Callao Monumental
The old town of Callao port, revitalized through a community art project, with colorful colonial buildings, street murals and gallery cafés.
Callao is Peru's main port. Its old town once fell into disrepair, but since the 2010s it has been revitalized around art spaces such as Casa Fugaz. Giant murals cover the streets around Constitución Street, and historic houses have been converted into galleries, cafés and seafood restaurants. A short walk leads to the seaside La Punta peninsula. Some parts of Callao have poor security, so it is best to take a taxi directly, join a guided tour, or stay within the neighborhood during the day.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Real Felipe Fortress
- Parque de las Leyendas
- Larco Museum
- National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru
- Lugar de la Memoria (LUM)
- Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)
- Palomino Islands
- Plaza San Martín & Jirón de la Unión