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Ilo’s beach tourThis tour includes visits to the National Reserve of Punta Coles where there is vast variety of marine fauna and beaches such as Pozo de Lizas, Puerto Inglés, and Boca del Rio in the south part, and Pocoma, Piedras Negras, Platanales, Jaboncillo, and Wawakiki in the north part.
<FolkloreAmong the most representative folklore expressions of Moquegua are the following dances: La Palomita or Ccuño, Tinka de Vacas, Los Negritos, La Pandilla, Marinera, Los Arrieros de Matalaque, La Cacharpaya, La Choquela, Relimpio de Acequias, Sarawja, and Danza Pules.
HandicraftThey excel in making sweaters, waist straps, vests, and other items using alpaca and sheep fiber. In the Andean zone of Moqueguar are created copper embossed art pieces and loom-woven dolls, while in Ilo, there are marine craft pieces. The unionized artisans sell their products in the stands at the Bus Terminal in Moquegua (Av. Manuel C. de la Torre 420), the fairs, and festivals.
GastronomyAmong the outstanding typical dishes are:Cuy frito (Fried guinea pig): unlike other ways of guinea pig cooking, it turns crispy after being fried and it is served with boiled potatoes and tomato, onion and spearmint.
Cacharrada: It is made with beef giblets including the preparation of 7 dishes: heart, anchuras, gizzards, veins, liver, criadilla, and chunchuli that are well-paired with red wine.
Patasca moqueguana: soup made with giblets, corn, and spearmint. Frutos del mar: traditional firewood cooking dish that mixes cebiche, deep fried
shellfish, tiraditos, fried limpets, and is served with potatoes, sweet potatoes, red hot pepper, and garnish.
Sancochado: white broth with brisket, sliced pork, racacha, potatoes, cabbage, and chickpeas. The broth is served alone first and then the beef, sliced pork, cabbage, racacha, fried chuño (dish made from milk, cheese, and eggs), and grained rice.
Among the typical deserts are: alfajor de penco, corn pancakes, guargueros, voladores, hojaldrilla, among others. Also, it is possible to try traditional liquors such as local wine, pisco, apricot liquor, leche de monja, figs liquor, and pisco cream.
Pisco Route It allows tourist to visit current and colonial era wineries which are part of the Pisco Route. They are the best wine and pisco production reserves in the area.
<Festivities
Omate Easter Province of General Sánchez Cerro, Omate district. One of the religious celebrations held with great devotion by locals and visitors. The highlight is the construction of ponds or altars, built up as a family tradition using sticks from the area. They build altars and make floral carpets and arches.
Vendimia - Grape Harvest Festival / MarchProvince of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.This is an exhibition and sale of wine products, local cuisine, and various shows.
Tourism Week and Sarawja Festival / Easter (April –variable) Province of Mariscal Nieto; Carumas, Cuchumbaya, and San Cristobal districts.“Sarawja”, a musical genre and dance original from the districts of the high Andean zone in the Mariscal Nieto Province, was declared a National Cultural Heritage for its originality in the traditional Aymara music, and for its antiquity. It is played during the week after Easter.
Ilo Anniversary Week / May 26th Province of Ilo, Ilo district. During this celebration important activities take place such as the International Festival of Dances and the Song Festival. There are as well artistic shows, sport and recreational activities, food festivals, and more.
Santa Fortunata Festivity / October 14th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district. Worshippers come from different parts of the country to take part in the procession of the virgin and martyr Santa Fortunata, the spiritual patron saint of the city whose corpse is venerated at the Co-Cathedral of Santo Domingo. There are fairs, artistic, cultural, and recreational shows.
Anniversary of Moquegua / November 25th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.Different activities are held such as food festivals, mountain bike and motocross races, the department’s Agroindustrial-Craft Fair, parades, firework shows, and more.
MoqueguaShould you require further information on Moquegua, please contact us:Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge ChávezSala de Embarque Nacional, Llegadas Internacionales y MezzanineTel.: (01) [email protected]
En TacnaPaseo CívicoAv. San Martín 491 (Ex Palacio Municipal)Tel.: (052) [email protected]
Aeropuerto Crnl. FAP Carlos CirianiSala de Llegadas y Hall [email protected]
En MoqueguaOficina de Promoción y Desarrollo Turístico - Municipalidad Provincial de Mariscal NietoEsquina de la calle Ayacucho con Áncash (Frente a la plaza de Armas)L-V 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 [email protected]
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Río Vizcachas
Río Tambo
Río Moquegua
Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
RESERVA NACIONALSALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA
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Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
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Extension5 – 3756 masl /16 – 12323 fasl
Moquegua
15 734 km2 / 9 776 mi2
(Nanchoc - Hualgayoc)
<Distances from Moquegua
Destination Km/miles Time (by car)
Omate (General Sánchez Cerro Province) 147 / 91 4 h
Ilo (Ilo province) 89 / 55 1 h
Access routes
From the Panamericana Sur highwayLima - Moquegua: 1,146 km / 712 mi (14 h)Arequipa - Moquegua: 227 km / 141 mi (3 h)Tacna - Moquegua: 159 km / 98 mi (1 h 30 min)
From the Costanera Sur highwayTacna - Ilo: (1h 40min)Ilo - Arequipa: (5 h)
Geography and Climate
The department of Moquegua displays gorges and valleys, desert and rocky areas, and rich soils ideal for agriculture, especially for growing grapes. The Ubinas Volcano (5,075 masl / 16,650 fasl), currently active, is one of the highlights.
26 °C / 79 °F17 °C / 52 °F
Max. temp:Min. temp:
Semi warm
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Tourist attractions Province of Mariscal Nieto
Moquegua City Main Square There are giant ficus trees and old mansions around the area such as
the Casa Chocano, Casa De la Flor, the Old Public Jail, among others that are worth visiting due to their architectural value.
