Meoweler
Peru

Callao / Ceviche, Sunsets, and Serenades Aplenty

MeowScore 😼72/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

🏰🍽️
january

Visit colonial fortresses and enjoy the Mistura gastronomic festival. 😻🎉🍴

🎉🍹
february

Watch the carnival parade and try Chicha Morada. 😻🎭🍹

🎉🐟
march

Celebrate the founding of Callao and taste ceviche in Semana Santa. 😻🇵🇪🍤

🏊‍♀️🦁
april

Explore the abandoned island of San Lorenzo and watch sea lions. 🏝️😻🌊

🌊🌞
may

Enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean and observe marine birds. 🌅😻🦅

🏛️🔍
june

Visit the museums of the Real Felipe Fortress and admire the war relics. 🏰😻🛡️

🐟🎉
july

Participate in the Marine Festival and watch the fishermen's parade. 🎣😻🚣‍♂️

🏺💡
august

Explore the pre-Inca Huaca Bellavista pyramid and learn about the ancient cultures. 🏛️😻🗿

🎉🍚
september

Enjoy the Spring Festival and taste the Callao-style rice with chicken. 🍗😻🌺

🏖️👀
october

Walk along the La Punta boardwalk and watch the sea turtles. 🚶😻🐢

🎥🍿
november

Join the Callao International Film Festival and watch avant-garde movies. 🎬😻🎭

🎶🎁
december

Attend the Navidad Porteña and listen to the Marinera music. 🎵😻🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Callao is neither extremely cheap nor expensive. Prices are similar to other major cities in Peru. It is advisable to bargain in markets and avoid touristy areas.

Bargain in markets and eat at local places to save money.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

port city

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

port city

Callao is mainly visited for its port, so most tourists tend to spend a day or two here before heading to Lima.

Tipping

0%

No common tipping in Callao.

Tipping

0%

No common tipping in Callao.

Cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is accepted in some places. It's common to leave small change for exceptional service.

internet situation

meh Speed

Slow internet speeds

meh Availability

Internet available but intermittent

good Cellular

Good cellular network coverage

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

In this pawsitively purrfect paradise, feline adventurers bask in sun puddles while watching birds serenade the port's vibrant catmosphere.

Delight your whiskers with seafood freshly caught by fellow maritime mousers, then stroll through the fishy aroma as you explore remarkable Colonial tailchitecture.

Things to do

The mainstream

🌅
El Morro
🐾
Fortaleza del Real Felipe Mall
🏛️
Plaza Grau
🐟
La Punta
🏰
Real Felipe Fortress

The mainstream

🌅
El Morro

A cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean that's meow-nificent for sunset views and a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's also a great place for cat selfies! 📷

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🐾
Fortaleza del Real Felipe Mall

A meow-velous shopping and dining center built around the Real Felipe Fortress. It's a great place to paw around for souvenirs and enjoy a tasty bite to eat. 🛍️

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🏛️
Plaza Grau

The purr-fect place for cat-watching and scratching your paws. This plaza has beautiful architecture and a statue of Admiral Grau, a hero in Peru's history. 🐈

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🐟
La Punta

A claw-some district in Callao with a long boardwalk that gives cats a great view of the ocean. It's also the perfect spot for fresh seafood and afternoon catnaps. 😻

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🏰
Real Felipe Fortress

Paws down, the most impressive historical landmark in Callao. Built in the 18th century to defend the city from pirates, it's now a museum filled with cat-ivating exhibits. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

💀
Callao Cemetery
🏰
Real Felipe Fortress
🌳
El Olivar Park
🌊
Barranco de San Pedro
🐟
La Punta Port

Off the beaten path

💀
Callao Cemetery

An eerie yet fascinating cemetery where cats can stroll among the tombstones of Peru's famous figures. Just make sure to keep the tail upright!

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🏰
Real Felipe Fortress

A historic fortress that offers stunning views of the ocean and Callao. Cats can imagine being pirates while exploring its walls and tunnels.

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🌳
El Olivar Park

A peaceful oasis full of olive trees that provide ample shade for cats to nap in. There's also a pond where cats can admire the ducks and fish.

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🌊
Barranco de San Pedro

A hidden cove with crystal-clear waters that cats can paddle in and explore the rocks. Just be careful not to get wet paws!

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🐟
La Punta Port

A charming little port where cats can bask in the sun and watch fishing boats come and go. The perfect spot for a lazy afternoon.

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Eating ceviche on the beach

In Callao, cats can indulge in delicious seafood while soaking in the sun on the coast. Don’t forget to try ceviche, the national dish made from raw fish marinated in lime juice.

Exploring the Real Felipe Fortress

This historic fortress in Callao played a crucial role in the country’s fight for independence. Cats can take a tour and learn about the fascinating history and architecture of the fortress.

Visiting the Callao Cemetery

The Callao Cemetery is the final resting place of many of Peru’s famous writers, artists, and politicians. Cats can pay their respects while admiring the ornate mausoleums and statues.

Useful external sites

www.peruhop.com

Peru Hop↗

Bus travel company offering various routes in Peru including stops in Callao

www.municallao.gob.pe

Callao Monumental↗

Municipal website with information about cultural events and attractions in Callao

www.calaodivecenterperu.com

Callao Dive Center↗

Dive center offering diving tours and certification courses in Callao

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