Lima: Monumental Callao tour
ID: GYG445298-801203
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Meet Monumental Callao, which was one of the hottest neighborhoods and is today one of the most important references for art and social transformation in Peru.
Callao is the main port of Peru, it is located 1 hour and 20 minutes from the city of Lima.
Monumental Callao is an urban art project that seeks to promote a cultural movement that integrates the community and improves the quality of life of the residents through the artistic and cultural development of the area. Resident artists are betting on this space, instructing local children and youth in their art, fostering and training future artists, and providing job opportunities for local youth.
This tour includes the most outstanding sites of this place, up to one of the new areas called Zona Callao Monumental.
On this tour you will also explore the Monumental Callao that includes a visit to Plaza Grau, Plaza José Gálvez, the traditional street of Jirón Constitución 250, additionally some art galleries and finally a lot of Graffiti art.
Be impressed during the tour to Callao, admire unique buildings such as the Real Felipe Fortress, the incredible street art, and how the local community has managed to transform this area into a highly relevant tourist spot. Spend a quiet moment in Plaza Grau del Callao where you will appreciate the popular beaches and the view of San Lorenzo Island.
Callao is the main port of Peru, it is located 1 hour and 20 minutes from the city of Lima.
Monumental Callao is an urban art project that seeks to promote a cultural movement that integrates the community and improves the quality of life of the residents through the artistic and cultural development of the area. Resident artists are betting on this space, instructing local children and youth in their art, fostering and training future artists, and providing job opportunities for local youth.
This tour includes the most outstanding sites of this place, up to one of the new areas called Zona Callao Monumental.
On this tour you will also explore the Monumental Callao that includes a visit to Plaza Grau, Plaza José Gálvez, the traditional street of Jirón Constitución 250, additionally some art galleries and finally a lot of Graffiti art.
Be impressed during the tour to Callao, admire unique buildings such as the Real Felipe Fortress, the incredible street art, and how the local community has managed to transform this area into a highly relevant tourist spot. Spend a quiet moment in Plaza Grau del Callao where you will appreciate the popular beaches and the view of San Lorenzo Island.
Highlights
- Rediscovering the beautiful streets of Callao
- Observe the amazing architecture of its buildings
- Callao after 485 years, is still the main maritime terminal in the country.
- Walk the streets full of history, urban art, gastronomy and local culture
- An inevitable route when visiting the Peruvian capital.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be at meeting plaxe 15 minutes before departure.
Please be at meeting place 15 minutes before departure.
Please be at meeting place 15 minutes before departure.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.