Ilo - Peru

Ilo is a port city in southern Peru. It is the largest city in the Moquegua Region and is the capital of the Ilo Province.

The main attraction is without doubt the Urban Center whose landmarks are:

- St. Jerome's temple, built in 1871
- Glorieta Jose Galvez, built in 1915
- State Pier, built at the end of 19th century
- Punta Coles


Ilo has one of the largest copper smelters in the country. It also has a formerly state owned copper refinery. Both of these businesses are located at a distance from the urban center. These businesses have been known to affect the fish populations and the water.[citation needed] Ilo's industry appeared in the movie The Corporation as an example of environmental exploitation for profit.


Ilo Pictures