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Arica Chile

Known as the city of eternal spring, Arica is only 30 miles south of the southern Peruvian border. This city features some of the nicest beaches in Chile . In addition to this, it was the center of a number of pre-Colombian Indian cultures and in its museums, mummies can be found that pre-date the Egyptians by 2,000 years. Arica is the starting point for visiting the valleys of Azapa and Lluta, Lake Chungara and the small villages of Socoroma, Putre and Parinacota.

ACCESS ROUTES
Arica lies at 1,050 mi / 1,690 km north of Santiago. It can be reached overland from Tacna (crossing the Peruvian Border) in the North (3 hours), Santiago in the South and from Lauca National Park (and Bolivia ) in the East. Arica also has an airport, with frequent flights to and from Santiago.
ACCOMMODATION
All levels of hotels can be found in Arica, the best hotel in town is the Panamericana Hotel.
WHEN TO GO
Arica can be visited year-round, although the tours to Lauca National Park are best to be avoided from September through February, as roads may be closed due to heavy snowfall. We advise to spend 1 or 2 days in Arica, one more in case Lauca is to be visited.

Excursions

City Tour:

You will undertake a tour of the main natural and cultural attractions of the city. You visit the Chinchorro and the El Laucho beaches, El Morro (nice view of the city), the San Marcos Cathedral and La Casa de la Cultura ; both designed by Gustav Eiffel. The tour concludes with shopping time in the artisan village.

Included: transport, bilingual guide, all entrance fees.
Time: 3 hours.
Type: this excursion can only be booked as a private excursion.

Arica City Tour

Archeology Museum of San Miguel de Azapa:

This museum is part of the University of Tarapacá and well worth a visit. The museum contains a fine collection of Pre-Columbian weaving, pottery, woodcarving and basketwork from the coast as well as seven mummified humans from the Chinchorro culture (8,000-10,000 BC), the most ancient mummies yet discovered.

Included: transport, bilingual guide, all entrance fees.
Time: Half Day.
Type: this excursion can only be booked as a private excursion.

Arica Archeology Museum

Lauca National Park 1 Day / 2 Days:

With a surface of 137,883 hectares, this international biosphere reserve covers the pre-cordillera and the altiplano of the northeast end of the region of Tarapacá. It has a dry climate with very marked day and night thermal variations. This park is well known for being home to a great wealth of flora and fauna and its highly interesting cultural, historical and wild beauty sites. More than 130 different bird species live in this park, in addition to the distinctive vicuñas, vizcachas, and condors. A major attraction of the park is the astonishing Chungara Lake, one of the most elevated in the world, located at the foot of the Payachata twin volcanoes.

Itinerary

You will be collected from your hotel and start the excursion of the Park. You begin at the coast, crossing the desert and the pre-Cordillera, finally reaching the Altiplano, where we will be able to appreciate the beauty of Chungará Lake, located 4500 meters above sea level, as well as the variety of flora and fauna of the area. A beautiful landscape and the view of the impressive 'Payachatas' Volcanoes (considered a sacred place by the Aymara people) enhance the sight. Overnight can be made in basic conditions, or you can return to the city.

Included: transport, and bilingual guide.
Time: 1 or 2 Days overnight in relatively basic accommodation.
Type: this excursion can only be booked as a private excursion.

Lauca National Park

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