Travel destinations Peru – Cities

Callao

Callao at the mouth of the Rimac in the Pacific Ocean, the third largest peruvian city after Lima and Arequipa, is the most important gateway to Peru with the largest port and the international airport. Ever since it was founded as the «Port of Lima», its function as the most important peruvian port has been decisive for the development of the city. The imposing Real Felipe Fortress was built to protect the residents from frequent pirate raids. Closely linked to Lima, however, Callao is an independent city from an administrative point of view.

Population

About 1 130 000.

Geographical location

Directly adjacent to Lima in a northwesterly direction.

Altitude

5 m.

Extension

148,57 km².

Climate

Average temperature

January: 22,2 °C, February: 23 °C, March: 22,7 °C, April: 21 °C, May: 19,1 °C, June: 17,3 °C, July: 16,5 °C, August: 16,3 °C, September: 16,6 °C, October: 17,6 °C, November: 19,1 °C, December: 20,2 °C.

Average rainfall

January: 2 mm, February: 0 mm, March: 0 mm, April: 0 mm, May: 1 mm, June: 1 mm, July: 1 mm, August: 2 mm, September: 2 mm, October: 1 mm, November: 0 mm, December: 0 mm.

Average relative humidity

January: 82,1%, February: 81,1%, March: 82,1%, April: 83,0%, May: 84,9%, June: 86,4%, July: 86,7%, August: 87,9%, September: 88,1%, October: 85,2%, November: 83,4%, December: 82,7%.

Source of statistical data: Weatherbase.

Photo: ANDINA.

Travel programs:

		PTW-LIM003 Palomino Islands  Half day With a yacht to the «Islas Palomino» archipelago in front of Callao, the port city of Lima. These bizarre islands are the sanctuary of many seabirds, including penguins, and sea lions.