Callao
Founded in 1537, Callao is Peru's chief seaport and the country's main gateway, sitting on the Pacific coast as part of the Lima metropolitan area. Central Callao has a walkable centre with cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, while the waterfront reflects a long naval history stretching back to the Viceroyalty of Peru. The city holds a unique constitutional status — granted autonomy equivalent to a department — and is home to Jorge Chávez International Airport, the principal entry point into the country.
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- Population1,300,000
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
Callao: quick answers
Where is Callao?
Callao is in Peru.
How do you get to Callao?
The nearest airport is Lima (LIM), about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Callao?
The warmest month is February, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 16°C62°F. The wettest month is February, with about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Callao?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 46 restaurants, 5 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Callao?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chancay.