Comments on: Real Felipe Fortress

By: Pictures of La Punta de Callao in Lima, Peru

Pictures of La Punta de Callao in Lima, Peru — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:05:14 +0000

[…] Real Felipe Fortress […]

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:37:34 +0000

Man i love military history! Thanks so much for your information and passion that you have for military history! I really think its cool that things like this are available here on the internet.

By: The Lost Souls of Peru « Rachel in Peru!

The Lost Souls of Peru « Rachel in Peru! — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:06:41 +0000

[…] I’ve never been inside the Real Felipe Fortress in Callao, but I had the pleasure of casually driving by the Colonial beauty back in 2009. […]

By: el garza

el garza — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:40:16 +0000

el callao es bonito por lo colonial, pero al toque te cuadran si te equivocas de calles , avispa cuando andes por alla.

By: Andrés

Andrés — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:53:54 +0000

Qué interesantes datos!! no sabía cuál era la historia detrás de esta valiosa construcción colonial. Definitivamente, espero muy pronto planear una visita un fin de semana. Lo bueno es que la distancia con el centro de Lima no es muy grande.

Muchas gracias por la información!

By: » La Punta del Callao …en Perú - Travel Culture History News

» La Punta del Callao …en Perú - Travel Culture History News — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:02:56 +0000

[…] the 100 mansions now there. La Punta would have merged into colonial Callao if it were not for the Real Felipe fortress blocking the way – but people moved back and forward with ease and regularity. Plaza and Hotel […]

By: » Colonial Callao …en Perú - Travel Culture History News

» Colonial Callao …en Perú - Travel Culture History News — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:13:08 +0000

[…] by the fortress, and as flooded with wealth as ever, a new Callao began to take shape. Callao emulated and competed […]

By: George

George — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:01:40 +0000

Hi Stuart,

Although I am only interested in military history for it’s broader historical placement, there are some locations which are blog-worthy in Callao.

Abtao submarine is a worthy visit.
Location: The Base Naval del Callao Naval Base, La Punta, Callao.
Phone: (511) 420-0025.

Navy Museum. or “Capitán de Navío Julio J. Elías Murguía.” Callao
Location: 1243 Avenida Jorge Chávez Avenue.
Phone: (511) 429-7278, annexes 184, 185 and 194.

By: Stuart Starrs

Stuart Starrs — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:01:52 +0000

Hi George, I hadn't been there in a couple of years, so I had forgotten about the discriminatory pricing. If you like Peruvian military stuff, check out this.

By: George

George — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:58:07 +0000

Stuart,
Great blog. Yes Real Felipe is a landmark, and well preserved. I enjoyed touring it with my fiancee. It should be noted that it is also an active training site for “Marinas,” and if you are there at the right times, you can see the Marinas doing their calisthenics and formations. Also I was a little irked at having to pay decidedly more for entrance fees than my fiancee, because she is Peuruana, and I am el gringo. But I got my revenge by loudly making a scene at the ticket booth, and yelling “discrimination,” “delincuentes!” “ladrones!” etc…. The young woman in the booth was seemingly embarrassed by my staged scene! What fun, and a great day in Callao.

By: Miguel

Miguel — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:42:29 +0000

I ve been to la fortaleza before, and I have to say it was amazing and very interesting!! Everyone who goes to Lima should stop there, even though it’s not very advertised. It’s certainly a great place to explore and learn about Peruvian history from colonial to modern times! My fav part are the dungeons, they are so narrow and so creepy!! And I love the view of the ocean, La Punta neighborhood and the rest of Callao from the towers