| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 18:40 | 4 hrs 30 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 08:20 | 22:20 | 4 hrs 40 mins | VIEW PRICE |
The travel from Lima to Barranca takes about 3-4 hours, while you go across 118,7 mi (191 km) on the highway. The bus company Movil Tours covers this route, providing bus tickets at s/ 20 in several schedules, the buses leave from 5:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. The buses leave from the terminal located in Paseo de la Republica 749 or Alfredo Mendiola 3883 in Lima, destination to Av. Luis Vega Tello in Barranca. The climate in Barranca is desert, with no rains throughout the year and an average temperature of 66 °F (18,9 °C).
You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Lima to Barranca. Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!
If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Lima to Barranca and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from Barranca to Lima with redBus.
"The City of Kings", as Lima is known, was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and became the center of Spanish power in Peru, during the colonial period.The urban planning of Lima is one of the colonial models in South America. Lima is known for its social, economical and cultural growth and stands out as the cultural center of Latin America; besides that, Lima is the home of San Marcos National University, the most ancient from America, founded in 1551.Lima is famous for being the viceroyalty capital of Peru and one of the cities most important of South America in the spanish regime period; after its independance in 1821 the city became the republic's capital. Before this period, the Baroque and Neoclassical style took the power on the streets, impregnating those architectural styles in the main constructions. The capital counts a high variety of tourist attractions that combine history and modernity, as you can see on the Historical Center. Another strong point of Lima is the food, there are many restaurants from the 3 Peruvian regions where you can live a complete gastronomical experience, given that the population is multicultural and mostly migrant. Live Peru from one of its corners, and enjoy tasting the culture that Peru offers you!
Barranca is a port town located two hours away from Lima. It is a modern city with over 65 000 residents, and is an important trade hub for the country. During the past century Barranca, as many other coastal cites, was home to "haciendas" dedicated to the production of sugar, and mostly employed slaves for this work. Today, Barranca is well known for its beaches, which make it an atractive tourist destination during the summer. Recently, the archeological complex of Caral was discovered near Barranca, and is now believed to be the oldest remains of civilization in all Latin America.
You can purchase a ticket for the bus of your choice to any destination in Peru by logging in to the official redBus site which is redbus.pe . This website is easy to use and you can buy your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can visit one of the terminals in Lima and visit the counter of the bus company of your choice, wait your turn in the attention queue, select the seat you want and buy your ticket. But if you prefer to avoid all that, you can simply enter redbus.pe and buy your bus ticket online in just 5 minutes and with the comfort of your home or office.
Yes, you must print it out before boarding, remember that all passengers will have to print their bus ticket that was sent to their email in PDF format and then be exchanged for a physical ticket at the counter of the bus company with which you are going to make the trip.
Yes, you can, but this feature is limited to only a few bus companies in Peru. Please contact the bus company of your choice if you need to make any changes.
At redBus we have several payment methods that we offer our customers. The most common for most of them are credit cards but you can check all of them on the home page of the site redbus.pe
In order to make your trip cheaper, redBus offers different discounts, which you can find out here: https://www.redbus.pe/info/OfferTerms
The distance is 175 km
The distance is 3 or 4 hours
In Red Bus, There's a variety of departures wich depemds on the season.
You can travel through these companies: Costeño Express, Instabus, Latham, Norte Chico Barranca and Turismo Barranca.
The companies and departures depends on the season.
The terminals from you can travel : La Victoria, Los Olivos and Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte.
Yes, you can travel with your DNI or passport even if it has expired.
For children, it is necessary to also present a notarial authorization, signed by the parents allowing the trip, with their IDs attached to the document. In case of the decease of any of the parents, or if the child is only recognized by one of them, the consent of the surviving parent will be enough.
Unfortunately, no. However, you can reschedule the travel date by contacting the bus operator. This feature is limited to just a few companies.
In redBus, the ticket from Lima to Barranca starts from S/25.00 PEN. These prices vary according to the season, transportation company, and service.
The climate in Barranca is warm and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 19 °C to 29 °C and is rarely below 18 °C or above 30°F. The best times of year to visit Barranca for hot-weather activities are from early April to late July and from mid-August to early September.
Barranca offers a variety of accommodation options and hotels open year-round. From luxurious hotels with ocean views or pools to simple rooms in the city center, there is something to meet every tourist's needs and budget. Most hotels in the city include shared lounges, bars, and free Wi-Fi.
