Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, it is ideal for practicing artisanal fishing and enjoying impressive landscapes of the south coast.
The city of Ilo is located within the province of the same name, in the Moquegua region; Ilo is the capital of the province in which it is located. This coastal city features the port of Ilo, which is considered the eighth most important port of its kind within Peruvian territory.
Among the different tourist attractions that this city has, there are places such as its beaches; Among those, Playa Tronco de Oro stands out; This spa is located just 25 kilometers away, taking the port of the city of Ilo as a reference point. Playa Tronco de Oro, has a coastline that borders 700 meters and is an ideal destination for those interested in fishing or swimming.
Another beach on the Ilo circuit is Pocoma Beach; This beach is located just 18 kilometers north of the city; Pocoma Beach has beautiful turquoise waters; The waves of its sea are ideal for practicing sports such as surfing; On this beach, you can also practice underwater fishing and set up camps.
Piedras Negras Beach is also part of the spas that are close to Ilo; This beach is located just over 21 km from the town center; That is one of the favorites for those who practice surfing, since it has waves that can have waves up to three meters high. Piedras Negras beach is also an interesting spot for camping and excursions.
Caleta de Puerto Inglés is also one of the tourist resources on the coast of the city of Ilo; This cove, which barely has an extension of one hundred meters, has a fairly calm sea ideal for fishing, diving, swimming and excursions. Caleta de Puerto Inglés is located just 2 km from the city, and can be reached both by taxi and on foot.
Another beach close to the Plaza is Playa Corralitos, which is located just 2.5 km from the Plaza de Armas of this city. Corralitos Beach has a serene sea, which is ideal for practicing sport fishing, thanks to the richness of its waters. A little further from the city, 33 km from the Plaza, is Playa Wawakiki, which is also popularly known as “los gringos”, and which has ideal waves for practicing activities such as surfing, diving, swimming, among others. Another sports.
In addition to Beaches, the city of Ilo also has cultural resources, such is the case of the Chiribaya Museum, which is named after the culture that forged the different pieces it has in its collection. Ilo can be reached directly by bus, the distance between the city of Lima and Ilo is just over 1,145 km, so the bus journey can take up to 12 hours. Another way to get to the city, in less time, is by taking a plane to the city of Tacna; The plane to Tacna takes approximately one hour and forty minutes; From Tacna, you take a bus to Ilo, which will reach the city in approximately two hours.
It is a viewpoint built on a rock on the coast, which is accessed through a wooden bridge (Venus Bridge). It is a symbol that characterizes Ilo. From the José Gálvez roundabout you can see a beautiful view of the sea, boats, birds flying over the nearby rocks and, occasionally, sea lions.
With more than 120 years of existence, it is a historical monument for Ilo. It has an old baptismal font. It also has a rectangular nave with a high choir and a symmetrical façade that ends in a central tower. Features stunning baroque mirrors gilded with gold leaf.
The roof has a wooden truss structure, with a corrugated board cover. One of the three bells of the bell tower draws attention, which has the year 1647 engraved on it.
Built at the end of the 19th century, with iron supports, a wooden platform and side stairs. There are still traces of the railway lines and supports of old cranes as proof of the hard port work that was carried out in the past.
Inside, pieces of great historical value from the Pacific War, relics of marine navigation and old manuscripts of Admiral Miguel Grau are exhibited.
It functions as a pier for artisanal fishermen and is a fish sales center. Bustling and attractive environment that is shared by fishermen, boats and friendly pelicans.
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