Margaret’s guidebook
Food scene
Reserve online in advance, especially for the weekends. Portions are big, so is best to share! Estofado de tira with puree is my favourite
216 locals recommend
Isolina Taberna Peruana
101 Av. San MartinReserve online in advance, especially for the weekends. Portions are big, so is best to share! Estofado de tira with puree is my favourite
Really good ceviche!!! Do not miss the Ceviche Imperial or the one with avocado on top!
153 locals recommend
Canta Rana
101 GenovaReally good ceviche!!! Do not miss the Ceviche Imperial or the one with avocado on top!
The 7th best restaurant in the world, enjoy the Nikkei cuisine (mix of Peruvian and Japanese). Reserve online in advance! My favourite are Asado de tira Nitsuke and Dumpling de Cabrito
157 locals recommend
Maido
No. 399 C. San MartinThe 7th best restaurant in the world, enjoy the Nikkei cuisine (mix of Peruvian and Japanese). Reserve online in advance! My favourite are Asado de tira Nitsuke and Dumpling de Cabrito
At the moment it only works as take away but do NOT miss the opportunity to try their ‘trio’ . Is about 25-28 soles and is enough for 2 people!
6 locals recommend
Al Toke Pez
886 Av. AngamosAt the moment it only works as take away but do NOT miss the opportunity to try their ‘trio’ . Is about 25-28 soles and is enough for 2 people!
La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla
1341 Av Paseo de la RepublicaBreakfast ‘pan con chicarrón’
Beso Frances
Inside MAC, escape the avenue and enjoy a coffee in their beautiful garden
Sightseeing
Nice to go and window shop, they sell really nice peruvian and modern crafts. They also have a pretty inside garden café
130 locals recommend
Dédalo
295 Jirón Sáenz PeñaNice to go and window shop, they sell really nice peruvian and modern crafts. They also have a pretty inside garden café
Hyped fair with independent stalls that seek clothes, food. There is usually live music in the weekends evenings
39 locals recommend
La Feria Union de Barranco
108 Jiron UniónHyped fair with independent stalls that seek clothes, food. There is usually live music in the weekends evenings
City advice
Don't miss
Surfing in Makaha beach
Perfect waves for beginners! Try something new and relax watching the sunrise from the sea! I have contacts of surf coaches, just ask me!
Ways to save
Picnic in the Malecon (barranco or miraflores)
Grab some wine and snacks and make you way down to Malecon to enjoy a lovely sunset
Getting around
Avoid walking with your phone at hand
Barranco is pretty touristy, hence, watch out! There are some robbers who hoping to catch foreigners off guard