Tarata
88 km to the northeast of the city of Tacna (1 hr. 30 min by car). The Church of San Benedicto, built in 1741 in dedication to the patron saint of the province, is located in the main square, together with a cultural exhibition hall. The la er displays domestic objects and farming tools used by the ancient inhabitants of Tarata.
Tacna City Center
The Santa María Inca Trail and Tarata Terraces
3 blocks from the Tarata Main Square. On a tour along the Inca Trail, the visitor can see Pre-Hispanic terraces that are still in use for the cultivation of corn and potatoes. After a few minutes, the Santa María archeological site is reached, a se lement constructed by ancient inhabitants of the area. To finish the walk, the trail reaches the Qala Qala archeological site, which was used as a cemetery.
Center limit Railway Urban area
Ticaco Hot Springs
12 km to the north of the town of Tarata (15 min by car). Ticket entry. A thermal hot spring is the source for nine individual baths and a pool. Its waters reach a temperature of 51 ºC.
Candarave Province Aricota Lagoon
154 km to the south of the town of Candavare (4 hr. 30 min by bus). Rainbow trout are plentiful in this large lagoon that lies at 2800 meters. It is also home to cormorants and the Andean goose.
Candarave
170 km to the northeast of the city of Tacna (6 hr. 30 min by car). The name of this peaceful town comes from Aymara and means “place of the condors”. At 3415 meters, it is an excellent location for viewing the flight of these majestic birds. Alfalfa fields are found at the foot of the Yucamani volcano. In 2018, the Anata de Camilaca dance, from the district of Camilaca, was declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation.
Calientes Hot Springs
45 km to the northeast of the town of Candarave (2 hr. 30 min. by car). There are two hot spring sources here, in the midst of geysers that eject jets of water in excess of 86 °C. They reach temperatures of 37 °C and 40 °C respectively and are each known for their therapeutic qualities in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism.
Suches or Huaytire Lagoon
60 km to the north of the town of Candavare (2hr. 30 min. by car). Birds such as the heron, the Andean goose and the cormorant can be found at this 370 sq km lagoon. There are fields to the northeast where vicuñas graze. A trout breeding center has also been built nearby.
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Cathedral
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The Ornamental Fountain
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Admiral Miguel Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi memorial
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Casa Basadre Cultural Center
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Tacna Historic Museum
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Francisco Antonio de Zela House
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Judicial House
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Municipal Theater
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Alameda Bolognesi
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Locomotive Park
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Tacna-Arica Railway / Railway museum
IPERÚ Medical attention
Police City Hall Post Office