Arica, Chile

Travel Blogs from Arica (209)

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it's HOT in CHILE !!
Feb 10, 2008

... the street, even if a stranger... they usually kiss you on the cheek goodbye.  Skin color is lighter in Chile...theoretically there are fewer indigenous people and much more of a Spanish influence genetically.  Chilenos are well dressed, clean... ...

A travel blog entry by rawhideone
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Eureka, we´ve reached Arica!, Arica, Chile travel blog
Eureka, we´ve reached Arica!
Jul 8, 2005

... from one side to the other, perhaps every 10 yards or so, which went on for mile after mile. This surprised us for Chile is a prosperous country in South America; but of course this is earthquake country. You might have heard about the earthquake of 13th ...

A travel blog entry by patagonia2peru
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Desert Sky, Dreamed I Saw A Desert Sky...., Arica, Chile travel blog
Desert Sky, Dreamed I Saw A Desert Sky....
Apr 9, 2005

... in Chile Find a cheap hostel - a bit of a dive, but couldnt be bothered to look elsewhere, and then wandered Arica. Surrounded by desert mountains, totally without vegetation, and the place seems a bit darker, more, and more aggressive beggars than ...

A travel blog entry by shaunduvall
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Edge of the Altiplano, Arica, Chile travel blog
Edge of the Altiplano
Mar 28, 2006

We take a flight up to Arica with LAN Chile, on the way briefly stopping at Iquique to pick up and drop off passengers. The plane flies along an arid coastline of interminable brownness bathed in hot Autumn sunshine. A never-ending steep escarpment seems ...

A travel blog entry by rachel_john
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Attractions in Arica (4)

Parque Nacional Lauca
Parque Nacional Lauca

Arica, Chile

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This national park is home to vicuna, alpaca, wild chinchilla and many other indigenous Chilean animal species.
Catedral de San Marcos
Catedral de San Marcos

Arica, Chile

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Assembled in the 1870's to replace the main church lost to the 1868 earthquake, this national monument was the city's first building constructed of steel and cast iron, with only its door made from wood.
El Morro de Arica
El Morro de Arica

Cerro La Cruz, Arica, Chile

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This national monument is an enormous rock, standing 110 meters high and paying tribute to the Chilean military victories in the 19th Century Pacific War.
Museo Historico y de Armas
Museo Historico y de Armas

Arica, Chile

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Open daily from 8am to 8pm, this museum sits atop "The Morro" and showcases artifacts from the 19th century Chilean and Peruvian armies.

Forum Discussions on Arica (8)

Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 12:57:37
... -distance buses: Bus companies in Chile The route suggested by Eileen is the best: San Pedro de Atacama (skipping Antofagasta), Iquique, Arica, Arequipa, from Arequipa take the direct bus to Cusco. In Cusco take the trip to Machu Picchu, but stay at ...
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 06:28:18
... Spanish only, buying online seems to be impossible. Most people who go to the areas you're going to check out Iquique, Arica (skipping Antofogasta) and San Pedro de Atacama to go to the Valle de La Luna, El Tatio Geysers, Altiplanic Lakes, etc. Calama ...
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 16, 2008, 16:35:59
... We also wanted to check out the north of Chile on the way, places like San Pedro de Atacama, and certain cities (Calama, Arica, Iquique, etc.). Which are the coolest cities to visit? Any advice on how to do this trip? Anyone wanna come along? Also, ...
32 day adventure to Central and South America
Posted on Jul 16, 2009, 19:58:35
... , Nicaragua 2. Manta, Ecuador 3. Puntarenas, Costa Rica 4. Lima, Peru 5. Pisco, Peru 6. La Serena, Chile 7. Valparaiso, Chil 8. Pucon, Chile 9. Colchagua Valley, Chile 10. Arica, Chile 11. Lake Titicaca 12. Machu Picchu 13. Lima Any help is appreciated