Tacna Cathedral – Cathedral tours
Visiting Hours : Mon – Sun 7.00 am – 12.30 pm and 3.00 pm – 7.30 pm.
Location : Opposite the Paseo Cívico.
Tacna
Its construction began in 1875, under the direction of Alejandro Gustav Eiffel’s French company. A neo-renaissance architectural design which incorporated stone mined from the Intiorko and Arunta hills. Work was stopped for many reasons, including the War of the Pacific (1879) and the Chilean occupation. It was formally completed in 1954.
Municipal Theater – Tacna atractions
Visiting Hours : During the performances. Location : Pasaje Calderón de la Barca s/n, opposite the MacLean small square. Tacna Built in 1870 by the Spanish engineer Constantino Martínez del Pino and opened some years later by President José...
Casa de Zela – Attractions Zela House
Visiting Hours : Mon-Sat 08:00-12:00 and 13:30-18:00. Sun 08:00–13:00. Location : Zela street No 542. Tacna Home of Francisco Antonio de Zela, forefather of Peruvian independence. It contains a set of documents about the forefather’s family and a photo...
Paseo cívico – Civic Route
Visiting Hours : During the day and night. Location : City centre. Tacna The heart of the city. At the beginning of the street, visitors can marvel at an allegory to the lady of Tacna in honour of her...
Ornamental Fountain – Peru excursions
Visiting Hours : During the day and night. Location : Located in the Paseo Cívico. Tacna A sculpture made by Frenchman Paul Lienhard, forged in the English Simpson smelting works, measuring some 6 metres high and featuring several fountains....
Tacna Cathedral – Cathedral tours
Visiting Hours : Mon – Sun 7.00 am – 12.30 pm and 3.00 pm – 7.30 pm. Location : Opposite the Paseo Cívico. Tacna Its construction began in 1875, under the direction of Alejandro Gustav Eiffel’s French company. A...
Locumba Valley – Tacna tours
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 93 km north-west of Tacna (1 hour by car). Tacna An inter-Andean valley known for producing excellent wine and pisco. Agriculture is currently the principal activity here, mainly with the production of «ají»...
Miculla Archaeological – excursions Peru
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 22 km north-east of Tacna (30 minutes by car). Tacna Surrounded by an impressive desert landscape that features small mounds, all under the watchful eye of the Wawapas and Miculla hills (1,200 masl,...
Pachía Hot Springs – atractions Peru
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 22.8 km east of Tacna (30 minutes by car). Tacna On the banks of the Caplina River (1,400 masl). Known for their therapeutic properties that help treat neuro-arthritis and skin complaints. With temperatures...
Valle Viejo de Tacna – Tacna Old Valley
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 94 km, 14 km and 18 km from Tacna. Tacna Extensive countryside at between 670 and 1,090 masl. It stretches over a length of 23 km and covers Pocollay, Calana and Pachía districts,...
Monument Complex Battle – Peru
Visiting Hours : Mon – Fri 8.00 am – 1.00 pm / 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm. Location : 8 km north of Tacna (10 minutes by car). Tacna Built in honour of the combatants in the Alliance Battle...
The Lord of Locumba Festival – Tacna tour
Tacna Begins: 14-September Ends: 14-June This is a religious celebration in which national and foreign worshippers participate.
FITAC – Peru excursions
Tacna Begins: 24-August Ends: 31-August FITAC (Feria Internacional de Tacna, or Tacna International Trade Fair) takes place at the exhibition centre in Parque Perú, which covers an area of 20 hectares. This space has been equipped with the infrastructure needed...
Winter Solstice – Night of San Juan
Tacna Begins: 23-June Ends: 24-June A thousand-year-old ritual in which offerings are made to the Pachamama (Mother Earth), and there are artistic and cultural performances.
Homage to the Defenders of Peru
Tacna Begins: 26-May Ends: 26-May A parade and various civic ceremonies take place in the Alliance Heights Historic Monument Complex.
International Cultural of Carnival – Peru
Tacna Begins: 01-February Ends: 16-March Delegations from various regions and border countries participate in this international festival. Typical dances are held with colourful carnival groups that later take part in a contest held at Jorge Basadre Grohmann Stadium. This event...