Santo Domingo Church Calle Ayacucho cdra. 6. It is the parish church of Moquegua where Saint Fortunata’s corpse is kept and
worshiped. She is a Catholic virgin and martyr whose remains were brought from Rome in 1798.
Façade of the Santa Catalina de Alejandría Mother Church Moquegua’s Main Square. The church of Santa Catalina was built in 1600 and then rebuilt in 1792 for the fifth
time in quarried stone. A natural disaster in 1868 destroyed it completely, remaining only the front of the Mother Church that was restored after the 2001 earthquake.
Contisuyo Museum Calle Moquegua s/n (former Mother Church). At this museum are displayed pottery pieces, textiles, gold and silver objects, other
remains of the Wari and Tiahuanaco cultures as well as objects of local cultures such as the Chiribaya, Tumilaca, and Estuquiña; pre-Inca villages that settled in the valleys of Moquegua and Ilo.
Vargas Moran Mansion Calle Áncash 453. It was built in the late 19th century. Among its preserved features are patios with wooden
and carved stone floors, carved wooden doors, thick adobe walls, and wood and cane interior partitions covered with mud mortar. It features the typical slanted roof.
Façade of the Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera Mansion Calle Moquegua 838-848, in front of Casa de la Cultura. It has been a National Cultural Heritage since 1972. This is one of the most emblematic
mansions of the Moquegua architecture. Besides its architectural significance, it is also the birthplace of the writer Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera, considered the “First Peruvian Novelist”.
Belen District
Calle Moquegua s/n. It is a monumental area that keeps its urban vibe, displaying colonial and republican
styles harmoniously, featuring houses with slanted roofs and vivid balconies.
Chen Chen Geoglyphs 1.5 km / 0.93 mi southeast of the city of Moquegua. It is a small promontory behind the Chen Chen Hill displaying engraved geoglyphs on
the hill which date from a thousand years ago. The Tiahuanaco people depicted the South American camelids together with human figures and other symbols.
Samegua 6 km / 3 mi from the city of Moquegua (10 min by public transport). This is a place where you can enjoy the countryside and the products from the valley,
especially the delicious avocados. Here, you will also find the main touristic restaurants where you can try typical dishes of Moquegua.
Torata 28 km / 17 mi from the city of Moquegua (25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus) . This village is characterized by its traditional houses with slanted roofs. Some
highlights are the Sanctuary of Virgen de la Candelaria (Candelaria Virgin), the stone mills of the colonial era, and archaeological sites like Torata Alta, Camata, and Cerro Baúl. It is possible to see its beautiful countryside implemented with a resort, and the Mollesaja waterfalls.
Cerro Baúl archaeological site 18 km / 11 mi northwest of the city of Moquegua (20 minutes by car). It was given this name as the mountain (the actual location) resembles a trunk. A small
walled city of Wari origin (600-1100 AD) is located here. It is now an important center where the Andean population continues to pay tribute or perform ritual ceremonies to the Apus or spirits.
Old Public Jail Jr. Ayacucho cdra. 5 – Main Square. It was built in 1810 and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It features limestone
architecture and is one of the few buildings that still keeps a barrel vault that starts at the entry or hallway.
Hot Springs - Putina 141 km / 87 mi from Moquegua (4 hours by car). They are located in Calacoa, district of San Cristobal, and they characterized by their
cracks and geyser type fountains that reach up to 5 m / 16.4 ft high. There are as well natural pools of different sizes.
Ilo Province
Temple of San Jerónimo City of Ilo main square. It was built in 1871 and has an old baptismal font made of a seashell
brought from Paris. The inner walls of the church were decorated with plants and angels themed paintings, some pieces still remain, especially on the corners and on the upper plinth.
Punta Coles 15 km / 9 mi from the city of Ilo (15 minutes by car from the port). This 180-hectar area belongs to the Guano Islands, Islets and Capes National Reserve.
This is the habitat of marine mammals and a variety of guano birds such as Inca terns, seagulls, and Humboldt penguins among others. Access permit must be requested at least 5 days prior to the visit.
José Gálvez Arbor This viewpoint was built in 1915 on a boulder from the coast. This is the symbol of
Ilo and from there you have a beautiful view of the sea, boats, birds, and even seals sometimes.
Muelle Fiscal (Municipal Pier) It was built in the late 19th century over rail piles, a wooden platform, and side ladders.
Some train tracks and old crane stands are still there as proof of the strenuous work at the port back in time.
Chiribaya Site Museum El Algarrobal s/n (10 minutes by car from the port). Here are displayed various objects of the Chiribaya culture, ornaments on milky quartz,
ceramics and textile art designs (funerary bundles). Chiribaya was the only southern culture that worked the gold.
Mariscal Nieto
Ilo
Moquegua is located in the southwest coast and Andean part of Peru.
Location
Fuente: IGN, MTC Provías.
