Location: Callao
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Callao in Peru, from South America region, is best know for History Museums. Discover best things to do in Callao with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Museo Larco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
MUSEO LARCO OPENS FROM 9AM TO 10PM, DAILY. The Museo Larco is housed in an exquisite 18th century vice-royal mansion, built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and surrounded by beautiful Gardens. The museum’s galleries exhibit the finest and most magnificent gold and jewelry treasures from Ancient Peru and the renowned erotic collection, one of Peru’s most celebrated attractions. Founded in 1926 and located in Lima, the Museo Larco holds the largest and most important archaeological collection of Ancient Peru in the world. Peru is known worldwide thanks to the legendary Inca Empire on the Andes Mountains; however few are aware that this society existed only for the last 100 years before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. The Museo Larco portrays to the visitor an engaging narrative, recounting 5000 years in the development of Peru’s pre-Columbian history; thus becoming the ideal means to understand and enjoy Ancient Peru. On the Museum’s terraces overlooking its vibrant and stunning Gardens, find Museo Larco´s Café restaurant, where one can savour the best of Peruvian and International cuisine.All in all, it’s accurate to say that to become fascinated by Peruvian history, the journey begins at Museo Larco!
2. Islas Palomino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Roy R
We always, when possible, try to devote a day of our travels to getting on the water. Its a unique perspective of the country we're visiting and its always therapeutic spending time on the seas. We boarded at the port of Callao, just 30 minutes from Lima proper.
Our tour guide provided by the National Reserve tours provided colorful background on the different Islands we visited.Guano Island, named for the guano -- bat and bird waste heavily deposited here is a huge cash crop in Peru and here, the various bird species can be seen flying over and contributing to the national economy.
San Lorenzo Island, unmistakably shaped like a reclining man, was seen by the Incas as a sleeping Apu (mountain God/spirit).
Cavinzas and Palomino Islands are the stars as it is here the vast number of Sea Lions, Humboldt Penguins and Peruvian Pelicans gather in huge numbers along the rocky surface. Our boat edged quite close to each island, providing great photo ops of these beautiful and mesmerizing sea creatures.
Additionally of note: Cavinzas Island was once a prison often compared to Alcatraz Island in San Fransisco, CA, USA. Our guide related colorful and legendary escape attempts made here.In recent history, this prison was home to various political figures of note until it was closed down.
The tour includes the option to swim here with the Sea Lions. Wet suits are provided.
Snacks and drinks are also provided. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
Highly recommend layered clothing. It was overcast the day we went and the wind can get chilly. Jackets definitely came in handy.
Our tour of these local Islands was definitely a worthwhile experience. Highly recommend it while in Lima.
3. Balneario La Punta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Located outside of Lima in the constitutional province of Callao, La Punta is a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and, hence, famous for its seafood. Grab a seat with a view, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere these traditional Neighborhoods offer.
Reviewed By Mario M - Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
If you feel like walking along the coast, enjoying the sun and a great lunch, this is the place. Clean, safe, traditional Neighborhoods, beautiful houses, it is a must in Lima. A well restored zone in Lima where you have plenty of options to enjoy a great lunch. Don´t forget to stop by any of the italian cafes along the streets and enjoy an expresso well done
4. Circuito Magico del Agua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Julie M - Wellington, New Zealand
We met up with a friend, arrived in time for the magical Fountain music show, then walked around experiencing the beauty of the many colourful playing Fountains. We were enthralled by the choreography of the Fountains, colour and volume, dancing in time to the most beautiful classical music. It was a symphony of colour, so clever, so original, so mesmerising. Encore an hour or so later showed famous faces and pictures in the fountains' water and spray. Amazing! We walked through a long arch/tunnel of water, watcherd youngsters enjoying a play area of Fountains which spouted irregularly and spasmodically, soaking them if they were caught! Such fun, screeches of joy and laughter.
Just a few coins to get in, but so worth it. We joined families and folk of all ages at this wonderful park. So memorable!
5. Fortaleza real felipe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, Texas
Amazingly beautiful and well-positioned fort. It is huge. We did not get to do a tour, but wish we had time to. Looks great.
6. Museo de Sitio Naval- Submarino Ex Bap Abtao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Viviana42California - california
My daughter's dad, who is a officer in the Peruvian Navy bring us here for a tour, this was a fun activity recommended for all ages , just READ this, you have to enter a real submarine, so people with mobility issues, or claustrophobic, will not be able to make it.
This submarine belongs to the Peruvian Navy, now retired and is a museum, it was decommissioned in 1998,is now open to the public, entrance is a small fee.
We were a family with a kid elementary school ages and 2 high schoolers, and everybody enjoy it.
7. T&T Turismos y Servicios
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES AND FREQUENCY OF TOURIST SERVICE . Tourism activities in the maritime field that makes our boat staffed appropriately qualified for your trip safe and enjoyable . Home Travel Plaza Grau - Callao , Chucuito Bay , Bay Point , to the San Lorenzo Islands, Fronton Island , Cabinsas Islands, Palomino Islands, and vice versa. Stop will be held at the important points : SAN LOR
Reviewed By Pheel I - Montreal, Canada
Pros:
-Cheapest place I found around the internet
-Amazing experience to do in Lima
-Friendly staff and interactive guide
-Reservation was easy
-They gave us sprite in the boat
Cons:
-Stinks like rotten wet dog
-They changed the departure time from 10 to 11:30 without any notices (make sure you call them the day before or the same morning)
-They didnt give anything to prevent seasickness and it's a rough ride
8. Tour Callao Monumental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Katherine Franc... C
I'm a Peruvian actually living in the USA, and recently went back home to visit my family. And I explored the amazing art walls around callao city, the galleries and little restaurants are highly recommended. I'm so proud that people are taking the initiative to create new activities and explote the potential that this port has, great views, food, history and amazing people.
9. Circuito Magico del Agua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By GypsyinOz
It is a wonderful set of 13 ornamental, cybernetic and interactive Fountains where water, music, light, images and laser effects, in perfect conjunction and harmony, are mixed to present unique and incredible shows.
10. Museo de Arte de Lima - Mali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 934 reviews
The Museo de Arte de Lima - Mali holds the most representative art collection in Peru, tracing 3,000 years of history from the earliest Andean civilizations until modern times. Known as the Palacio de la Exposición, the building that is now home to the museum is located at the entrance to the Lima's historic center and is one of the earliest and most important works built using the new technique of cast-iron construction. On the second floor you will find 34 recently renewed galleries with a selection of the most important works of our collection. Mali has an active program of temporary Exhibitions throughout the year which covers the highlights of local and international art. The temporary exhibition galleries, as well as the Café Mali, store, auditorium, library and education area, are located on the first floor. ***Free admission every Thursday from 3:00 P.M.***
Reviewed By Chimata-no-kami - New York City, New York
The main attraction of this museum is that it lays out the history of Peru through art, from pre-Colombian to modern. Probably the most worthy part is the Cusco school colonial paintings collection, as Larco Museum has a much better pre-Colombian exhibit, and the modern stuff is quite frankly not that interesting. For there are not that many competing day activities in Lima, this should be on your itinerary.
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