Due to the wide range of fish and hydrobiological species in its waters, Barranca offers a diverse array of ceviches, escabeches, parihuelas, fried dishes, and fish stews made with various types of fish and seafood. The city also has other iconic dishes like “Meneao de pavo,” tamales from Supe, and salchicha supana. For dessert, Barranca is known for alfajores, turrones, alfeñiques, and fig fritters.
● Sacred City of Caral: The 5000-year-old 626-hectare archaeological site of The Sacred City of Caral-Supe is located on a desert terrace overlooking the green valley of the Supe river. Is the oldest center of civilization in the Americas. Exceptionally well-preserved, the site is impressive in terms of its design and the complexity of its architecture, especially its monumental stone and earthen platform mounts and sunken circular courts.
● Plaza de Armas: It has a simple infrastructure, in tribute to the districts.
● Museo Bolivariano: This is a museum dedicated to one of the liberators of Peru, Simon Bolivar. From this place in Pativilca, the liberator began to plan the wave of independence of Peru.
● Fortaleza de Paramonga: It’s a construction in pyramidal form, of the time of the Chimu culture. Even though it is called a fortress it is known that it also had a sacred space very similar to what today is Pachacamac. Construction made completely of adobes and it has three levels, it is mentioned that the superior enclosures are constructions made by the Inca.
● La Casa de las Brujas: This is the Paramonga guest house and was used to host the former officials. With the passing of the years, the legend arose that witches met in that place; Its gloomy atmosphere at the time and the shape of its ceiling that look like witch hats influenced it to earn the name of the House of Witches.
● Beaches: The beaches circuit is one of the main tourist attractions in Barranca. There are Chorrillos beach, Miraflores beach, Puerto Chico beach, El Colorado, La Bandurria and Atarraya, La Isla del Faraón, Caleta Vidal, Pucusana, Quitacalzón, Viño Chico and others.
● February 8 - Fiesta de la Virgen de Lourdes en Barranca: Religious and social festival in honor of the patron saint of Barranca. It includes gastronomic fairs and musical shows.
● Semana Santa (Holy week): Processions are held and several districts of Barranca prepare a lot of socio-cultural activities, handmade crafts, and gastronomic fairs, among other musical and traditional activities.
● From April 29 to May 2 The festival of the three crosses: Is a religious procession that includes music, dances, and fireworks for 2 days in a row.
● October 5 - Anniversary of Barranca: A program of activities is carried out, including gastronomic and artisan festivals.
Barranca by bus: The distance between Barranca and Lima is 189.7 km and the journey takes 3 to 4 hours.
There are 2 options to get around in Barranca, you can travel by public transport or by taxi:
● Public bus: It is the cheapest way to get around the city. Rates can vary from s/. 1 to s/. 3 for short distances. To get around by this means you have to investigate the bus routes.
● Taxi: A faster and safer way to travel. The rates are a little higher, varying from s/.5 and depending on the length or time it took to arrive.
Here are some dishes you must try in Barranca:
- Tacu tacu de mariscos
- Cebiches
- Parihuela de cangrejo
- Meneao de pavo
- Los tamales de Supe
- La salchicha supana.
- Alfajores, turrones, alfeñiques, buñuelos and stuffed figs.
The Peruvian souvenir and gifts you can buy are:
- Salchicha supana
- Tamales
- Los “alfeñiques” o "melcocha",
- Alfajores
Barranca is one of the provinces of Lima that can be visited at any time of the year. Its main tourist attractions are the beach circuits, on-site museums and its gastronomy. Barranca is a city where you can find peruvian handmade crafts. At the center of the city you can start the excursions to visiting the archaeological center of Caral which is considered the oldest civilization in America with more than 5000 years of history.
In Barranca you will find culture and history visiting the site museums and Caral, the oldest city in America. In addition to enjoying the beaches, you can take advantage of creating a gastronomic route, you will not regret it!
Are you thinking about taking a vacation, a business trip or want to visit your family in Barranca, do not worry! at redBus you can find the best prices from the most important bus companies in Peru, just check the list of companies and schedules that appear in the results and get the best rates with the best low-cost prices so that your trip is not only comfortable and enjoyable but also economical. so do not hesitate and buy your ticket at redBus.
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