Department borderline Department capital city Province capital city District capital city
Asphalted road Non-asphalted road
TrochasTrails
Kilometers
Lodging
Restaurant
Winemaking
Natural Protected Area
1. Samegua2. Valley of Carumas Cuchumbaya and San Cristóbal3. Hot springs of Putina4. Torata5. Valley of Omate6. Natural Reserve Punta Coles7. Chiribaya site museum8. Hill Baúl archaeological site9. Waterfalls of Mollesaja
Río Vizcachas
Río Tambo
Río Moquegua
Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
RESERVA NACIONALSALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA
47
15
48
32
8376
77
27
26
1
2
5
4
3
Moquegua
67
8 9
Río Vizcachas
Río Tambo
Río M
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gu
a
Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
RESERVA NACIONALSALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA
47
15
48
32
8376
77
27
26
1
2
5
4
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67
8 9
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NO
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DECPrecipitation
level
Moquegua
Lima
Ilo’s arbor and pier
Rafa
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jo /
PRO
MPE
RÚ
Altitude:
Capital:
Extension5 – 3756 masl /16 – 12323 fasl
Moquegua
15 734 km2 / 9 776 mi2
(Nanchoc - Hualgayoc)
<Distances from Moquegua
Destination Km/miles Time (by car)
Omate (General Sánchez Cerro Province) 147 / 91 4 h
Ilo (Ilo province) 89 / 55 1 h
Access routes
From the Panamericana Sur highwayLima - Moquegua: 1,146 km / 712 mi (14 h)Arequipa - Moquegua: 227 km / 141 mi (3 h)Tacna - Moquegua: 159 km / 98 mi (1 h 30 min)
From the Costanera Sur highwayTacna - Ilo: (1h 40min)Ilo - Arequipa: (5 h)
Geography and Climate
The department of Moquegua displays gorges and valleys, desert and rocky areas, and rich soils ideal for agriculture, especially for growing grapes. The Ubinas Volcano (5,075 masl / 16,650 fasl), currently active, is one of the highlights.
26 °C / 79 °F17 °C / 52 °F
Max. temp:Min. temp:
Semi warm
Download the digital version here:
For further information visit:peru.travel
Tourist attractions Province of Mariscal Nieto
Moquegua City Main Square There are giant ficus trees and old mansions around the area such as
the Casa Chocano, Casa De la Flor, the Old Public Jail, among others that are worth visiting due to their architectural value.
Santo Domingo Church Calle Ayacucho cdra. 6. It is the parish church of Moquegua where Saint Fortunata’s corpse is kept and
worshiped. She is a Catholic virgin and martyr whose remains were brought from Rome in 1798.
Façade of the Santa Catalina de Alejandría Mother Church Moquegua’s Main Square. The church of Santa Catalina was built in 1600 and then rebuilt in 1792 for the fifth
time in quarried stone. A natural disaster in 1868 destroyed it completely, remaining only the front of the Mother Church that was restored after the 2001 earthquake.
Contisuyo Museum Calle Moquegua s/n (former Mother Church). At this museum are displayed pottery pieces, textiles, gold and silver objects, other
remains of the Wari and Tiahuanaco cultures as well as objects of local cultures such as the Chiribaya, Tumilaca, and Estuquiña; pre-Inca villages that settled in the valleys of Moquegua and Ilo.
Vargas Moran Mansion Calle Áncash 453. It was built in the late 19th century. Among its preserved features are patios with wooden
and carved stone floors, carved wooden doors, thick adobe walls, and wood and cane interior partitions covered with mud mortar. It features the typical slanted roof.
Façade of the Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera Mansion Calle Moquegua 838-848, in front of Casa de la Cultura. It has been a National Cultural Heritage since 1972. This is one of the most emblematic
mansions of the Moquegua architecture. Besides its architectural significance, it is also the birthplace of the writer Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera, considered the “First Peruvian Novelist”.
Belen District
Calle Moquegua s/n. It is a monumental area that keeps its urban vibe, displaying colonial and republican
styles harmoniously, featuring houses with slanted roofs and vivid balconies.
Chen Chen Geoglyphs 1.5 km / 0.93 mi southeast of the city of Moquegua. It is a small promontory behind the Chen Chen Hill displaying engraved geoglyphs on
the hill which date from a thousand years ago. The Tiahuanaco people depicted the South American camelids together with human figures and other symbols.
Samegua 6 km / 3 mi from the city of Moquegua (10 min by public transport). This is a place where you can enjoy the countryside and the products from the valley,
especially the delicious avocados. Here, you will also find the main touristic restaurants where you can try typical dishes of Moquegua.
Torata 28 km / 17 mi from the city of Moquegua (25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus) . This village is characterized by its traditional houses with slanted roofs. Some
highlights are the Sanctuary of Virgen de la Candelaria (Candelaria Virgin), the stone mills of the colonial era, and archaeological sites like Torata Alta, Camata, and Cerro Baúl. It is possible to see its beautiful countryside implemented with a resort, and the Mollesaja waterfalls.
Cerro Baúl archaeological site 18 km / 11 mi northwest of the city of Moquegua (20 minutes by car). It was given this name as the mountain (the actual location) resembles a trunk. A small
walled city of Wari origin (600-1100 AD) is located here. It is now an important center where the Andean population continues to pay tribute or perform ritual ceremonies to the Apus or spirits.
Old Public Jail Jr. Ayacucho cdra. 5 – Main Square. It was built in 1810 and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It features limestone
architecture and is one of the few buildings that still keeps a barrel vault that starts at the entry or hallway.
Hot Springs - Putina 141 km / 87 mi from Moquegua (4 hours by car). They are located in Calacoa, district of San Cristobal, and they characterized by their
cracks and geyser type fountains that reach up to 5 m / 16.4 ft high. There are as well natural pools of different sizes.
Ilo Province
Temple of San Jerónimo City of Ilo main square. It was built in 1871 and has an old baptismal font made of a seashell
brought from Paris. The inner walls of the church were decorated with plants and angels themed paintings, some pieces still remain, especially on the corners and on the upper plinth.
Punta Coles 15 km / 9 mi from the city of Ilo (15 minutes by car from the port). This 180-hectar area belongs to the Guano Islands, Islets and Capes National Reserve.
This is the habitat of marine mammals and a variety of guano birds such as Inca terns, seagulls, and Humboldt penguins among others. Access permit must be requested at least 5 days prior to the visit.
José Gálvez Arbor This viewpoint was built in 1915 on a boulder from the coast. This is the symbol of
Ilo and from there you have a beautiful view of the sea, boats, birds, and even seals sometimes.
Muelle Fiscal (Municipal Pier) It was built in the late 19th century over rail piles, a wooden platform, and side ladders.
