Monumental Callao with Grafitti Lesson
Explore Callao’s creative revival, where bold street art and murals have transformed a historic port district. Inspired by the Fugaz project, the experience ends with a hands-on graffiti session rooted in local culture.
Area
Lima and the Desert Coast
Type
Art & Architecture
Community & Culture
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Callao’s story is one of resilience and creative renewal. Once a thriving colonial port, the district later fell into decline before a collective effort by artists, designers, architects and philanthropists sparked a remarkable transformation. At the heart of this revival is the Fugaz project, a sociocultural initiative dedicated to reclaiming public spaces through art.
Today, formerly austere streets are alive with galleries, restaurants, independent shops and open-air cultural events. Graffiti and large-scale murals define the neighbourhood’s identity, drawing artists from around the world and earning comparisons with Miami’s Wynwood district. A walk through Callao offers first-hand insight into this evolution, shaped by local voices and lived experience.
Inspired by the surrounding street art, the experience concludes with a hands-on graffiti session, offering a creative opportunity to engage with the neighbourhood’s artistic spirit.
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