Mollendo
Peru · ArequipaPE
Town in Arequipa Region, Peru
Mollendo is a town on the Pacific Ocean in southern Peru. It is located in the Arequipa Region and is the capital of both the Islay Province and the Mollendo District. Mollendo was the main port on the Peruvian southern coast until Matarani was developed around the mid-20th century; the port of Mollendo serves fishermen for the local economy and all the commercial shipping is done through Matarani, 12 km to the north, as the old port is in ruins. From about 1830 to 1880 it was a key port in the guano trade.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 17,614
- Coordinates
- -17.023, -72.015
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 27 m
Overview of Mollendo
Mollendo is a small town in Arequipa, Peru. Some 17,614 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture and water sports.
Things to do in Mollendo
Culture in Mollendo
(1)Mollendo records Castles under culture. It is a direct read of Mollendo's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Mollendo
(1)On the water sports side, Mollendo offers Sailboats. It is a direct read of Mollendo's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Mollendo
Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Access Mollendo through a larger town in Arequipa; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Mollendo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mollendo known for?
- Mollendo is mainly a destination for culture and water sports, set in Arequipa, Peru with around 17,614 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mollendo?
- You can plan around Castles and Sailboats in Mollendo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mollendo?
- Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Mollendo located?
- Administratively, Mollendo sits in Arequipa, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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