MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THE CAPITAL CITY
Cathedral. Majestic and serene quarry stone structure. The original plans were designed by the French firm of the famous architect Gustave Eiffel.

The Ornamental Fountain. Built in the last century, this fountain is a piece of art of delicate lines and harmonious contours. Its singular beauty shines day and night.

The Arch of the Heroes is located in the Paseo Cívico, a promenade built to honor Admiral Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, heroes of the War of The Pacific.

History Museum, dedicated to the rich history of Tacna. The exhibit goes from ancient times through the Republic.

The Railway Museum, located in the Tacna-Arica Train Station.

Casa de Zela. A memorial museum to honor Francisco Antonio de Zela, who sent the first libertarian outcry in 1811.

Town Hall Theater. Constructed in 1870, its main lounge houses paintings of great artistic value.

Judicial House. It was the setting for the release of the department of Tacna back to Perú on August 28, 1929.

Casa Basadre. House where famous contemporary Peruvian historian, Jorge Basadre, was born and lived.

Parque de la Locomotora. A park solely created to house the locomotive that conducted the troops, munitions and equipment for the defense of the city of Arica in the War of The Pacific.

Alto de la Alianza. A monument and a site museum built on a plane over the Intiorco hill to honor the resisting forces in the Battle of Alto de la Alianza.

Pocollay. Countryside with an excellent weather and a gorgeous natural scenery. There are several restaurants that serve typical local dishes.

Pachía. At 17 km (11 ml) from the city, this is a site with sun all year round; ideal for resting and recreation.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TACNA
San Francisco de Miculla Petroglyphs. Great concentration of petroglyphs distributed in an extension of approximately 16 km² (6.2 ml). The engravings are done in calcareous stones or reddish silica of different sizes.

Calientes. Thermal fountains located between hills in the village of the same name. The waters are relaxing and healthful.

Toquepala Cave. Rupestrian paintings of the primitive people who lived 10,000 years ago, located in the mining bed of the same name.

Tarata. At 89 km (55.3 ml) from Tacna and 3,070 m.a.s.l. (10,072 ft), Tarata is an Andean location with a painteresque landscape and colossal terraces of pre-Inca origin.

Aricota Lagoon. At 156 km (96.9 ml) from Tacna and 2,783 m.a.s.l. (9,130 ft), it has an extension of 8 km (4.97 ml). Many legends have been handed down around this lagoon.

Locumba. Inter-Andean valley located at 79 km (49 ml) from the city. The town of Locumba has a very rich religious tradition, shown by its devotion to the Señor of Locumba.

Balneario Boca de Río. At only 40 km (24.8 ml) from the city, this beach resort has a nice atmosphere and wonderful beaches.

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