Province of Moquegua

Capital: City of Moquegua
Altitude: 1.140 m.a.s.l.
Distance: not available

The province of Moquegua is located in the coast of the southern territory and it comprises coastal and Andean zones.

The city of Moquegua is characterized by its colonial and traditional houses with baroque elements on its fronts and figures carved in relief. Some of the most outstanding are: The Regidor Perpetuo House. The Fernandez de Cordova House. The Samuel Ordoñez House. The Doctor Martinez House and The Jimenez de la Flor House.


It is interesting to visit:

- Square of Arms
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Constisuyo Museum
- Regional Museum
- Matriz Church
- Convent of the Jesuits - Regidor Perpetuo House


Tourist Site Attractions:

Samegua district, located at 5 kilometers of Moquegua. It is characterized by an architecture with colonial traits and several and varied fruit orchards. This town is known as "La Ciudad de las Paltas".

Torata district, located in the province of Mariscal Nieto, at 24 kilometers from the city of Moquegua. A place that has beautiful village houses, the imposing Parish Church and the stone mills.

Archeological remains of Cerro Baul, ceremonial site where the Cuchunas offered resistance to the advance of the Incas. They are called like that due to the shape of the mountain that shelters them which resembles a trunk. It is located at 24 kilometers from the city of Moquegua.

Valley of Omate, contry town of General Sanchez Cerro. It is located at 147 kilometers of Moquegua. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes with outstanding vineyards which produce delicious wine and pisco. This city is considered the most important fruit producer of the region.

Its main attractiveness are: The Virreinal Church. The Sanctuary of Quinistacas. The Ulucan thermal baths. And the Tambo river.