Callao Hotels

Approximately 14 km from downtown Lima, Callao still possesses some of the best examples of colonial mansions and plazas (Plaza Gálvez and Plaza Grau chief among them) in Lima.

Visitors here can also check out the Real Felipe fortress, which dates back to 1747, when it was built to defend Lima's primary the port from pirates. Also worth a visit is La Punta, a traditional district that once was the home Lima's aristocracy.Of particular interest is the sea-side promenade, beaches and homes.

Off the coast of Callao are a set of islands that can be visited by tours leaving from Plaza Grau square, near the Real Felipe fortress.