Moquegua (founded as Villa de Santa Catalina de Guadalcázar del Valle de Moquegua) is a city in southern Peru, located in the Moquegua Region, of which it's the regional capital. It is also capital of Mariscal Nieto Province and Moquegua District. It is located 1144 kilometers south from the capital city of Lima. History There isn't any clear information about the Spanish conquest and the year of the city's foundation. However, it's said that the possible date for this may be November 25,1… (More on Moquegua)