Callao Bay
| Callao Bay | |
|---|---|
| Spanish: Bahía del Callao | |
 The bay of Callao (top) and Lima (bottom) | |
 Interactive map of Callao Bay | |
| Location | Peru |
| Coordinates | 12°03′00″S 77°09′50″W / 12.05000°S 77.16389°W |
Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
| Settlements | Callao |
Callao Bay (Spanish: Bahía del Callao) is a bay located off the coast of Callao, Peru. The islands of San Lorenzo and El Frontón are located to its west.
Overview
[edit]The bay is separated from that of Lima by the Peninsula of La Punta. Due to its location, it is a place of great commercial and military importance because it is home to the country's main port and a navy base.[1][2] The bay is very rich ecologically speaking, which is why the Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System was created, in charge of taking care of the entire bay and the nearby islands.[3][4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "La Bahía del Callao es estratégicamente importante" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ↑ "Auditoría de Gestión Ambiental en la Bahía del Callao". Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ↑ "Geología marina y ambiental del Área entre la Bahía del Callao y Ventanilla". Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ↑ La Península de La Punta y las islas del Callao