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Callao

Callao is a major port city in Peru, located on the Pacific Ocean coast. It is the country’s largest and most important port and is the capital of the Constitutional Province of Callao.

Callao is located just west of Lima, the capital of Peru. It is situated on a coastal plain that is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area. The city has an area of 27.7 square miles (71.6 square kilometers) and a population of 862,839 (2020).

Callao is an important economic center in the region and is the main port of entry for international trade. It is also a major tourist destination, with numerous hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

The city has a long and rich history. It was founded in 1537 by Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who conquered Peru. It was the main port of the Spanish Empire in South America and was the site of several important battles during the wars of independence in the early 19th century.

Callao has been an important naval base for centuries. It was the site of the Battle of Callao in 1866, when the Spanish navy defeated a combined Chilean-Peruvian fleet. The city was also the site of the first successful Peruvian submarine mission in the Pacific Ocean in 1954.

Callao is also an important cultural center. It is home to the Museum of Callao, which houses a collection of artifacts from the city’s history, as well as the National University of Callao, which was founded in 1849. The city is also home to several festivals, including the Festival of the Virgen del Carmen and the Festival of the Lord of Miracles.

Callao is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. It is an important economic and cultural center in Peru and is a popular tourist destination.

Excursion tips for a day in Callao

As a tourist in Callao, Peru, there are many exciting activities to do in one day. Here are some of the top things to do:

1. Visit the Real Felipe Fortress, a Spanish fort built in 1747 to protect the port of Callao.

2. Wander around the beautiful Plaza Grau, a vibrant square in the center of the city.

3. Take a boat tour around the harbor and see the sights of the city from the water.

4. Explore the historic downtown area and check out the beautiful colonial architecture.

5. Visit the Parque de las Leyendas, a huge zoo and botanical garden home to hundreds of species of plants and animals.

6. Take a stroll along the Malecon, the coastal promenade, and admire the views of the Pacific Ocean.

7. Visit the Museo de la Cultura Peruana, a museum showcasing the history and culture of Peru.

8. Shop for souvenirs and local crafts at the bustling markets in the city.

9. Learn about Peru's history and culture at the Museo de Arqueología, a museum dedicated to the study of Peruvian archaeology.

10. Enjoy some delicious Peruvian cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the city.

Experience Callao with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Callao. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.

The climate in Callao

The climate in Callao, Peru is generally temperate throughout the year, with warm and humid summers and mild and dry winters. In summer, temperatures range from the high 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit during the day, while in winter temperatures range from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Rainfall during the summer months is abundant and can be quite heavy at times, while during the winter months it is much lighter. The humidity levels in Callao are relatively high throughout the year.

Cruise weather for Callao

Our weather forecast for Callao helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Oct. 4th 2024 Oct. 4th 2024 max: 16.4 °C
min: 15.7 °C
16.9 m/s
21.6 m/s
10.6 %
23.4 m
92.8 %
1,014 hPa
05:49:43
18:04:39
Oct. 5th 2024 Oct. 5th 2024 max: 16.5 °C
min: 15.8 °C
9.7 m/s
10.8 m/s
88.0 %
17.9 m
91.9 %
1,015 hPa
05:49:05
18:04:40
Oct. 6th 2024 Oct. 6th 2024 max: 17.6 °C
min: 15.8 °C
9.0 m/s
9.0 m/s
93.3 %
22.6 m
88.2 %
1,016 hPa
05:48:28
18:04:43
Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 max: 17.1 °C
min: 16.4 °C
25.2 m/s
34.9 m/s
60.2 %
23.7 m
88.1 %
1,015 hPa
05:47:50
18:04:45
Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 max: 16.3 °C
min: 15.8 °C
21.6 m/s
29.5 m/s
5.8 %
23.7 m
90.1 %
1,014 hPa
05:47:14
18:04:48
Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 max: 16.6 °C
min: 15.7 °C
22.7 m/s
27.7 m/s
59.1 %
23.7 m
89.7 %
1,015 hPa
05:46:37
18:04:52
Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 max: 16.7 °C
min: 16 °C
20.3 m/s
25.0 m/s
84.3 %
23.7 m
87.5 %
1,015 hPa
05:46:02
18:04:55
Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 max: 16.7 °C
min: 16 °C
17.4 m/s
20.3 m/s
80.9 %
23.8 m
85.8 %
1,014 hPa
05:45:27
18:05:00
Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 max: 16.7 °C
min: 15.9 °C
12.7 m/s
14.0 m/s
43.8 %
23.5 m
85.2 %
1,014 hPa
05:44:52
18:05:04
Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 max: 16.4 °C
min: 15.7 °C
23.4 m/s
28.1 m/s
26.4 %
23.7 m
90.0 %
1,015 hPa
05:44:18
18:05:10
Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 max: 16.5 °C
min: 15.9 °C
28.1 m/s
32.4 m/s
68.2 %
23.7 m
87.5 %
1,015 hPa
05:43:44
18:05:15
Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 max: 16.5 °C
min: 15.8 °C
26.5 m/s
30.7 m/s
88.9 %
24.0 m
88.1 %
1,015 hPa
05:43:11
18:05:22
Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 max: 16.7 °C
min: 15.9 °C
18.1 m/s
20.8 m/s
95.2 %
24.0 m
87.7 %
1,015 hPa
05:42:39
18:05:28
Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 max: 16.6 °C
min: 15.9 °C
20.5 m/s
23.4 m/s
75.9 %
23.8 m
87.4 %
1,014 hPa
05:42:07
18:05:35

