Places to Visit

The Fortress of Real Felipe is the principal tourist attraction of Callao and is considered a patrimony of the nation. It was constructed in 1746 during the colonial period and is the largest of all the fortresses that Spain built. The Army Museum is located in it's sheltered interior. More information can be found in the Tourist Agenda.

Hike through Traditional Callao will find Plaza Grau, Calle Constitución, Pasaje Ronald, Iglesia Matriz and other places of interest. See Tourist Agenda for guided tours.

The Naval Museum has on exhibit canons and other artifacts of warships from the XIX century to the present. Of particular interest are relics of past naval heroes.

Archaeological Callao contains the Pre-Inca ruins of El Paraiso, Complejo de Chivateros, Templo de Media Luna, Huaca Garagay, Templo Piramidal de Kon-Kon; among others. See Tourist Agenda for guided tours.

Excursions to the islands of Callao with the largest being; Isla San Lorenzo, also El Fronton, Islas Palominos, Islas Cavinzas. See Tourist Agenda for guided tours.

Also see section on Cultural Activities of interest.

Tourist Agenda

Real Felipe Fortress
Monday thru Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fees: S/. 2.00 (children and students), S/. 4.00 (adults), S/.7.00 (foreigners), Free (retirees).

From the dock and Pier - Plaza Grau, guided boat tour of Callao Bay. Everyday. Fees: S/. 3.00 (adultos) S/. 2.00 (niños).

Lodgings

Due to its proximity with Lima, the capital of Perú, Callao does not have major hotels. Callao is just a 30 minutes cab ride from the center of Lima. It is better to lodge in Lima. You will find in Lima hotels such as Bolivar, Sheraton, and others. Then take the tour to Callao.

For the adventurous type is best to stay at hostels or guesthouses in Lima and then take the day tour to Callao.

Gastronomy Guide

AH-GUSTO
Fish and Seafood Restaurant - Jirón Ramón Castilla 568, La Perla Alta - Callao.

CHALAQUITO
Fish and Seafood Restaurant - Calle Constitución No. 244 - Callao.

EL RONCAL
Fish and Seafood Restaurant - Malecón Pardo s/n, La Punta - Callao.

LA ALDEA
Fish and Seafood Restaurant - Antonio Raymond 299, Urbanizacion San José - Bellavista, Callao.

MANOLO
Fish and Seafood Restaurant - Malecón Pardo s/n, La Punta - Callao.