Ilo is an important port in Peru located on the southern Pacific coast. It is the largest city in the region of Moquegua and the capital of the province.
Ilo is known due to the movement of ships carrying copper to the world as it has the dock of the copper miner Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC).
The ’malecón’ is the most beautiful and modern boardwalk of the Peruvian coast to enjoy both day and night. Every day people gather in the comfortable facilities of the pier to watch the beautiful sunset overlooking the sea and stay up late in good company of the breeze and the sound of the waves.
BEACHES
Ilo has several beautiful beaches being Poso de Lisas, Monte Carlo and English Harbor the most famous ones.
Arena Blanca beach
37 km south of Ilo is the Beach ’Arena Blanca’, a tranquil paradise of wide sandy beaches where you can camp, always respecting the delicate balance of its ecosystem.
Ilo’s tourist attraction is Punta de Coles, a spot home to millions of sea lions.
CHIRIBAYA CULTURE
11 km from the port is the district of El Algarrobal, a small valley with Olive groves, private farms, and a museum. The Municipal Museum of The Algarrobal holds the archaeological remains of the Chiribaya culture that was established in the area a thousand years ago.
Temperatures range between 18 and 28 degrees, and it never rains due to its location in the Atacama Desert, allowing outdoor activities and the beach to enjoy all year round.
