Tacna
Peru · TacnaPE
City in Peru
Tacna, officially San Pedro de Tacna, is a city in southern Peru and the capital of the department of Tacna. Located in the Caplina River valley about 35 km (22 mi) north of the border with Chile, it is one of the country's main commercial centers and Peru's tenth most populous city. Known for its strong patriotic identity, Tacna features numerous monuments and place names commemorating Peru's independence and the War of the Pacific. Its inhabitants are known as tacneños.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 242,670
- Coordinates
- -18.015, -70.254
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 552 m
Overview of Tacna
Tacna — a mid-sized city in Tacna, Peru — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 242,670. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nightlife and family and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 552 metres.
Things to do in Tacna
Culture in Tacna
(10)Under culture, Tacna is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches and Docks. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. The list follows Tacna's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Tacna
(5)Under nightlife, Tacna is tagged with Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Festival and Wine Bars. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tacna.
Family in Tacna
(2)Family in Tacna covers Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Tacna's own activity tags.
Nature in Tacna
(1)The nature shortlist for Tacna: Caves. Everything listed here comes from what Tacna is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Tacna
(1)Under shopping, Tacna is tagged with Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Tacna's own activity tags.
Sports in Tacna
(1)On the sports side, Tacna offers Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Tacna is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Tacna
(1)Our data lists Surf as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tacna.
Wellness in Tacna
(1)Wellness lovers get Spa. All of it is drawn from Tacna's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Tacna
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Tacna stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Tacna, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Tacna that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tacna known for?
- Tacna, in Tacna, Peru, is best known for culture, nightlife and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 242,670 residents.
- What can you do in Tacna?
- Recorded activities in Tacna include Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches and Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tacna?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Tacna stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Tacna located?
- Tacna is located in Tacna, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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