"The great harbour in South America" Callao by El_Sueco

Callao Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 115 photos

The city of Callao is the capital in the Constitutional Province of Callao. It has grown together with Lima and is now a part of the Lima Metropolitan area.
The Port of Callao is an important harbor.

La Punta - Restaurants

Most of peoples life: food, work and economy are dedicated to things in connection with the sea.
Callao also give space for the Aeropuerto de Jorge Chávez (from the start thought only as a temporary solution).

A walk at La Punta

In 1947 the famous norwegian Thor Heyerdahl started his Kon-Tiki expedition from Callao.

Last visit to Callao: Jun 2002
Intro Updated Jan 3, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Take a walk at the beach at La Punta Favorites (2)

Take a walk at the beach. Look at all the beautiful small stones that covers the beach. I could easily collect more than... more travel advice

Fortaleza del Real Felipe Things to Do (2)

The fortress was constructed to protect Callao and was completed 1767 after 20 years work. It has the form of a... more travel advice

See the sun set at La Punta Favorites (2)

A place for a beautiful view of the sun set is La Punta, Callao. The sun sets at 6-6.30 P.M all the year round. Be... more travel advice

La Punta Things to Do (2)

A beautiful place to visit is "La Punta". It is situated at the "point" (punta) of Callao. Se map in the travellog. You... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 3, 2003

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Comments (2)

chancay Jul 27, 2004 at 2:57 AM Report Abuse

Chim Pum..Callao!!
matcrazy1 Oct 25, 2002 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

Another nice page and place to visit. I like La Punta and the pelicans pics most :-)