\ud83c\udfdb History and Culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTacna Cathedral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A majestic Neo-Renaissance temple built with stone from the Intiorko and Arunta hills. Its construction began in 1875 under the design of Gustave Eiffel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The former home of Francisco Antonio de Zela, a forerunner of Peru\u2019s independence, now an archaeological museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located at the historic Tacna-Arica station, preserving original 19th-century railway artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Home to the iconic Locomotive No. 3<\/em>, which transported troops during the War of the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Commemorates the 1880 battle, showcasing weapons, uniforms, and historical documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located at 1,400 m.a.s.l., with waters reaching up to 39\u00b0C, perfect for relaxation and therapeutic treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ancient rock art in a desert landscape, featuring over 1,000-year-old carvings of dances, hunting scenes, and constellations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Along the coast, wind and sea have shaped hidden beaches of remarkable beauty, ideal for both relaxation and adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major religious pilgrimage attracting thousands of devotees from Peru and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Best time to visit:<\/strong> Year-round, with a dry and sunny climate. Tacna: History, Culture, and Nature in Southern Peru Located in the southernmost part of Peru, Tacna is a historic and vibrant city known for its patriotism, bustling commerce, and stunning landscapes that blend desert, coastline, and mountains. \ud83c\udfdb History and Culture Tacna Cathedral A majestic Neo-Renaissance temple built with stone from the Intiorko and Arunta […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1397,"template":"","class_list":["post-1297","destino","type-destino","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino\/1297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destino"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-44.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHouse of Zela<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRailway Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLocomotive Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlto de la Alianza Monument and Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf3f Nature and Adventure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Calientes Hot Springs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSan Francisco de Miculla Petroglyphs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBeaches of Tacna<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf89 Festivals and Traditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Lord of Locumba Festival (September)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udccd How to get there?<\/strong> Direct flights from Lima (approx. 1h 45min) or by land from Arequipa or Chile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"