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Judicial House
from Tacna
by Visit Peru
Campo de la Alianza Monumental Complex © Marco Garro / PROMPERÚ
Alameda Bolognesi Two blocks from the Paseo Cívico. This is one of the city’s busiest roads. Its first block preserves the original architecture of tradition mansions. The Caplina River flows beneath.
Locomotive Park Av. Grau, first block The space is home to a 1859 model locomotive (n.º 3), which transported Peruvian troops and continued to connect Tacna and Arica until 1940.
Tacna - Arica Railway Station / Railway museum Gregorio Albarracín Ave. 484. Opening hours for ticket sales: Mon-Sun 8:00 am - 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Ticket entry. The old Tacna-Arica railway station still retains much of the machinery and many of the objects used during the second half of the 19th century. Its exhibition recounts the history of the railway. The railway is currently operational.
Campo de la Alianza Monumental Complex 8 km to the north of the city of Tacna (10 min. by car). Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 am - 12:00 pm / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Ticket entry. At this site where, on May 26, 1880, the Ba le of Alliance Heights took place during the War of the Pacific, homage is paid to its combatants. Besides the battlefield, there is also a cemetery, a monument and a site museum that displays weapons from the era, as well as uniforms, le ers, documents, and a scale model illustrating the battle.
Valle Viejo 3.5 km to the east of the city of Tacna in the district of Pocollay (9 min. by car). The wide open countryside here forms part of the Pocollay, Calana and Pachía districts. Its temperate climate and beautiful scenery make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy regional cuisine. Along its 23 km extension one can also visit vineyards that produce wine, pisco, and infusions.
