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The city of Callao was founded in 1537 by Francisco Pizarro on Callao Bay and quickly became the most important harbour for Spanish trade on the Pacific. Even today, the port of Callao handles 75% of Peru's total imports and exports, making it one of the most important fishing and trading ports in South America. - Southern partial view of the harbour of Callao near Lima. - Peru - Lima - 1969

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  South America Peru Callao Lima Piura Talara Negritos Costa Piruw oil port