Place to visit
Bridge of Sighs, Peru: what it is and when to go
Bridge of Sighs is a bridge in Barranco, Peru (Lima). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 17. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bridge in Barranco, Peru · Architecture
- Where
- Peru
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 17 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -12.14917, -77.02259
What it is and where
Bridge of Sighs is a bridge in Barranco, Peru (Lima). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Lima, where this site lists 111 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.14917, -77.02259; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bridge of Sighs is April to September.
- JanPossible12:38
- FebPossible12:23
- MarPossible12:05
- AprBest time11:44
- MayBest time11:26
- JunBest time11:17
- JulBest time11:21
- AugBest time11:36
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:17
- NovPossible12:34
- DecPossible12:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hermitage of BarrancoChurch in Peru63 m
- Museo de la ElectricidadMuseum in Lima, Peru167 m
- Museo Pedro de OsmaArt museum in Lima, Peru609 m
- Voices for Climate Ecological ParkNature · With kids1.3 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art of LimaMuseum in Lima, Peru1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Architecture
- Queshuachaca: last remaining Inca rope bridge
- Inca Bridge: Bridge providing access to Machu Picchu in Peru
- La Marina Lighthouse: lighthouse in Peru
- Brazil–Peru Integration Bridge: bridge in Border between Peru and Brazil near Iñapari
- German Tower, Lima: clock tower in Lima, Peru
- Puente Bolognesi: bridge in Peru
Every Peru place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridge of Sighs?
It is a bridge in Barranco, Peru. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bridge of Sighs?
April to September. In December there are 12 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 17.
How do you get to Bridge of Sighs?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hermitage of Barranco, Museo de la Electricidad, Museo Pedro de Osma. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
- Lima111 places to see in and around Lima, Peru: Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, Lima District, Larco Museum. Best time: April to September.
- Architecture16 places for architecture in Peru, from Queshuachaca to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PeruBefore travelling to Peru: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but your passport must have six months' validity, and at th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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