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Peru at a glance
- Capital
- Lima
- Population
- 34,352,720
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Calling code
- +51
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- Not recommended
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Peru
Explore Lima, Callao and Arequipa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency PENTime in Callao 21:21UTC-05:00Country codes PE / PER
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Callao. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
7 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru
National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is one option for your time in Callao. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
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- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Larco Museum
Larco Museum is one option for your time in Callao. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Real Felipe Fortress
Real Felipe Fortress is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral, Callao
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Callao is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Parque de las Leyendas
Parque de las Leyendas is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Flag Square, Lima
Flag Square, Lima is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Lima)
Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Lima) is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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LIM
An arrival option for Callao
Jorge Chávez International Airport
4.0 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at LIM
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LIM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 4.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | 183.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | 262.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | 340.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | 356.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | NZC | 390.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Jorge Chávez International Airport
Lima · SPIM
Elevation113 ft
Coordinates-12.0219, -77.114305
Runways
16L / 34R
11506 × 148 ft
CON16R / 34L
11417 × 148 ft
CONCRadio frequencies
LIMA APP119.7 MHz
ATIS127.9 MHz
LIMA CLNC DEL118.5 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
LIMA RDO664.9 MHz
LIMA TWR118.1 MHz
Francisco Carle Airport
Jauja · SPJJ
Elevation11034 ft
Coordinates-11.7831001282, -75.47339630130001
Runways
13 / 31
9220 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
JAUJA RDO126.9 MHz
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport
Huánuco · SPNC
Elevation6070 ft
Coordinates-9.878809928894043, -76.20480346679688
Runways
07 / 25
8202 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
HUANUCO RDO126.9 MHz
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport
Ayacucho · SPHO
Elevation8917 ft
Coordinates-13.1548, -74.204399
Runways
02 / 20
9186 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AYACUCHO RDO126.9 MHz
AYACUCHO TWR118.1 MHz
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport
Chimbote · SPEO
Elevation69 ft
Coordinates-9.14961, -78.523804
Runways
01 / 19
5905 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CHIMBOTE RDO118.1 MHz
Maria Reiche Neuman Airport
Nazca · SPZA
Elevation1860 ft
Coordinates-14.854, -74.961502
Runways
07 / 25
3355 × 65 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
NASCA TWR118.1 MHz
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Getting around Callao
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National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru
Directions ↗National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is one option for your time in Callao. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Larco Museum
Directions ↗Larco Museum is one option for your time in Callao. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Real Felipe Fortress
Directions ↗Real Felipe Fortress is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Callao
Directions ↗St. Joseph's Cathedral, Callao is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Parque de las Leyendas
Directions ↗Parque de las Leyendas is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Flag Square, Lima
Directions ↗Flag Square, Lima is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Lima)
Directions ↗Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Lima) is one option for your time in Callao. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Lima
9,943,800 residents
JAN
22 °C
FEB
23 °C
MAR
22 °C
APR
21 °C
MAY
19 °C
JUN
17 °C
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