Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Callao

Callao is a city in Lima district, Peru, home to about 813,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 256 places to visit — 101 forts & heritage, 42 museums, 33 churches and 31 parks. The must-see places are Real Felipe Fortress (4 km), Huaca Palomino (7 km) and Larco Herrera Museum (7 km).

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Callao, Peru
Callao, Lima district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Callao at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Population
about 813,264
Coordinates
12.0566° S, 77.1181° W
Places within 50 km
256 (87 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Callao

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Callao: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Callao

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Callao. The closest is Huaca San Marcos (4 km); the best-known is Real Felipe Fortress (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Callao

42 museums within 100 km of Callao. The closest is Museo Naval del Perú (4 km); the best-known is Larco Herrera Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Callao

33 churches within 100 km of Callao. The closest is Parroquia Carmen de la Legua (3 km); the best-known is Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de María (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Callao

32 parks within 100 km of Callao. The closest is Plaza Bolivar (8 km); the best-known is Campo de Marte (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Callao

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Callao. The closest is Parque de Las Leyendas (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Callao

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Callao. The closest is Santa Rosa (14 km); the best-known is San Cristobal Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Callao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Callao
  2. 4 km Real Felipe Fortress · heritage site, Callao
  3. 11 km Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de María · church, Lima
  4. 2 km Larco Herrera Museum · museum, Lima
  5. 1 km Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado · heritage site, Lima
  6. 1 km Huaca Palomino · heritage site, Lima
  7. 7 km Back to Callao

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    Within 15 km of Callao

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Callao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage101101Huaca San Marcos (4 km)
    Museums4242Museo Naval del Perú (4 km)
    Churches3333Parroquia Carmen de la Legua (3 km)
    Parks3132Plaza Bolivar (8 km)
    Other attractions2525BAP Abtao (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Parque de Las Leyendas (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Santa Rosa (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44El Fronton Island (12 km)
    Beaches & coast34La Pampilla (14 km)
    Caves44Maqueta de Machu Picchu (4 km)
    Waterfalls33Catarata De Challape Huariquiña- Matucana (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna Antacocha (93 km)

    Callao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Callao?

    Real Felipe Fortress (heritage site, about 4 km), Huaca Palomino (heritage site, about 7 km), Larco Herrera Museum (museum, about 7 km), Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado (heritage site, about 8 km), Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de María (church, about 8 km), National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (museum, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Callao?

    256 places on Spotwander: 101 forts & heritage, 42 museums, 33 churches, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Callao?

    Huaca San Marcos, about 4 km by road; Real Felipe Fortress (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Callao?

    Museo Naval del Perú, about 4 km by road; Museo de Sitio Naval Submarino (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Callao?

    Parroquia Carmen de la Legua, about 3 km by road; World Mission Society Church of God (Wmc) English.watv.org (Ahn Sahng Hong, Passover, Elohim) (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Callao?

    Start in Callao, visit Real Felipe Fortress, then Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de María, then Larco Herrera Museum, then Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado, then Huaca Palomino, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Callao?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Callao’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Callao on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.