Castles & Forts in Peru map & data
There are 16 castles and forts mapped in Peru, spread over 8 regions. The most are in Lima (5), Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima (3) and El Callao (2) - Lima alone holds 31% of them. 69% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Fortaleza del Real Felipe, Palacio de Gobierno and Castillo de Lamas.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lima | 5 | 31% |
| Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima | 3 | 19% |
| El Callao | 2 | 13% |
| Cusco | 2 | 13% |
| Ancash | 1 | 6.3% |
| San Martín | 1 | 6.3% |
| Ica | 1 | 6.3% |
| Arequipa | 1 | 6.3% |
Notable castles and forts in Peru
- Fortaleza del Real FelipeEl Callao · castle
- Palacio de GobiernoCercado de Lima · Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima · castle
- Castillo de LamasSan Martín · castle
- AkarayLima · castle
- MuyuqmarkaCusco · castle
- Castillo Las DunasIca · castle
- Castillo de MollendoArequipa · castle
- Castillo RospigliosiSanta Beatriz · Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima · castle
- Castillo de UnanueLima · castle
- SacsayhuamanCusco · castle
- Casa Hacienda El FortínMunicipalidad Metropolitana de Lima · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Peru?
This layer holds 16 castles and forts in Peru, the most of them in Lima. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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