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Tacna

Tacna is a city in southern Peru and the regional capital of the Tacna Region. It is located on the Atacama Desert, inland from the Pacific Ocean and on the valley of the Caplina River. Tacna is a very commercially active city, located only 35 km (21 mi) north from the border with Chile. more...

National name: Tacna
Date of Department Foundation:
June 25, 1875.
Population:
237,000 inhabitants. The capital is Tacna and has 117,168 inhabitants.
Area:
Area or Surface: 16,076 sq.km
Mayor: Jacinto Gomez

History of Tacna

Francisco Antonio De Zela, a royal accountant (similar in function to a modern-day income tax auditor), initiated the push for Peruvian Independence from Spain in 1811 in Tacna, leading to a series of commemorative actions for the city, culminating in the 1828 declaration of Tacna as the "Heroic City" ("La Heroica Ciudad de San Pedro de Tacna") by President Jose de La Mar. more...

Overview on Tacna's Economy

Main Resources: grapes, cotton, and copper.
Number of Provinces and Districts:
4 provinces and 26 districts.
Typical Foods: patasca tacnena, picante a la tacnena, cordero a la parrilla.

Geography of Tacna

This department is located along the Titicaca Plateau. It has a diverse geographical make-up, including volcanoes, deserts and mountainous zones. To the west is the Pacific Ocean, the La Yarada beaches, the Ite Pampas, and the Tacna Valley. The Caplina River runs through the city of Tacna. Due to the different climates and variety of products in this region, Tacna has great potential in the areas of farming and mining.

Facts for Travellers

Visa: Valid passport required by all except nationals of Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador entering certain regions of Peru. more...
Time Zone: UTC/GMT-5
Latitude: -18.0200000
Longitude: -70.2500000
Time zone: UTC-5 hours
Country: Peru
Continent: Americas
Sub-region: South America

Toursim in Tacna

The city of Tacna, capital of the department of the same name, is enjoying great trading and tourist activity. This is mainly attributed to its close proximity to the Chilean border. This duty free zone attracts thousand of merchants and visitors daily. It offers beautiful beaches, hotels, and modern buildings.

Also Read: Festivities of Tacna | Tacna Region

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