Osma, which is now only used for tourist rides. There are a few museums in the area, the most important of which is the Museo Pedro de Osma (Pedro de Osma 421, Tel 467 0915) with an interesting collection of colonial paintings, mostly from the Cusqueña school. Additionally, on or near the main square are the Museo Galería Arte Popular de Ayacucho and the Museo de Electricidad (Av. Pedro de Osma 105).
The main street in Barranco is Av. Grau, where most of the banks and shops are concentrated. There is also a reasonable food market on the 5 th block of Av. Grau. Barranco is very close to Miraflores, and there are plenty of combis to and from Larcomar and Miraflores.
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