Province of Tacna

Capital: City of Tacna
Altitude: 570 m.a.s.l.
Distance:
Tacna to Lima 1.293 kilometers
Tacna to Arequipa 366 kilometers
Tacna to Puno 376 kilometers
Tacna to Arica - Chile 56 kilometers.

It is located in the Southern end of the country, at the frontier with Chile. Tacna is a peaceful and sunny valley that comprises regions of the deserted coast and sierra (mountain ranges).

Tacna is a small town with a great economical development due to the popular "zona franca" area (Zotac) - Duty-Free-Zone. Currently it has become the favorite place for buyers of appliances and clothes which are retailed at the famous small markets.

How to arrive to Tacna

You can arrive to Tacna from Lima:

By Land: Tacna is located to 1,293 kilometers away from Lima. The journey takes 18 hours approximately by Panamericana South Highway. The buses have daily frequencies.

By Air: There’s daily flights from Lima to Tacna, the approximate flight time is 1 hour and  35 minutes.

Festivities

Defensores del Alto de la Alianza Tribute (May)

Se realiza un desfile y diversos actos cívicos en el Campo del Alto de la Alianza.

Noche de San Juan and Valle Viejo Caravan (June)

It is a millenary ritual, where takes place the Pachamama payment act and cultural and artist performances.

FERITAC (August 24 - 31)

The fair takes place in the Perú Park. Is a commercial fair, where the principal agricultural , industry and handy craft products are exhibit.

Tacna Return to Perú (August 28)

Civic Parade and Flag parade around the city to commemorate the return to Tacna city to Perú.

Señor de Locumba Festivity  (September 14)

Religious celebration, the pilgrims arrived from different cities and from different countries swell.

Tourist Site Attractions:

It is interesting to visit:

- The Cathedral
- Square of Arms
- House of Zela
- Municipal Theater
- Railway Museum
- Historical Museum
- Parabolic Arch
- House of Basadre
- Bolognesi Boulevard
- Judicial House
- Locomotive Park

Pocollay Town

It is located 5 kilometers from Tacna. The town has an excellent weather, a beautiful country side with traditional restaurants.

Calientes Thermal Baths

They are located 23 kilometers from Tacna. The rural town has thermic-medicinal waters known for their therapeutical properties for the skin.

The spa Boca del Rio (Mouth of the Rivers)

It is one of the best and most visited beaches. It is located at 53 kilometers from Tacna. It beach is considered one of the best of Tacna; it is wide and flat with shallow waters.

Petrogliphs of San Francisco de Miculla

Located 22 kilometers from Tacna. It is a place surrounded by a barren landscape between the Mountains Wawapas and Miculla. There are drawings of humans hunting, dancing or fighting with animals. The studies consider their age varies from the Tihuanaco culture (500 a.C.) to 1100 and 1445 a.C.

The Toquepala Cave

It is located 160 kilometers from Tacna. Cave paintings from 7500 b.C., were found there. The scenes represent how hunters formed a circle around their preys.

The town Candarave

It is located 164 kilometers from Tacna. Its name means "Place of Condors" - aymara language; because it is located at the foot of the Yuracmani volcano. The tranquility of the place makes of it an ideal place to rest.

Lagoon of Suches o Huaytire Yuracmani

It is located 35 kilometers from Candarave.

Tourist Information

Industry and Tourism Regional Direction
Jr. Blondell 50, 3er piso, Tacna.
Phonel/fax: (054) 71-3501 / 72-2784.

PromPerú
Tourist Information Service

Phone/fax: (511) 224-9355.
Phone: (511) 574-8000.

PromPerú / Indecopi
Tourist Protection Service

Phone/fax: (511) 574-8000.

Phone: 0-800-42579 (Toll free for provinces).