Larco Museum and the Bohemian district Barranco

This renowned museum is housed within a beautiful 18th century Viceroyal mansion surrounded by colorful gardens, creating a perfect environment to discover the history of ancient Peru in a unique and captivating way. During the tour you can admire an impressive collection of more than 45,000 archaeological pieces that narrate more than 5,000 years of history. Among its rooms are fine ceramics, millennial textiles, gold and silver pieces, sculptures and ceremonial objects that belonged to important pre-Columbian civilizations such as the Moche, Nazca, Chimu, Paracas, Chavín and Inca. Each gallery allows us to understand how the cultures that inhabited Peru before the arrival of the Spaniards lived, created art and understood the world.

Visiting Barranco is to discover the most artistic and bohemian side of the city of Lima. This charming coastal district is famous for its colorful streets, republican houses, art galleries, urban murals and vibrant cultural life. As you walk through Barranco you can walk along the iconic Bridge of Sighs, one of the most romantic places in Lima, surrounded by history, music and tradition. In addition, the district offers a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes where you can enjoy delicious Peruvian cuisine while taking in beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Without a doubt, Barranco is the perfect place for those looking for art, culture, history and a unique atmosphere, becoming a must-see stop for every traveler visiting Lima.

We will visit Daedalus, one of Barranco’s most emblematic art and design spaces. In this charming cultural corner we will discover a careful selection of crafts, artworks and creations by Peruvian artists, while enjoying its traditional architecture and its atmosphere full of creativity.

We will visit Plaza Mayor de Barranco, the heart of Lima’s most bohemian district. Here we will discover its history, admire its traditional architecture and enjoy the artistic atmosphere that characterizes this charming neighborhood full of culture, music and color.

Continue to the iconic Bridge of Sighs, one of the most romantic and photographed places in Barranco. We will know the legends that surround it while enjoying its colorful surroundings, its bohemian atmosphere and the stunning views towards the traditional Bajada de Baños.

We will descend the traditional Bajada de Baños, a historic trail that connects Barranco with the Pacific Ocean. As we walk among colorful mansions and murals full of art, we will know its history and enjoy beautiful views of the Lima coast.

We will visit Daedalus, one of Barranco’s most emblematic art and design spaces. In this charming cultural corner we will discover a careful selection of crafts, artworks and creations by Peruvian artists, while enjoying its traditional architecture and its atmosphere full of creativity.