Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Ilo

Ilo is a town in Moquegua district, Peru, home to about 53,476 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 22 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 11 parks and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cape Coles (13 km), Catedral Santo Domingo (81 km) and Toquepala Caves (94 km).

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Ilo, Peru
Ilo, Moquegua district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ilo at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Population
about 53,476
Coordinates
17.6319° S, 71.3411° W
Places within 50 km
58 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ilo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ilo: 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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Beaches & coast near Ilo

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ilo. The closest is Malecon Costero (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Ilo

34 churches within 100 km of Ilo. The closest is La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ilo

28 parks within 100 km of Ilo. The closest is Plaza José Olaya (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ilo

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ilo. The closest is Francisco Bolognesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ilo

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ilo. The closest is Susuca (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ilo

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilo. The closest is Cruz (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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How to reach Ilo

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    Within 15 km of Ilo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ilo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2240Malecon Costero (1 km)
    Churches1134La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (1 km)
    Parks1128Plaza José Olaya (1 km)
    Forts & heritage418Francisco Bolognesi (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves39Susuca (12 km)
    Other attractions18Glorieta José Gálvez (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Cruz (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Cape Coles (13 km)
    Museums13Museo Chiribaya (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Bofedales de Ite (59 km)
    Caves01Toquepala Caves (94 km)
    Waterfalls01Mollisaja (94 km)

    Ilo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilo?

    Cape Coles (nature spot, about 13 km), Plaza José Olaya (park, about 1 km), Parque Marbella (park, about 1 km), La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (church, about 1 km), Plaza Frank Archibal (park, about 1 km), Malecon Costero (beach, about 1 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 22 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 11 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ilo?

    Malecon Costero, about 1 km by road; Playa Las Enfermeras (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ilo?

    La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días, about 1 km by road; Capilla San Francisco De Asis De Miramar (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ilo?

    Plaza José Olaya, about 1 km by road; Parque Marbella (0 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilo?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ilo

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