Tacna is situated in the entire south of Peru, only 35 km from the
border with Chile. Tacna has a population of about 150,000. The city
lies close to the Atacama desert and in summer it can get very hot.
Fortunately it is a clean and pleasant place with lots of shade.
Especially the downtown area with the palm-tree promenade and the shady
Plaza de Armas are worth a visit.
