Top 5 Bridges in Lima Region, Peru

Reviewed By RGSOUNDF - Mercerville, United States

Originally built almost 150 years ago, then destroyed during the Pacific War (with Chile) 4 years after, and rebuilt again, the Puente de Los Suspiros is one of the most important and well recognized tourist landmarks of Barranco district. The bridge offers good views to the neighboring area including the church Iglesia La Ermita and a part of the Pacific Ocean (both on the left), the picturesque narrow street, or rather pathway, all the way down, Bajada de los Baños, small cafes and graffiti below, Parque de la Cruz right in front of you, and the statue, on the right, of Chabuca Granda (1920-1983), the great Peruvian singer of música criolla who immortalized the location in her eponymous 1960 song (the singer statue also features an equestrian memorial to her close friend, José-Antonio Lavalle, the heir of the prominent family and a great advocate of Peruvian agriculture). The local tradition says, that upon stepping on the bridge for the first time ever, if you cross it entirely without taking a single breath, your wishes come true. Even though a dedicated visit to the Bridge of Sighs may not impress you that much, but usually such visit would necessarily include a tour in Barranco, and thus is highly recommended. We have visited the bridge both during the day and at night, and would suggest you choose the nighttime when the location, well illuminated and somewhat magical, takes on a more festive appearance.