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"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." RW Emerson


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District Of Barranco: Beautiful Barranco
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  • All you have to do is just walk around this lovely distrinct and you'll fall in love with its color, flavor and romanticism. Locals in Lima are a very romantic people and the EL Puente de los Suspiros (the Bridge of Sighs) is the perfect example of the expression of their infatuation with love.

    Barranco used to be Lima's largest beach resort and is a bohemian suburb home to some of Peru's most prestigious artists and writers (so they say).

    I personally love the houses, the coasts, the colors and the activity. The crowd seems young and vivacious. A definite must see at night!

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    Address: South of downtown Lima on the Pacific coast.
    Directions: South Of Miraflores
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    District Of Miraflores: Miraflores parks
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  • Lima District Of Miraflores
  • Park of Love's (Parque del Amor)
  • beautiful walls
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  • The parks are what make Miraflores great, in my opinion. The Park of Love (Parque del Amor) features some great, colorful tile walls and a great view. However, the park smells a little unpleasant.

    The Lighthouse Park (Parque el Faro) also has a great view from the cliff and offers a great seat for locals playing soccer.

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    Directions: Southwest Of The Centrum Of Lima
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    District Of Miraflores: Miraflores Square
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  • I can't remember the name. I've also heard it called the Miraflores Roundabout. It's on the on Av. Jose Pardo. It has a lovely park, some pretty building and promising markets. I watched some locals do some type of yoga in the shaded area in the park. There were dozens are artists selling their painting and the Cathedral was great.

    Not far from there was a local market (I felt a little conspicious with my light hair and skin) where I just plain absorbed the sights and smells (some not so great as others).

    An Inca market nearby was Artesanias Urin Huanca S.A.

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    Address: Off the Av. Jose Pardo
    Directions: Southwest Of The Centrum Of Lima

    The Inca market is located at Av. Ricardo Palma 205 Miraflores
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    Plaza Mayor And Surroundings: Glorious buildings!
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  • The main square in downtown Lima is glorious at night. The buildings are flooded with lights and people congregate everywhere. The people add a seems of excitement that is thrilling.

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    Address: Centrum of Lima
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    Things To Do: Enjoy the coast
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  • Lima - A Sunday morning on the Miraflores coast
  • A Sunday morning on the Miraflores
  • coast
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  • I had a great time just sitting and watching the local people relax on the rocky beaches. The sun is soothing and the sightseeing is sure to please. But don't expect any kind of sandy beach -- it's just rocks here.

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    Address: Miraflores coast
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    Comments for laura4n8 about Lima
    JetlagCity Fri Jun 3, 2005 22:27 UTC
     Very impressive use of your time here! Miraflores and Barranca both sound great!
    jcots Mon Mar 28, 2005 23:22 UTC
     I also stayed in this park in fron of the beach!!!
    neilward Wed Feb 2, 2005 15:24 UTC
     Tjhe Park of love,did you see "The Kiss!!"?
    pchamlis Fri Nov 26, 2004 16:28 UTC
     Looks like you got a lot of bang for your 25 hour buck, Laura. We didn't spend much time in Lima, either.... but I enjoyed the short visit. Nice page and hello from Tallahassee.
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