The Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) is a historic wooden bridge and a romantic landmark in Barranco, Lima. Visitors can partake in the local tradition of holding their breath while crossing and making a wish.

Hold your breath while crossing this historic wooden bridge and make a wish, a charming Barranco tradition.
In their own words: “One other little funny quirk I should mention about Barranco is that there is a place, a tourist attraction called the Bridge of Sighs. What you're supposed to do is hold your breath as you go across the bridge and make a wish. It's a funny little quirky thing you can do here to make a wish and to create a memory in this neighborhood.”
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