Tacna is the southernmost region in Peru. Its name originates from the Quechua words taka (“hit”) and na (“something to do”), which would mean “a place to hit”. This expression is thought to be related to the Quechua conquest of the Aymara people. Its capital is the city of Tacna.
Present-day Tacna Region was occupied by forces from neighboring Chile as a result of the War of the Pacific. Tacna was reincorporated into Peruvian sovereignty in 1929 and today it is known for being one of the most patriotic areas in the country.