Some train tracks and old crane stands are still there as proof of the strenuous work at the port back in time.
Chiribaya Site Museum El Algarrobal s/n (10 minutes by car from the port). Here are displayed various objects of the Chiribaya culture, ornaments on milky quartz,
ceramics and textile art designs (funerary bundles). Chiribaya was the only southern culture that worked the gold.
Mariscal Nieto
Ilo
Moquegua is located in the southwest coast and Andean part of Peru.
Location
Fuente: IGN, MTC Provías.
Department borderline Department capital city Province capital city District capital city
Asphalted road Non-asphalted road
TrochasTrails
Kilometers
Lodging
Restaurant
Winemaking
Natural Protected Area
1. Samegua2. Valley of Carumas Cuchumbaya and San Cristóbal3. Hot springs of Putina4. Torata5. Valley of Omate6. Natural Reserve Punta Coles7. Chiribaya site museum8. Hill Baúl archaeological site9. Waterfalls of Mollesaja
Río Vizcachas
Río Tambo
Río Moquegua
Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
RESERVA NACIONALSALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA
47
15
48
32
8376
77
27
26
1
2
5
4
3
Moquegua
67
8 9
Río Vizcachas
Río Tambo
Río M
oque
gu
a
Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
RESERVA NACIONALSALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA
47
15
48
32
8376
77
27
26
1
2
5
4
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Moquegua
67
8 9
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NO
V
DECPrecipitation
level
Moquegua
Lima
Ilo’s arbor and pier
Rafa
el C
orne
jo /
PRO
MPE
RÚ
Altitude:
Capital:
Extension5 – 3756 masl /16 – 12323 fasl
Moquegua
15 734 km2 / 9 776 mi2
(Nanchoc - Hualgayoc)
<Distances from Moquegua
Destination Km/miles Time (by car)
Omate (General Sánchez Cerro Province) 147 / 91 4 h
Ilo (Ilo province) 89 / 55 1 h
Access routes
From the Panamericana Sur highwayLima - Moquegua: 1,146 km / 712 mi (14 h)Arequipa - Moquegua: 227 km / 141 mi (3 h)Tacna - Moquegua: 159 km / 98 mi (1 h 30 min)
From the Costanera Sur highwayTacna - Ilo: (1h 40min)Ilo - Arequipa: (5 h)
Geography and Climate
The department of Moquegua displays gorges and valleys, desert and rocky areas, and rich soils ideal for agriculture, especially for growing grapes. The Ubinas Volcano (5,075 masl / 16,650 fasl), currently active, is one of the highlights.
26 °C / 79 °F17 °C / 52 °F
Max. temp:Min. temp:
Semi warm
Download the digital version here:
For further information visit:peru.travel
Tourist attractions Province of Mariscal Nieto
Moquegua City Main Square There are giant ficus trees and old mansions around the area such as
the Casa Chocano, Casa De la Flor, the Old Public Jail, among others that are worth visiting due to their architectural value.
Santo Domingo Church Calle Ayacucho cdra. 6. It is the parish church of Moquegua where Saint Fortunata’s corpse is kept and
worshiped. She is a Catholic virgin and martyr whose remains were brought from Rome in 1798.
Façade of the Santa Catalina de Alejandría Mother Church Moquegua’s Main Square. The church of Santa Catalina was built in 1600 and then rebuilt in 1792 for the fifth
time in quarried stone. A natural disaster in 1868 destroyed it completely, remaining only the front of the Mother Church that was restored after the 2001 earthquake.
Contisuyo Museum Calle Moquegua s/n (former Mother Church). At this museum are displayed pottery pieces, textiles, gold and silver objects, other
remains of the Wari and Tiahuanaco cultures as well as objects of local cultures such as the Chiribaya, Tumilaca, and Estuquiña; pre-Inca villages that settled in the valleys of Moquegua and Ilo.
Vargas Moran Mansion Calle Áncash 453. It was built in the late 19th century. Among its preserved features are patios with wooden
and carved stone floors, carved wooden doors, thick adobe walls, and wood and cane interior partitions covered with mud mortar. It features the typical slanted roof.
Façade of the Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera Mansion Calle Moquegua 838-848, in front of Casa de la Cultura. It has been a National Cultural Heritage since 1972. This is one of the most emblematic
mansions of the Moquegua architecture. Besides its architectural significance, it is also the birthplace of the writer Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera, considered the “First Peruvian Novelist”.
Belen District
Calle Moquegua s/n. It is a monumental area that keeps its urban vibe, displaying colonial and republican
styles harmoniously, featuring houses with slanted roofs and vivid balconies.
Chen Chen Geoglyphs 1.5 km / 0.93 mi southeast of the city of Moquegua. It is a small promontory behind the Chen Chen Hill displaying engraved geoglyphs on
the hill which date from a thousand years ago. The Tiahuanaco people depicted the South American camelids together with human figures and other symbols.
Samegua 6 km / 3 mi from the city of Moquegua (10 min by public transport). This is a place where you can enjoy the countryside and the products from the valley,
especially the delicious avocados. Here, you will also find the main touristic restaurants where you can try typical dishes of Moquegua.
Torata 28 km / 17 mi from the city of Moquegua (25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus) . This village is characterized by its traditional houses with slanted roofs. Some
highlights are the Sanctuary of Virgen de la Candelaria (Candelaria Virgin), the stone mills of the colonial era, and archaeological sites like Torata Alta, Camata, and Cerro Baúl. It is possible to see its beautiful countryside implemented with a resort, and the Mollesaja waterfalls.
Cerro Baúl archaeological site 18 km / 11 mi northwest of the city of Moquegua (20 minutes by car). It was given this name as the mountain (the actual location) resembles a trunk. A small
walled city of Wari origin (600-1100 AD) is located here. It is now an important center where the Andean population continues to pay tribute or perform ritual ceremonies to the Apus or spirits.
