Callao (
El Callao) is the third largest city in
Peru situated some 70 km south-west of
Nueva Chosica and 20 km from
Lima. The population of Callao is 813,300 people (as of 2011). Many people visit Callao each year to take a look at its famous forts and airports.
The closest airport Jorge Chavez Intl (IATA: LIM) is about 10 km away.
Things to do in it
The Real Felipe Fortress was built to defend the main Peruvian port and the city of Lima from pirates and corsairs during colonial times. The fortress was pivotal in the 1866 naval battle between a Spanish fleet sent to South America to " reclaim" its colonies and land batteries in the coast of Peru. The Real Felipe Fortress is currently the Peruvian Army Museum, displaying historical uniforms, weapons and other military paraphernalia.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (IATA: LIM, ICAO: SPJC< templatestyles src=" Nobold/styles. Css" /& gt; formerly SPIM), (Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez), is Peru's main international and domestic airport. It is located in Callao, 11 kilometers (7 mi) from Lima, the nation's capital city and 17 km (11 mi) from Miraflores. Callao, a port city, has integrated transport connections with Lima. During 2017, the airport served 22, 025, 704 passengers. Historically, the airport was the hub for Co…
If you have already seen Callao, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
For pictures of Callao, take a look at our gallery.