Beach near Tacna, Peru

Tacna Travel Guide

Peru

Tacna is a city of 280,098 people in southern Peru, close to the country’s border with Chile. It is served by Tacna Airport (TCQ), the city’s named airport for air arrivals.

Tacna is not a beach destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so travellers should plan around the city itself rather than nearby coastal excursions.

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Local time

280,098

Population

6,379 miles away

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Weather in Tacna

Fri

21°

Sat

22°

Sun

26°

Know before you go

Pays in PEN

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +51

Tipping: Tipping is generally appreciated in Peru, but not always expected. A service charge may be included in bills at higher-end establishments. Check your bill before tipping to avoid double-tipping.

Best time to visit Tacna

Jan

25°3

Feb

27°3

Mar

26°1

Apr

24°0

May

20°0

Jun

19°0

Jul

18°0

Aug

19°0

Sep

20°0

Oct

21°0

Nov

22°1

Dec

24°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Tacna

  1. Catedral de Tacna

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.1 km

  2. Zela House

    museum

    0.7 km

  3. Arco Parabólico

    monument

    0.9 km

  4. Teatro Municipal de Tacna

    theatre venue

    0.5 km

  5. Plaza Zela

    park

    0.4 km

  6. Museo de Sitio Las Peañas

    museum

    3.2 km

  7. Casino Isla

    casino

    0.6 km

  8. Parroquia San Martin de Porres

    religious organization

    0.5 km

Getting there

Tacna Airport · 7.2 km

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