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Signing of the Treaty

When
20 October 1883
Where
Ancón, near Lima
Part of
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón

Chile and Peru signed the Treaty of Ancón on 20 October 1883 in Ancón, near Lima, ending hostilities.

The treaty was signed by Chile and Peru on 20 October 1883 in Ancón, near Lima. It formally ended the war and ceded Tarapacá to Chile. The terms included regulations for guano and nitrate resources to repay Peru's debts.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Ancón Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
  2. War of the Pacific Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  3. Tarapacá Province Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-20

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