Callao
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AdamoItaliano
Auburn, WA6 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
My wife and I took a taxi from the airport to the old Spanish fort (Fortaleza Real). The drive there was through dilapidated streets and the industrial area around the port. The tour of the fort and its history was fine. But the area immediately surrounding the fort is really sketchy. At 4pm on a Saturday, almost directly in front if the Callou Municipal Building, we were accosted by a man panhandling who showed us a gun in his waistband. We felt lucky he did nothing more. Listen to all the other reviews here about potential danger. Go with a trusted guide or, better yet, don't go at all.
Written February 17, 2024
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JohnByng
Washington DC, DC39 contributions
Feb 2015 • Business
Violent crime is rampant in this part of the city (especially on the road from the airport) and it goes under-reported because the local police make filing a claim so difficult. Avoid.
Written February 7, 2015
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FrancineMessines
Messines257 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
One of our unique experiences in Peru was a boat trip around the islands near the Lima port and admire nature. There were pelicans, pinguins, and ... different populations of sea lions.
We got the opportunity to swim with them and have direct contact.
Snacks and drinks were offered at board and we regret that time went over so fast.
Our organising company was Ecocruzeros and we thank Francisco Zavleta for the pictures he sent us.
We got the opportunity to swim with them and have direct contact.
Snacks and drinks were offered at board and we regret that time went over so fast.
Our organising company was Ecocruzeros and we thank Francisco Zavleta for the pictures he sent us.
Written December 29, 2012
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ChicagoJanice
Aurora, IL503 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
A friend who great up in Callao, Peru took us for an afternoon. We did arrange the trip by private taxi, and the driver accompanied us to lunch and drove us back to Lima. It did appear that getting to the port area by public transportation would be extremely tedious. Anyway, we parked near the rowing club, took a few pictures at the port's tourist harbor, and then walked down along a beautiful malecon. Along the way were beautifully restored old wooden homes, opportunities to put our feet in the water (this is not a sandy beach but rather a pebbly one), gazebos for public use, several interesting places to stop and loiter, including a wooden structure on a pier that offered snacks, mud flats that were covered with sea birds of various types (and there were description pictorial signs so one could identify what you were seeing), and a small stadium where we watched the locals play soccer. At no time did we feel unsafe. Several businesses are nearby, including waterfront restaurants that were fairly expensive and seemed to be geared toward affluent locals or businessmen.
Written April 26, 2013
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AnchorageMelissa
Anchorage193 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
I would recommend the day tour to the Palomino Islands that departs from Callao. Swimming with the sea lions was an awesome experience. We also saw Humboldt penguins and lots of birds. Other than the boat tour, not much to see in Callao.
Written May 26, 2012
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jovenflaco
Lima, Peru25 contributions
Oct 2011
Callao is trying hard to clean up it's image as a haven for drugs and gangs. La punta is a suburb right on the end of Callao near the port. But you have to drive through all the bad areas first. Some might feel nervous like being trapped between the hood and the ocean with only one road in and out. Also, don't speed at all in Callao, the cameras are everywhere, and the fines are over the top.
Written May 9, 2012
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Craig K
West Liberty16 contributions
Nov 2012
The point (la punta) is really great. You just have to go through the rest of Callao to get there. La Punta is safe and good Ceviche restaurants. You can cruise to the island and swim with the sea lions (lobos del mar). Away from La Punta Callao is more or less dangerous for gringos.
Written March 14, 2013
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Terry L
Surrey, Canada202 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Very blue collar working sea port, The city is very scruffy and has little to offer for the casual tourist.The history of this seaport is very interesting and was used in the 1500's by the Manila Gold ships [stripping Inca gold etc] and trading it for very precious Asian goods. Pirates and thieves where a staple back in the day. The back streets ,Nay ,the main streets still have the ancestors of those thieves , so watch out.We got hit up by an extortionist trying to assist us back to the port.Be very careful and travel in a group.
Written November 26, 2014
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,543 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This area is the port that serves Lima. We were advised both by staff on our cruise ship and our tour guides that we should not walk through the area due to high crime rates, drugs, undesirables, etc. So we played safe and observed from the safety of our tour bus. Plenty of police and other security evident on the streets. Never have I seen so many machine guns and small arms carried by security services.
That said, it was interesting to drive through the neighbourhood, see the houses, markets, shops and the other facilities that serve the public. Plenty of pointed bars, steel grills, walls topped by broken glass and razor wire. There is hope, the area is being renovated, new housing and commercial outlets and an art initiative is bringing life and culture back.
The port was founded by the Spanish conquistadors in 1537 and became the most important port in the colonies.
That said, it was interesting to drive through the neighbourhood, see the houses, markets, shops and the other facilities that serve the public. Plenty of pointed bars, steel grills, walls topped by broken glass and razor wire. There is hope, the area is being renovated, new housing and commercial outlets and an art initiative is bringing life and culture back.
The port was founded by the Spanish conquistadors in 1537 and became the most important port in the colonies.
Written May 3, 2017
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Tamiko_Ai
Antibes, France9 contributions
Jun 2015
This Area of Lima has become quite dangerous if you dont know where to go or get lost. What is beautiful about Callao is that still have those Colonial houses,wish make certain areas quite colorful and with its own caracter..But i wouldn´t go with out a good guide or a person from that area.Not need to put yourself in danger.
Written May 2, 2016
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How do I get off of my ship and get a taxi into town without making a prior reservation?
Written February 24, 2019
What is the best way and cost to get from Lima Peru airport to Machuca pitchu
Written September 13, 2018
Hi...I would like to ask where can I buy the tour ticket in Callao? Can I walk in to buy the ticket? Also, how much S/. should I pay if I hope to swim with sea lion? Thank you for your help!
Written August 8, 2015
Soy de trujillo y quiero ir conocer pero tengo una niña de dos años y otra de 5 meses .. podrán disfrutar del paseo?
Es todos los dias? Y cuanto dura el recorrido? ... alguien por favor q respondaa mis ppreguntas. Gracias
Written March 17, 2015
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