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hoods in the world. It was twilight when we entered Bar‐
Today, this must-visit tourist destina‐ ranco, passing beautifully restored man‐
tion is known for its brightly colored sions along palm-lined streets on our way
houses, vibrant art scene, notable restau‐ to Plazuela Chabuca Granda and La Er‐
rants, and bustling nightlife. Its streets, mita, a lovely Neo-Gothic church, over‐
parks, and plazas are home to several cul‐ looking the Pacific Ocean. A reminder of
tural attractions and masterful murals and Barranco’s maritime heritage, La Ermita
street art adorn many walls and public originally was a modest chapel where fish‐
spaces. For us, Barranco’s renaissance ermen prayed before setting out to sea.
seemed ongoing, its bohemian charm off‐ The church’s origin, according to local
setting its few rough edges. folklore, rose from the plight of some fish‐
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