Old Public Jail Jr. Ayacucho cdra. 5 – Main Square. It was built in 1810 and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It features limestone
architecture and is one of the few buildings that still keeps a barrel vault that starts at the entry or hallway.
Hot Springs - Putina 141 km / 87 mi from Moquegua (4 hours by car). They are located in Calacoa, district of San Cristobal, and they characterized by their
cracks and geyser type fountains that reach up to 5 m / 16.4 ft high. There are as well natural pools of different sizes.
Ilo Province
Temple of San Jerónimo City of Ilo main square. It was built in 1871 and has an old baptismal font made of a seashell
brought from Paris. The inner walls of the church were decorated with plants and angels themed paintings, some pieces still remain, especially on the corners and on the upper plinth.
Punta Coles 15 km / 9 mi from the city of Ilo (15 minutes by car from the port). This 180-hectar area belongs to the Guano Islands, Islets and Capes National Reserve.
This is the habitat of marine mammals and a variety of guano birds such as Inca terns, seagulls, and Humboldt penguins among others. Access permit must be requested at least 5 days prior to the visit.
José Gálvez Arbor This viewpoint was built in 1915 on a boulder from the coast. This is the symbol of
Ilo and from there you have a beautiful view of the sea, boats, birds, and even seals sometimes.
Muelle Fiscal (Municipal Pier) It was built in the late 19th century over rail piles, a wooden platform, and side ladders.
Some train tracks and old crane stands are still there as proof of the strenuous work at the port back in time.
Chiribaya Site Museum El Algarrobal s/n (10 minutes by car from the port). Here are displayed various objects of the Chiribaya culture, ornaments on milky quartz,
ceramics and textile art designs (funerary bundles). Chiribaya was the only southern culture that worked the gold.
Mariscal Nieto
Ilo
Moquegua is located in the southwest coast and Andean part of Peru.
Location
Fuente: IGN, MTC Provías.
Department borderline Department capital city Province capital city District capital city
Asphalted road Non-asphalted road
TrochasTrails
Kilometers
Lodging
Restaurant
Winemaking
Natural Protected Area
1. Samegua2. Valley of Carumas Cuchumbaya and San Cristóbal3. Hot springs of Putina4. Torata5. Valley of Omate6. Natural Reserve Punta Coles7. Chiribaya site museum8. Hill Baúl archaeological site9. Waterfalls of Mollesaja
Río Vizcachas
Río Tambo
Río Moquegua
Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
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Lag. Vizcacha
Lag. JucumariniLag. Salinas
Cairani
Ilabaya
Susapaya
Camilaca
Mejía Torata
Samegua
La Capilla
Pueblo NuevoEl Algarrobal
Punta de Bombón
Océano Pacífico
QuinistaquillasCalacoa
CarumasCuchumbaya
Ite
Palca
CoalaquePuquinaYarabamba
Yura
UbinasLloque
Yunga
Ichuña
Chojata
MatalaquePocsi
San Antoniode Esquilache
Laraqueri
Chucuito
Candarave
Tarata
Ilo Locumba
Omate
Arequipa
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Extension5 – 3756 masl /16 – 12323 fasl
Moquegua
15 734 km2 / 9 776 mi2
(Nanchoc - Hualgayoc)
<Distances from Moquegua
Destination Km/miles Time (by car)
Omate (General Sánchez Cerro Province) 147 / 91 4 h
Ilo (Ilo province) 89 / 55 1 h
Access routes
From the Panamericana Sur highwayLima - Moquegua: 1,146 km / 712 mi (14 h)Arequipa - Moquegua: 227 km / 141 mi (3 h)Tacna - Moquegua: 159 km / 98 mi (1 h 30 min)
From the Costanera Sur highwayTacna - Ilo: (1h 40min)Ilo - Arequipa: (5 h)
Geography and Climate
The department of Moquegua displays gorges and valleys, desert and rocky areas, and rich soils ideal for agriculture, especially for growing grapes. The Ubinas Volcano (5,075 masl / 16,650 fasl), currently active, is one of the highlights.
26 °C / 79 °F17 °C / 52 °F
Max. temp:Min. temp:
Semi warm
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Tourist attractions Province of Mariscal Nieto
Moquegua City Main Square There are giant ficus trees and old mansions around the area such as
the Casa Chocano, Casa De la Flor, the Old Public Jail, among others that are worth visiting due to their architectural value.
Santo Domingo Church Calle Ayacucho cdra. 6. It is the parish church of Moquegua where Saint Fortunata’s corpse is kept and
worshiped. She is a Catholic virgin and martyr whose remains were brought from Rome in 1798.
Façade of the Santa Catalina de Alejandría Mother Church Moquegua’s Main Square. The church of Santa Catalina was built in 1600 and then rebuilt in 1792 for the fifth
time in quarried stone. A natural disaster in 1868 destroyed it completely, remaining only the front of the Mother Church that was restored after the 2001 earthquake.
Contisuyo Museum Calle Moquegua s/n (former Mother Church). At this museum are displayed pottery pieces, textiles, gold and silver objects, other
remains of the Wari and Tiahuanaco cultures as well as objects of local cultures such as the Chiribaya, Tumilaca, and Estuquiña; pre-Inca villages that settled in the valleys of Moquegua and Ilo.
Vargas Moran Mansion Calle Áncash 453. It was built in the late 19th century. Among its preserved features are patios with wooden
and carved stone floors, carved wooden doors, thick adobe walls, and wood and cane interior partitions covered with mud mortar. It features the typical slanted roof.
Façade of the Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera Mansion Calle Moquegua 838-848, in front of Casa de la Cultura. It has been a National Cultural Heritage since 1972. This is one of the most emblematic
mansions of the Moquegua architecture. Besides its architectural significance, it is also the birthplace of the writer Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera, considered the “First Peruvian Novelist”.
