Lima: full day monumental Callao
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Discover and be fascinated by these incredible places and learn a little more about the history of this amazing place.
Highlights
- Enjoy a magnificent day full of culture and history.
- Visit the most impressive fortress in Callao
- Explore the most representative places in the Callao district
Description
9.00 a.m. Pick-up at your hotel Visit to the Real Felipe fortress, a symbol of Callao and all of Peru, for being the only military construction of the viceroyalty (dating back to the mid-18th century); its purpose was to protect the port against attacks by pirates and corsairs from around the world. Walk through the streets of monumental Callao (Historic Zone of Callao) Transfer by private transport through the neighborhood of Italian immigrants. Chucuito of picturesque little houses built since the 19th century, which leads to the last neighborhood of Callao. Visit to 'La Punta', the smallest neighborhood of Callao, where we will visit the Malecón Pardo with a view of the Callao islands and the boardwalk. 13.00 Lunch. Free / Not included 2:30 pm Walk through the 'Poza la Arboleda' wetland (refuge for hundreds of guano and migratory birds). Explanation of the place, view of the Chorrillos coast and free time for photos or a boat ride to Gilligan Island. 3:00 pm Return to Lima in private transport to your hotel. End of our services.
Includes
Tourist transport
Visit to historic Callao
View of Chucuito
Walking tour of the main church, the lighthouse, the squares, the Pueblo canyon, the Punta promenade, the Arenilla wetland
Panoramic view of the Callao Islands
Explanation of the Real Felipe Fortress and the King's Tower
Entrance tickets to the Real Felipe museum
first aid kit
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund