Challapalca Prison, prison in Tarata Province, Peru
Challapalca Prison is a correctional facility located in the Tacna Department at high altitude in the Andes Mountains. The facility sits in a remote mountainous area with harsh environmental conditions and difficult terrain.
The prison was established to hold serious offenders in one of Peru's most remote regions. Its history is connected to debates about detention under extreme conditions and prison administration practices in Peru.
This prison is not open to the public and is located at extreme altitude with difficult access conditions. Visitors should understand it is an active correctional facility with no tourist facilities or access.
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