Juanito Bar has become a tourist attraction by itself, where locals and foreign visitors enjoy its traditional menu and drinks, which have been served for decades by its owner Don Juan Casusol and currently by his sons Rodolfo, Juan, and Cesar.
Situated in the bohemian and cultural district of Barranco, south of downtown Lima, it preserves its original design and decoration, as it was in 1937, with its faded ceramic floor; liquor bottles piled up in the shelves; walls filled with theater posters and cultural event signs. The sound of the traditional Creole guitarist playing the songs that brings up good memories to the patrons complements the ambience.
Juanito Bar has become a get-together-point for artists and musicians; it has seen many celebrities stopping by to enjoy one of its traditional roast meat or ham sandwiches as well as its drinks such as the Chilcano, made with pisco, the Peruvian liquor. It is indeed the most legendary and bohemian bar in Lima.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Hi guys. Just came across your blog. Great stuff. Gave you mention on my blog and guardian.co.uk. Check this out...
http://goinglocaltravel.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-city-secret-lima.html
Perhaps you can post a "city secret" too? All best, Vicky
Hi Vicky,
I'm sorry for the delay in answering to your comment. I've just found out about your comment and others on the main page of the blogger (First time that it tells me about this matter). Now I'm sure I'll be up to date in terms of comments.
Thank you for your mention about coolPeru in your blog and guardian.co.uk
I'll think about "city secrets" and maybe other secrets from places in Peru that are worth visiting.
Muchas Gracias,
RENZO
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