Belen District
Calle Moquegua s/n. It is a monumental area that keeps its urban vibe, displaying colonial and republican
styles harmoniously, featuring houses with slanted roofs and vivid balconies.
Chen Chen Geoglyphs 1.5 km / 0.93 mi southeast of the city of Moquegua. It is a small promontory behind the Chen Chen Hill displaying engraved geoglyphs on
the hill which date from a thousand years ago. The Tiahuanaco people depicted the South American camelids together with human figures and other symbols.
Samegua 6 km / 3 mi from the city of Moquegua (10 min by public transport). This is a place where you can enjoy the countryside and the products from the valley,
especially the delicious avocados. Here, you will also find the main touristic restaurants where you can try typical dishes of Moquegua.
Torata 28 km / 17 mi from the city of Moquegua (25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus) . This village is characterized by its traditional houses with slanted roofs. Some
highlights are the Sanctuary of Virgen de la Candelaria (Candelaria Virgin), the stone mills of the colonial era, and archaeological sites like Torata Alta, Camata, and Cerro Baúl. It is possible to see its beautiful countryside implemented with a resort, and the Mollesaja waterfalls.
Cerro Baúl archaeological site 18 km / 11 mi northwest of the city of Moquegua (20 minutes by car). It was given this name as the mountain (the actual location) resembles a trunk. A small
walled city of Wari origin (600-1100 AD) is located here. It is now an important center where the Andean population continues to pay tribute or perform ritual ceremonies to the Apus or spirits.
Old Public Jail Jr. Ayacucho cdra. 5 – Main Square. It was built in 1810 and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It features limestone
architecture and is one of the few buildings that still keeps a barrel vault that starts at the entry or hallway.
Hot Springs - Putina 141 km / 87 mi from Moquegua (4 hours by car). They are located in Calacoa, district of San Cristobal, and they characterized by their
cracks and geyser type fountains that reach up to 5 m / 16.4 ft high. There are as well natural pools of different sizes.
Ilo Province
Temple of San Jerónimo City of Ilo main square. It was built in 1871 and has an old baptismal font made of a seashell
brought from Paris. The inner walls of the church were decorated with plants and angels themed paintings, some pieces still remain, especially on the corners and on the upper plinth.
Punta Coles 15 km / 9 mi from the city of Ilo (15 minutes by car from the port). This 180-hectar area belongs to the Guano Islands, Islets and Capes National Reserve.
This is the habitat of marine mammals and a variety of guano birds such as Inca terns, seagulls, and Humboldt penguins among others. Access permit must be requested at least 5 days prior to the visit.
José Gálvez Arbor This viewpoint was built in 1915 on a boulder from the coast. This is the symbol of
Ilo and from there you have a beautiful view of the sea, boats, birds, and even seals sometimes.
Muelle Fiscal (Municipal Pier) It was built in the late 19th century over rail piles, a wooden platform, and side ladders.
Some train tracks and old crane stands are still there as proof of the strenuous work at the port back in time.
Chiribaya Site Museum El Algarrobal s/n (10 minutes by car from the port). Here are displayed various objects of the Chiribaya culture, ornaments on milky quartz,
ceramics and textile art designs (funerary bundles). Chiribaya was the only southern culture that worked the gold.
Mariscal Nieto
Ilo
Moquegua is located in the southwest coast and Andean part of Peru.
Location
Fuente: IGN, MTC Provías.
Department borderline Department capital city Province capital city District capital city
Asphalted road Non-asphalted road
TrochasTrails
Kilometers
Lodging
Restaurant
Winemaking
Natural Protected Area
1. Samegua2. Valley of Carumas Cuchumbaya and San Cristóbal3. Hot springs of Putina4. Torata5. Valley of Omate6. Natural Reserve Punta Coles7. Chiribaya site museum8. Hill Baúl archaeological site9. Waterfalls of Mollesaja
Plaza Principal de la ciudad de Moquegua
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Ilo’s beach tourThis tour includes visits to the National Reserve of Punta Coles where there is vast variety of marine fauna and beaches such as Pozo de Lizas, Puerto Inglés, and Boca del Rio in the south part, and Pocoma, Piedras Negras, Platanales, Jaboncillo, and Wawakiki in the north part.
<FolkloreAmong the most representative folklore expressions of Moquegua are the following dances: La Palomita or Ccuño, Tinka de Vacas, Los Negritos, La Pandilla, Marinera, Los Arrieros de Matalaque, La Cacharpaya, La Choquela, Relimpio de Acequias, Sarawja, and Danza Pules.
HandicraftThey excel in making sweaters, waist straps, vests, and other items using alpaca and sheep fiber. In the Andean zone of Moqueguar are created copper embossed art pieces and loom-woven dolls, while in Ilo, there are marine craft pieces. The unionized artisans sell their products in the stands at the Bus Terminal in Moquegua (Av. Manuel C. de la Torre 420), the fairs, and festivals.
GastronomyAmong the outstanding typical dishes are:Cuy frito (Fried guinea pig): unlike other ways of guinea pig cooking, it turns crispy after being fried and it is served with boiled potatoes and tomato, onion and spearmint.
Cacharrada: It is made with beef giblets including the preparation of 7 dishes: heart, anchuras, gizzards, veins, liver, criadilla, and chunchuli that are well-paired with red wine.
Patasca moqueguana: soup made with giblets, corn, and spearmint. Frutos del mar: traditional firewood cooking dish that mixes cebiche, deep fried
shellfish, tiraditos, fried limpets, and is served with potatoes, sweet potatoes, red hot pepper, and garnish.
Sancochado: white broth with brisket, sliced pork, racacha, potatoes, cabbage, and chickpeas. The broth is served alone first and then the beef, sliced pork, cabbage, racacha, fried chuño (dish made from milk, cheese, and eggs), and grained rice.
