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time it takes to cross the bridge, your and musicians would gather here to cre‐
wish will come true. Couples, newlyweds, ate and share their work.
and the lovelorn flock here. We join Today, the street still draws locals
them in the dash across, done with and visitors alike. For us, it was a lovely
breath to spare. We would like to report place to people-watch, shop, and soak
that our wish came true, but we forgot up Barrango’s bohemian atmosphere of
what it was. Maybe it was getting across Barranco. We especially enjoyed the
without passing out. larger-than-life street art dealing with
On the other side of the bridge is Ba‐ the rights of women and Peru’s indige‐
jada de Baños, meaning Descent of the nous peoples.
Baths, a place worth holding your breath On this walk, we had asked Edward
for. The picturesque pedestrian streets to show us the real Barranco, authentic
winding down to the beach are lined with locals-only places a visitor might pass
colorful houses, cafes, restaurants, and by. Places not in the guidebooks.
art galleries. In the 19th century, this was Places Anthony Bourdain or Guy Freri
a popular destination for well-heeled would love. Places a little outside your
families escaping Lima’s heat. Artists travel comfort zone.
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