La Punta, Callao (Lima) - General Info
Description:
Callao is the port of the capital of Peru – Lima, which is only a short distance inland. Lima’s airport is also in Callao.
Callao was founded in 1537 by Francisco Pizarro. As the leading shipping point for the gold and silver taken by the Spanish conquerors from the Inca Empire, the port was frequently assaulted by pirates and European rivals of Spain. It was pillaged by Sir Francis Drake in 1578. A tidal wave following an earthquake demolished the city in 1746, but it was rebuilt about three-quarters of a mile from the original site. This happened again in 1940 when the city and port were destroyed after a severe earthquake and had to be rebuilt.
Callao’s port has one of the few good natural harbours along the Pacific coast of South America. Located south of the Rímac River, the port’s anchorage is protected by the large offshore island of San Lorenzo (a submarine base and naval station) and by a long promontory. The harbour has been given further protection by breakwaters. The Yacht Club Peruano welcomes visiting yachts and has good marine services.
Notable among the city’s many and varied industries are breweries, shipbuilding yards, and fish-meal factories.
Cruiser Highlights:
Welcoming Yacht Club that assist with clearance and local info.; 25 ton travelift and hard standing; fuel and water; marine services; easy provisioning; half an hour from center of Lima; colonial architecture; museums; beaches; long boardwalk great for walking/running; artistic center; swim with sealions; great ceviche and seafood.
Position:
12°03.68’S, 077°09.79’W (moorings)
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NOV 23 – PERU.
BULK CARRIER BOARDED BY TWO ARMED ROBBERS IN 12-03.00S 77-09.00W AT ANCHOR IN CALLAO, PERU. ROBBERS ESCAPED. ALL CREW SAFE. VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
REPORTS FROM IMB PIRACY REPORTING CENTER.
Posted on the main Peru Page:
En Peru el deporte nautico va adquiriendo cada año mas interesados. Actualmente hay mas de 1000 yates solo en la capital del Peru.
Es por ello que proximamente abrira sus puertas Marina
Marbella, con capacidad para amarrar 150 yates con eslora de hasta 120 pies, con un travelift de 200 toneladas. Asi que en dos años si visitas Lima usted tendra los mejores servicios.
Translation:
In Peru, the sport of sailing is increasing in popularity every year. Actually, there are more than 1000 yachts just in the capital of Peru. For this reason, the Marine Marbella will be opening its doors in two years time, with a capacity for 150 yachts, maximum LOA of 120ft and with a 200-ton travelift. So, if you visit Lima in 2 years time, there will be much better services.
Posted on behalf of SV Legacy:
Legacy (40′) was at the Yacht club Peruano (YCP) in May 2014 coming from Puerto Lucia, Ecuador. We motor/sailed with 2 stops (Talara, Bayovar) without going ashore, just to let the weather cleared.
We tried to contact Tramar twice a day without success. Clearing in Peru was done by Jorge Romero recommended by Gonzalo Ravago (the very nice, good Samaritan from the club).$100 per week ( buoy + launch services) at the present no facilities as they are remodelling for 6 months.
Internet at the office. Fuel $5.86/ gal ($2 more than the local station) water on plus. Basics groceries next door with great panaderia ( bakery)
Cost of clearing in Peru is outrageous: $1 = 2.7 Soles
Sanitaria Maritima: 1724 Soles
Port authority $0
Migration 150 Soles ( for two)
APN $0
Total 1874 Soles or $694 but since we did not have a health booklet with all vaccinations including the yellow fever ( they insist on it) they charge a fine of 1350 Soles and also 160 Soles for vaccination ( that we did not have to take …) all is stupid paperwork bureaucracy
Total In and Out 3645 Soles or $1350 including $100 for agent. You do not have a cruising permit for the coast. We left after 2 weeks at this rolly anchorage for Arica Chile.