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Callao, Peru

When people discuss great South American cities, Lima is often overlooked. But Peru's capital can hold its own against its neighbors. It has an oceanfront setting, colonial-era splendor, sophisticated dining, and nonstop nightlife.It's true that the city—clogged with traffic and choked with fumes—doesn't make a good first impression, especially since the airport is in an industrial neighborhood. But wander around the regal edifices surrounding the Plaza de Armas, among the gnarled olive trees of San Isidro's Parque El Olivar, or along the winding lanes in the coastal community of Barranco, and you'll find yourself charmed.In 1535 Francisco Pizarro found the perfect place for the capital of Spain's colonial empire. On a natural port, the so-called Ciudad de los Reyes (City of Kings) allowed Spain to ship home all the gold the conquistador plundered from the Inca. Lima served as the capital of Spain's South American empire for 300 years, and it's safe to say that no other colonial city enjoyed such power and prestige during this period.When Peru declared its independence from Spain in 1821, the declaration was read in the square that Pizarro had so carefully designed. Many of the colonial-era buildings around the Plaza de Armas are standing today. Walk a few blocks in any direction for churches and elegant houses that reveal just how wealthy this city once was. But the poor state of most buildings attests to the fact that the country's wealthy families have moved to neighborhoods to the south over the past century.The walls that surrounded the city were demolished in 1870, making way for unprecedented growth. A former hacienda became the graceful residential neighborhood of San Isidro. In the early 1920s the construction of tree-lined Avenida Arequipa heralded the development of neighborhoods such as bustling Miraflores and bohemian Barranco.Almost a third of the country's population of 29 million lives in the metropolitan area, many of them in relatively poor conos: newer neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city. Most residents of those neighborhoods moved there from mountain villages during the political violence and poverty that marked the 1980s and ’90s, when crime increased dramatically. During the past decade the country has enjoyed peace and steady economic growth, which have been accompanied by many improvements and refurbishment in the city. Residents who used to steer clear of the historic center now stroll along its streets. And many travelers who once would have avoided the city altogether now plan to spend a day here and end up staying two or three.

Cruise Holidays Departing From Callao, Peru

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Personalised service (1/1 guest-to-crew ratio)
All-inclusive
Gourmet dining
Small and intimate ships
Lectures onboard
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Azamara Onward

16-Night Pacific Mysteries Voyage

Start:

Callao

End:

Papeete, Tahiti

No Port Available

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Days:

17

Depart:

21 January 2026

Return:

6 February 2026

Azamara

Inside from:

£3,879

 PP

Outside from:

£4,229

 PP

Balcony from:

£5,439

 PP

All Included
Extended Destination Days
Exclusive cultural events included
Small, intimate ships with a cosy and stylish design
1 / 0
Norwegian Jade

South America : Cabo & Trujillo

Start:

Callao

End:

San Diego, California

No Port Available

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Days:

18

Depart:

11 March 2026

Return:

28 March 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line

Inside from:

£2,636

 PP

Outside from:

£2,954

 PP

Balcony from:

£4,521

 PP

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Oceania Insignia

Patagonian Panorama

Start:

Callao

End:

Buenos Aires

No Port Available

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Days:

22

Depart:

3 January 2027

Return:

24 January 2027

Oceania Cruises

Inside from:

£5,209

 PP

Outside from:

£5,689

 PP

Balcony from:

£7,369

 PP

Cruise & Flights from:

£7,369

 PP

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Seven Seas Voyager

Legends Of The Andes

Start:

Callao

End:

Punta Arenas

No Port Available

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Days:

15

Depart:

27 January 2028

Return:

10 February 2028

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruise from:

£8,309

 PP

Cruise & Flights from:

£10,099

 PP

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