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Peru.
Lima Office:
Address: C.C. Camino Real Of. 284
San Isidro
Phone number: (+511) 2526133
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Malena Montes |
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Cusco Office
Address: Jr. Peru B-14 Manzanapata, Santiago
Phone number: (+5184) 984625171
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Ronald Arana |
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Departament of
Tacna
Description.
Tacna's close proximity to the Chilean border draws thousand of
merchants and visitors daily. It offers beautiful beaches, hotels,
and modern buildings.
Basics facts.
Area or Surface: 16,076 km².
Main Resources: grapes, cotton, and copper.
Population: 237,000 inhabitants. The capital is Tacna and has
117,168 inhabitants.
Number of Provinces and Districts: 4 provinces and 26 districts.
Date of Department Foundation: June 25, 1875.
Typical Foods: patasca tacneña, picante a la tacneña, cordero a la
parrilla.
Weather: The average temperature is 19° C (66° F). From May to
August the Tacna area frequently experiences a light drizzle.
History.
Peruvians are able to trace their beginnings to the Tacna region. In
the Toquepala Caves, there is evidence of stone aged men living
there. They were hunters and were very interested in art and rituals.
In 1535, the first Spaniards who explored the region were part of
the Almagro expedition that was organized to conquer Chile.
The favorable climate and conditions in the Tacna region later
attracted soldiers and expatriates from Spain looking for a place to
settle.
The discovery of the Potosí Mines in the Viceroyalty Era brought
people to the area, thus causing the development of the Arica port
and the town of Tacna. The uprisings of Zela and Paillardelli
against the king's forces occurred in this area as well.
Due to Tacna's close proximity to the Chilean border, they were
involved in the war with this neighboring country. Since 1884, the
southern invaders, due to the questionable Treaty of Ancón, occupied
the department of Tacna. This treaty put the people of Tacna and
Arica under virtual captivity. For almost 50 years Tacna remained
occupied by the Chileans that attempted to influence the Peruvians
citizens that resided there. However, the Peruvians were not easily
swayed and following a long imprisonment, Tacna was returned to Peru.
Tourism
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.
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