Chorrillos is a district of the city of Lima. It gets its name from the Spanish word for "trickle of water". The district was originally founded as San Pedro de los Chorrillos and served as a deluxe beach resort until the late 18th century, when it was almost completely destroyed by Chilean forces during the War of the Pacific. It is famous for its beach resorts at La Herradura. A planetarium is located there, built on the historical Morro Solar. The only natural protected area in metropolitan Lima, the Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone, is located in Chorrillos.
Barranco is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian district. It used to be a fashionable beach resort for the old Lima aristocracy. The name Barranco (cliff) is descriptive of its coastline, featuring a cliff overlooking a small sand strip (now flanked by a highway, Costa Verde Ave.) which runs from Miraflores to Chorrillos.
Best Tour including a Barranco and/or Chorrillos visit:
