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READING BARRANCO TOURIST DISTRICT

READING BARRANCO TOURIST DISTRICT. MISS MARÍA DEL CARMEN ZAVALA ESPINOZA. LABEL THE CARDS TO PICTURES. STARBUCKS COFFEE. NUMBER THE PARAGRAPHS .

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READING BARRANCO TOURIST DISTRICT

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  1. READING BARRANCO TOURIST DISTRICT MISS MARÍA DEL CARMEN ZAVALA ESPINOZA

  2. LABEL THE CARDS TO PICTURES STARBUCKS COFFEE

  3. NUMBER THE PARAGRAPHS In 1870 the famous "Bajada a los Baños", a small footpath that leads from Barranco city to the ocean was constructed. The "Puente de Los Suspiros" (Bridge of Sights) with its stunning view down the 'bajada' was built in 1876. During the War of the Pacific, Barranco was as other wealthy districts of Lima badly looted and set on fire by the invading Chilean troops in 1881. At the beginning of the 20th century Barranco had recovered from the war. Barranco was founded by Spanish settlers and soon got the nickname "city of windmills" as its first inhabitants often used windmills to draw water from their wells. In the following years Barranco developed to the fashionable seaside resort for Lima's high society. Beautiful colonial summer residences were built, where wealthy Limeños spent their weekends and holidays. Many more or less well known Peruvian writers and artist moved to the district and gave Barranco its special romantic and artistic flair that it still has today. In 1940 a strong earthquake hit the region and damaged the district severely. The town recovered and was once again rebuilt. . By the time Peru became independent, it was a thriving retreat for Lima's wealthiest families. It was also a favorite place where international visitors stayed when coming to Lima.

  4. BARRANCO TOURIST DISTRICT HISTORY Barrancowas founded by Spanish settlers and soon got the nickname "city of windmills" as its first inhabitants often used windmills to draw water from their wells. In the following years Barranco developed to the fashionable seaside resort for Lima's high society. Beautiful colonial summer residences were built, where wealthy Limeños spent their weekends and holidays. By the time Peru became independent, it was a thriving retreat for Lima's wealthiest families. It was also a favorite place where international visitors stayed when coming to Lima. In 1870 the famous "Bajada a los Baños", a small footpath that leads from Barranco city to the ocean was constructed. The "Puente de Los Suspiros" (Bridge of Sights) with its stunning view down the 'bajada' was built in 1876. During the War of the Pacific, Barranco was as other wealthy districts of Lima badly looted and set on fire by the invading Chilean troops in 1881. At the beginning of the 20th century Barranco had recovered from the war. Many more or less well known Peruvian writers and artist moved to the district and gave Barranco its special romantic and artistic flair that it still has today. In 1940 a strong earthquake hit the region and damaged the district severely. The town recovered and was once again rebuilt

  5. CUT AND PASTE THE MISSING BUILDINGS: 1. STA. CRUZ DE BARRANCO IS ACROSS FROM THE PARK ON THE CORNER OF THE CITY HALL AND PEDRO DE OSMA, 2 . STARBUCKS IS NEXT TO PASEO CHABUCA GRANDA, ON THE RIGHT, 3. THE CITY HALL IS NEXT TO PASEO CHABUCA ON THE LEFT . 4. RESTAURANTS ARE OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL PARK , ON GRAU AVENUE, NEXT TO TERRAZAS. P EDRO DE OSMA GRAU CITY HALL PARK STREET

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