Most Peru tours start in the capital Lima. But what is the best area to sleep in this huge city? Googling for a moment … What is immediately noticeable is that there are actually only two good options given in this metropolis: Miraflores and Barranco. These are both good and safe neighborhoods in Lima. Yet these two neighborhoods are quite different. Our personal preference goes to the artistic neighborhood of Barranco and in this blog we would like to tell you why.

Barranco is known as the creative district of Lima. It is originally a small village that has been drawn to the entire city of Lima over the years and there is still a cozy atmosphere. Barranco is a mecca if you like street art and is known for its art. When we were there last month, an art route was organized. The artists then held ‘open house’, very nice to take a look behind the scenes. The authenticity of the village has not yet been lost and, unlike Miraflores, there are no McDonalds and Burger King in Barranco. You will find a lot of hip coffee shops, nice restaurants and a nice square. Oh yes, and don’t forget  walk over the well-known bridge Puente de los Suspiros.