Overview
Salto del Fraile is a dramatic ocean-side cliff in Chorrillos where, on weekends, a performer dressed as a friar leaps from the cliff into the Pacific as a tourist spectacle.
Highlights
- Cliff dive show: A performer in monk's robes dives from the rocky outcrop (weekends only).
- Seafood restaurant: The clifftop restaurant serves ceviche and beer with ocean views.
- Coastal scenery: Rugged Pacific coastline with crashing waves.
History
The tradition references a colonial legend of a heartbroken friar who leapt from the cliff. The performance has been a Lima weekend attraction for decades.
Visitor Tips
- Tip 1: The dive show happens on Saturday and Sunday afternoons — ask locally for current times.
- Tip 2: Accessible by taxi from Barranco or Miraflores.
- Duration: 30–45 minutes.