Puente de los Suspiros, Wooden footbridge in Barranco, Peru
The Bridge of Sighs extends for 30 meters across a stone gorge, connecting Ayacucho Street to the Church of the Hermitage in Lima.
Constructed in 1876 and reconstructed in 1883, the bridge served as a passage for local fishermen traveling between Barranco district and the Pacific coast.
Peruvian composers and writers, including Jose Maria Eguren and Martin Adan, gathered near the bridge to create their artistic works throughout the 1900s.
Visitors can access the bridge daily and walk down the stone pathway known as Bajada de los Banos, which leads directly to the beach.
According to local tradition, people who cross the entire length of the bridge while holding their breath receive the power to fulfill one wish.
Location: Lima province
Location: Barranco District
Inception: February 14, 1876
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: -12.14914,-77.02262
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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