Among the typical deserts are: alfajor de penco, corn pancakes, guargueros, voladores, hojaldrilla, among others. Also, it is possible to try traditional liquors such as local wine, pisco, apricot liquor, leche de monja, figs liquor, and pisco cream.
Pisco Route It allows tourist to visit current and colonial era wineries which are part of the Pisco Route. They are the best wine and pisco production reserves in the area.
<Festivities
Omate Easter Province of General Sánchez Cerro, Omate district. One of the religious celebrations held with great devotion by locals and visitors. The highlight is the construction of ponds or altars, built up as a family tradition using sticks from the area. They build altars and make floral carpets and arches.
Vendimia - Grape Harvest Festival / MarchProvince of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.This is an exhibition and sale of wine products, local cuisine, and various shows.
Tourism Week and Sarawja Festival / Easter (April –variable) Province of Mariscal Nieto; Carumas, Cuchumbaya, and San Cristobal districts.“Sarawja”, a musical genre and dance original from the districts of the high Andean zone in the Mariscal Nieto Province, was declared a National Cultural Heritage for its originality in the traditional Aymara music, and for its antiquity. It is played during the week after Easter.
Ilo Anniversary Week / May 26th Province of Ilo, Ilo district. During this celebration important activities take place such as the International Festival of Dances and the Song Festival. There are as well artistic shows, sport and recreational activities, food festivals, and more.
Santa Fortunata Festivity / October 14th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district. Worshippers come from different parts of the country to take part in the procession of the virgin and martyr Santa Fortunata, the spiritual patron saint of the city whose corpse is venerated at the Co-Cathedral of Santo Domingo. There are fairs, artistic, cultural, and recreational shows.
Anniversary of Moquegua / November 25th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.Different activities are held such as food festivals, mountain bike and motocross races, the department’s Agroindustrial-Craft Fair, parades, firework shows, and more.
MoqueguaShould you require further information on Moquegua, please contact us:Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge ChávezSala de Embarque Nacional, Llegadas Internacionales y MezzanineTel.: (01) [email protected]
En TacnaPaseo CívicoAv. San Martín 491 (Ex Palacio Municipal)Tel.: (052) [email protected]
Aeropuerto Crnl. FAP Carlos CirianiSala de Llegadas y Hall [email protected]
En MoqueguaOficina de Promoción y Desarrollo Turístico - Municipalidad Provincial de Mariscal NietoEsquina de la calle Ayacucho con Áncash (Frente a la plaza de Armas)L-V 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 [email protected]
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Ilo’s beach tourThis tour includes visits to the National Reserve of Punta Coles where there is vast variety of marine fauna and beaches such as Pozo de Lizas, Puerto Inglés, and Boca del Rio in the south part, and Pocoma, Piedras Negras, Platanales, Jaboncillo, and Wawakiki in the north part.
<FolkloreAmong the most representative folklore expressions of Moquegua are the following dances: La Palomita or Ccuño, Tinka de Vacas, Los Negritos, La Pandilla, Marinera, Los Arrieros de Matalaque, La Cacharpaya, La Choquela, Relimpio de Acequias, Sarawja, and Danza Pules.
HandicraftThey excel in making sweaters, waist straps, vests, and other items using alpaca and sheep fiber. In the Andean zone of Moqueguar are created copper embossed art pieces and loom-woven dolls, while in Ilo, there are marine craft pieces. The unionized artisans sell their products in the stands at the Bus Terminal in Moquegua (Av. Manuel C. de la Torre 420), the fairs, and festivals.
GastronomyAmong the outstanding typical dishes are:Cuy frito (Fried guinea pig): unlike other ways of guinea pig cooking, it turns crispy after being fried and it is served with boiled potatoes and tomato, onion and spearmint.
Cacharrada: It is made with beef giblets including the preparation of 7 dishes: heart, anchuras, gizzards, veins, liver, criadilla, and chunchuli that are well-paired with red wine.
Patasca moqueguana: soup made with giblets, corn, and spearmint. Frutos del mar: traditional firewood cooking dish that mixes cebiche, deep fried
shellfish, tiraditos, fried limpets, and is served with potatoes, sweet potatoes, red hot pepper, and garnish.
Sancochado: white broth with brisket, sliced pork, racacha, potatoes, cabbage, and chickpeas. The broth is served alone first and then the beef, sliced pork, cabbage, racacha, fried chuño (dish made from milk, cheese, and eggs), and grained rice.
Among the typical deserts are: alfajor de penco, corn pancakes, guargueros, voladores, hojaldrilla, among others. Also, it is possible to try traditional liquors such as local wine, pisco, apricot liquor, leche de monja, figs liquor, and pisco cream.
Pisco Route It allows tourist to visit current and colonial era wineries which are part of the Pisco Route. They are the best wine and pisco production reserves in the area.
<Festivities
Omate Easter Province of General Sánchez Cerro, Omate district. One of the religious celebrations held with great devotion by locals and visitors. The highlight is the construction of ponds or altars, built up as a family tradition using sticks from the area. They build altars and make floral carpets and arches.
Vendimia - Grape Harvest Festival / MarchProvince of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.This is an exhibition and sale of wine products, local cuisine, and various shows.
Tourism Week and Sarawja Festival / Easter (April –variable) Province of Mariscal Nieto; Carumas, Cuchumbaya, and San Cristobal districts.“Sarawja”, a musical genre and dance original from the districts of the high Andean zone in the Mariscal Nieto Province, was declared a National Cultural Heritage for its originality in the traditional Aymara music, and for its antiquity. It is played during the week after Easter.
Ilo Anniversary Week / May 26th Province of Ilo, Ilo district. During this celebration important activities take place such as the International Festival of Dances and the Song Festival. There are as well artistic shows, sport and recreational activities, food festivals, and more.
