Barrios Altos

Lima, Peru

One of the most traditional areas of Lima of yesteryear, which was given the name 'Barrio Alto' due to the slight slope it is on. Up until the 1960s, composers, intellectuals and bohemians took the notion of the Creole way of life to its limits and their favourite hangout was this area of Lima with its colonial origin. The most attractive monuments are: 'La Quinta Heeren', 'la Casa de las Trece Monedas', 'La Iglesia de las Trinitarias' and 'el Molino de Santa Clara'. There are special tours around this part of town which has an enchantment all of its own.

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