Campo de la Alianza

Some background helps at this memorial near Tacna, which commemorates the battle of 26 May 1880.

What to expect

A monument says more when you know who is being remembered. Campo de la Alianza commemorates the 1880 battle and its Peruvian and Bolivian participants. Read a little about the war beforehand and take the interpretation seriously without mistaking one national account for the whole story.

How it fits into a journey

Make it a focused excursion from Tacna, then return to the centre. There is no need to add three more compulsory stops.

Practical answers

Is this the same as Paseo Cívico?

No. Paseo Cívico is in town; Campo de la Alianza is a separate memorial visit requiring transport arrangements.

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