Santa Fortunata Festivity / October 14th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district. Worshippers come from different parts of the country to take part in the procession of the virgin and martyr Santa Fortunata, the spiritual patron saint of the city whose corpse is venerated at the Co-Cathedral of Santo Domingo. There are fairs, artistic, cultural, and recreational shows.
Anniversary of Moquegua / November 25th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.Different activities are held such as food festivals, mountain bike and motocross races, the department’s Agroindustrial-Craft Fair, parades, firework shows, and more.
MoqueguaShould you require further information on Moquegua, please contact us:Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge ChávezSala de Embarque Nacional, Llegadas Internacionales y MezzanineTel.: (01) [email protected]
En TacnaPaseo CívicoAv. San Martín 491 (Ex Palacio Municipal)Tel.: (052) [email protected]
Aeropuerto Crnl. FAP Carlos CirianiSala de Llegadas y Hall [email protected]
En MoqueguaOficina de Promoción y Desarrollo Turístico - Municipalidad Provincial de Mariscal NietoEsquina de la calle Ayacucho con Áncash (Frente a la plaza de Armas)L-V 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 [email protected]
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©PROMPERÚ. All rights reservedCalle Uno Oeste 50, Lima 27-Peruwww.promperu.gob.pe
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(01)574-800024 horas / hours
Ilo’s beach tourThis tour includes visits to the National Reserve of Punta Coles where there is vast variety of marine fauna and beaches such as Pozo de Lizas, Puerto Inglés, and Boca del Rio in the south part, and Pocoma, Piedras Negras, Platanales, Jaboncillo, and Wawakiki in the north part.
<FolkloreAmong the most representative folklore expressions of Moquegua are the following dances: La Palomita or Ccuño, Tinka de Vacas, Los Negritos, La Pandilla, Marinera, Los Arrieros de Matalaque, La Cacharpaya, La Choquela, Relimpio de Acequias, Sarawja, and Danza Pules.
HandicraftThey excel in making sweaters, waist straps, vests, and other items using alpaca and sheep fiber. In the Andean zone of Moqueguar are created copper embossed art pieces and loom-woven dolls, while in Ilo, there are marine craft pieces. The unionized artisans sell their products in the stands at the Bus Terminal in Moquegua (Av. Manuel C. de la Torre 420), the fairs, and festivals.
GastronomyAmong the outstanding typical dishes are:Cuy frito (Fried guinea pig): unlike other ways of guinea pig cooking, it turns crispy after being fried and it is served with boiled potatoes and tomato, onion and spearmint.
Cacharrada: It is made with beef giblets including the preparation of 7 dishes: heart, anchuras, gizzards, veins, liver, criadilla, and chunchuli that are well-paired with red wine.
Patasca moqueguana: soup made with giblets, corn, and spearmint. Frutos del mar: traditional firewood cooking dish that mixes cebiche, deep fried
shellfish, tiraditos, fried limpets, and is served with potatoes, sweet potatoes, red hot pepper, and garnish.
Sancochado: white broth with brisket, sliced pork, racacha, potatoes, cabbage, and chickpeas. The broth is served alone first and then the beef, sliced pork, cabbage, racacha, fried chuño (dish made from milk, cheese, and eggs), and grained rice.
Among the typical deserts are: alfajor de penco, corn pancakes, guargueros, voladores, hojaldrilla, among others. Also, it is possible to try traditional liquors such as local wine, pisco, apricot liquor, leche de monja, figs liquor, and pisco cream.
Pisco Route It allows tourist to visit current and colonial era wineries which are part of the Pisco Route. They are the best wine and pisco production reserves in the area.
<Festivities
Omate Easter Province of General Sánchez Cerro, Omate district. One of the religious celebrations held with great devotion by locals and visitors. The highlight is the construction of ponds or altars, built up as a family tradition using sticks from the area. They build altars and make floral carpets and arches.
Vendimia - Grape Harvest Festival / MarchProvince of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.This is an exhibition and sale of wine products, local cuisine, and various shows.
Tourism Week and Sarawja Festival / Easter (April –variable) Province of Mariscal Nieto; Carumas, Cuchumbaya, and San Cristobal districts.“Sarawja”, a musical genre and dance original from the districts of the high Andean zone in the Mariscal Nieto Province, was declared a National Cultural Heritage for its originality in the traditional Aymara music, and for its antiquity. It is played during the week after Easter.
Ilo Anniversary Week / May 26th Province of Ilo, Ilo district. During this celebration important activities take place such as the International Festival of Dances and the Song Festival. There are as well artistic shows, sport and recreational activities, food festivals, and more.
Santa Fortunata Festivity / October 14th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district. Worshippers come from different parts of the country to take part in the procession of the virgin and martyr Santa Fortunata, the spiritual patron saint of the city whose corpse is venerated at the Co-Cathedral of Santo Domingo. There are fairs, artistic, cultural, and recreational shows.
Anniversary of Moquegua / November 25th Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua district.Different activities are held such as food festivals, mountain bike and motocross races, the department’s Agroindustrial-Craft Fair, parades, firework shows, and more.
MoqueguaShould you require further information on Moquegua, please contact us:Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge ChávezSala de Embarque Nacional, Llegadas Internacionales y MezzanineTel.: (01) [email protected]
En TacnaPaseo CívicoAv. San Martín 491 (Ex Palacio Municipal)Tel.: (052) [email protected]
Aeropuerto Crnl. FAP Carlos CirianiSala de Llegadas y Hall [email protected]
En MoqueguaOficina de Promoción y Desarrollo Turístico - Municipalidad Provincial de Mariscal NietoEsquina de la calle Ayacucho con Áncash (Frente a la plaza de Armas)L-V 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 [email protected]
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