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Local favourite fort · Tacna, Peru

Simón Bolívar

Simón Bolívar is a fort in Tacna, Peru.

Simón Bolívar: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Simón Bolívar

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Simón Bolívar — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.01812, -70.25579. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Simón Bolívar open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Simón Bolívar yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Simón Bolívar?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Simón Bolívar?

    Nearby: Bab ul Islam (dargah, 0 km), Catedral de Tacna (church, 1 km), Cripta de los Héroes (fort, 4 km), Museo de Sitio del Alto de la Alianza (museum, 6 km), Valle de Lluta (viewpoint, 59 km), Playa Chinchorro (beach, 61 km).