Castillo Forga
An abandoned early 20th-century mansion towers over a cliff in a southern Peruvian beach town.

šŸ“œ Abandoned century-old mansion, neo-Gothic architecture, located on a cliff in southern Peru.
šŸ” Originally known as 'Casa Blanca', it was a hub for Arequipa's elite.

Why Go

šŸ° Admire neo-Gothic architecture with Neoclassical and Baroque elements
🌊 Enjoy views of the mansion from Mollendo's beaches
šŸ‡µšŸ‡Ŗ Explore a beloved symbol of Mollendo's history

Why Avoid

🚫 Interiors are unoccupied and closed to visitors
🚧 Mansion is in a deteriorated state, undergoing restoration

🚌 Transportation

Mollendo is a two-hour drive from Arequipa, accessible by small buses from Arequipa bus station.

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