Callao Peru Cruise Port

Callao is a Peruvian seaside city and region on the Pacific Ocean in the Lima metropolitan area. Callao is Peru's chief seaport and home to it…
Callao is a Peruvian seaside city and region on the Pacific Ocean in the Lima metropolitan area. Callao is Peru's chief seaport and home to its main airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport. Callao municipality consists of the whole Callao Region, which is also coterminous with the Province of Callao. Founded in 1537 by the Spaniards, the city has a long naval history as one of the main ports in Latin America and the Pacific, as it was one of vital Spanish towns during the colonial era. Central Callao is about 15 km west of the Historic Centre of Lima.
  • Country: Peru
  • Region: Callao
  • Founded: 6 March 1537
  • Founded by: Diego Ruiz
  • Elevation: 5 m (16 ft)
  • Area code: 14
  • Provinces: Constitutional Province of Callao

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