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Lima (Callao), Peru
Arrive in Callao, the chief port of Peru, right outside Lima to a place where fishermen in colorful boats fit right in to the picture alongside our ship. Trading routes of the 16th century saw goods from all over Peru make their way across the Andes (by mule!) to Callao, for ships headed to Spain. Explore more of Callao on a South America cruise!
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
El Callao Port
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
PET (Peru Time)
UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "how much does this cost?" in Spanish: "cuánto cuesta esto?" -
Currency & Shopping
Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Native crafts, jewelry and souvenirs. -
Famous For
Take a flight to Machu Picchu, known as the “Lost City of the Incas” and South America’s most intriguing archaeological site. -
Fun Fact #1
Visit the enchanting colonial city of Cuzco with its majestic Plaza de Armas and the ancient Incan fortress of Sacsayhuaman. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Don’t miss your chance to try lomo saltado, a Peruvian stir-fry with beef tenderloin, onions and tomatoes. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Visit the magnificent, 16th-century Cathedral of Lima and the baroque Archbishop’s Palace on the city’s grand Plaza Mayor.