Bahía del Callao
Bahía del Callao is a bay in Callao Region, Peru. Bahía del Callao is situated nearby to the locality Veintisiete de Octubre, as well as near La Punta.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include BAP Abtao and Real Felipe Fortress.
BAP Abtao
Photo: Santiagostucchi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
BAP Abtao is an Abtao-class submarine of the Peruvian Navy. The vessel which was originally named BAP Tiburón, was constructed by the American Electric Boat company in the United States and launched in 1953.
Real Felipe Fortress
Castle
Photo: Rarrunat, Public domain.
The Real Felipe Fortress is a fortress located within the Monumental Zone of Callao, Peru. It was built to defend the main port of the country, as well as the city of Lima from pirates and corsairs during colonial times. Real Felipe Fortress is situated 2½ km southeast of Bahía del Callao.
Naval Museum of Peru
Museum
Photo: Santiagostucchi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Port of Callao, officially the Callao Port Terminal, is the maritime port of Callao, a suburb of Lima, Peru. It is the country's main port in terms of traffic and storage capacity. Naval Museum of Peru is situated 2½ km southeast of Bahía del Callao.
Bahía del Callao
- Type: Bay
- Also known as: “Bahía de Callao” and “Bahia del Callao”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Callao Region, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-12.04514° or 12° 2′ 43″ southLongitude
-77.16597° or 77° 9′ 58″ westOpen location code
57V4XR3M+WJGeoNames ID
3946082
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Satellite Map
Discover Bahía del Callao from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Veintisiete de Octubre and La Punta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Puerto Del Callao and Torre Reloj Lighthouse.
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