Cruises to Callao

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Scheduled ship calls in Callao, Peru
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 Silver Wind Expedition 07:00 am 08:00 pm
Nov. 14th 2024 Thursday, 14th of Nov. 2024 HANSEATIC inspiration 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 24th 2024 Sunday, 24th of Nov. 2024 MS Oosterdam 02:00 pm 12:00 am
Nov. 25th 2024 Monday, 25th of Nov. 2024 MS Oosterdam 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 26th 2024 Tuesday, 26th of Nov. 2024 MS Oosterdam 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 13th 2024 Friday, 13th of Dec. 2024 Majestic Princess 05:00 am 12:00 am
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 Majestic Princess 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 20th 2024 Friday, 20th of Dec. 2024 MS Marina 10:00 am 12:00 am
Dec. 21st 2024 Saturday, 21st of Dec. 2024 MS Marina 12:00 am 09:00 pm
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 07:00 am 12:00 am
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 12:00 am 12:00 am
Jan. 16th 2025 Thursday, 16th of Jan. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 12:00 am 01:00 pm
Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 Azamara Journey 01:00 pm 12:00 am
Jan. 23rd 2025 Thursday, 23rd of Jan. 2025 Azamara Journey 07:00 am 12:00 am
Jan. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Jan. 2025 Azamara Journey 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 MS Volendam 06:00 am 12:00 am
Feb. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Feb. 2025 MS Volendam 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 Queen Victoria 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 Queen Victoria 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 14th 2025 Friday, 14th of Mar. 2025 MS Amera 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Mar. 2025 MS Amera 12:00 am 01:00 pm
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 HANSEATIC nature 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Mar. 2025 MS Oosterdam 06:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Mar. 2025 MS Oosterdam 12:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 MS Oosterdam 12:00 am 02:00 pm
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 Sapphire Princess 05:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Mar. 2025 Sapphire Princess 12:00 am 04:00 pm
Apr. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Apr. 2025 SH Vega 12:00 am 12:00 am
Sep. 1st 2025 Monday, 1st of Sep. 2025 Crown Princess 05:00 am 12:00 am
Sep. 2nd 2025 Tuesday, 2nd of Sep. 2025 Crown Princess 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Nov. 2025 MS Oosterdam 02:00 pm 12:00 am
Nov. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Nov. 2025 MS Oosterdam 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 HANSEATIC inspiration 12:00 am 12:00 am
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 MS Oosterdam 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Dec. 2025 MS Marina 09:30 am 05:00 pm
Dec. 18th 2025 Thursday, 18th of Dec. 2025 Costa Deliziosa 08:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jan. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Jan. 2026 Silver Dawn 07:00 am 12:00 am
Jan. 19th 2026 Monday, 19th of Jan. 2026 Silver Dawn 12:00 am 11:00 pm
Jan. 20th 2026 Tuesday, 20th of Jan. 2026 Azamara Onward 01:00 pm 12:00 am
Jan. 21st 2026 Wednesday, 21st of Jan. 2026 Azamara Onward 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 18th 2026 Wednesday, 18th of Feb. 2026 P&O Aurora 06:00 am 12:00 am
Feb. 19th 2026 Thursday, 19th of Feb. 2026 P&O Aurora 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Feb. 2026 MS Vista 06:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Mar. 2026 Azamara Quest 07:30 am 12:00 am
Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 Azamara Quest 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 Norwegian Jade 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Mar. 2026 Norwegian Jade 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 24th 2026 Tuesday, 24th of Mar. 2026 MS Artania 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 MS Artania 12:00 am 08:00 pm
Mar. 27th 2026 Friday, 27th of Mar. 2026 MS Oosterdam 06:00 am 12:00 am

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