Top Things to do in Arica and Parinacota Region
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Discover the best top things to do in Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile including Parinacota Volcano, Suri Plaza, Laguna Roja, Parque Nacional Lauca, Lago Chungara, Humedal del Rio Lluta, El Laucho Beach, Cuevas de Anzota, Hummingbird Sanctuary, Cuidad de Arica.
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1. Parinacota Volcano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium
This is a dormant cone volcano reaching just under 6350m, and has a continuously snow covered top. A great sight, but note that certainly in summer, it is often partially or completely hidden by clouds and rain. If you stay multiple days, you are more likely to have a good view of its near perfect cone shape. Rains are starting earlier and are heavier in recent years in the altiplano, best time to go is November and December. There are several viewing points, the most famous is obviously with lago Chungara in front.
2. Suri Plaza
3. Laguna Roja
4. Parque Nacional Lauca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
This national park is home to vicuna, alpaca, wild chinchilla and many other indigenous Chilean animal species.
Reviewed By MichalK2648
The park is beautiful indeed. The best part to our opinion is the southern Salar with the natural hot spring In the middle of nowhere, with no one around. The views are spectacular and we saw so many animals and birds on the way. To have a good view of the volcanos you need clear skies, so you’d want to arrive early. Logistics are not so bad- we rented a car with 7 seats in a local agency (Benmax rent a car) , took an extra 60 liters of gasoline, bought lots of water and food in the market, and we were set to go. The roads are not so bad (partly really good). There are many heavy trucks, so you need to be alert while driving. Sun is harsh and it is quite warm during the day and freezing cold after sun set. Take sunscreen. Highly recommended.
5. Lago Chungara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By carlbenk - Carlisle, United States
Lake Chungará is the highlight of a visit to Lauca. The weather was good but not perfect on the day we went, which meant we had occasional and not continuous views of the summit of 21,000 ft Parinacota. There is also much bird life — flamingos, gulls, coots, etc — and I spent at least an hour capturing them with my telephoto lens.
6. Humedal del Rio Lluta
7. El Laucho Beach
8. Cuevas de Anzota
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By U7146AAsteves - Santiago, Chile
A must when in Arica. It's only 12 kms south of Arica center there is no public transportation that passes nearby and I would not try walking (for safety reasons) however one can take car (they is parking ) a taxi, tour, and / or bike to the caves which date back to somewhere between 6000 - 2000 BC when the caves were used by first settlers of America. Its a short 750 metro walkways which takes you through the caves along the coastline. Since it was built in 2016, it has an easy to use path for those who may need Upon entrance, all are issued mandator helmet. Based on my experience, it not so much for falling rocks, but for the bids who live hight up on the cliffs. . . (my daughter would out the hard way) . Very scenic, from the point of view of the seascape The path is clearly marked with interesting facts noted along the way (ONLY in Spanish) Not good for international tourists. Take sunblock and wear, walking / tennis shoes, Depending on the time of your trip, you may want to take a a windbreaker. It opens at 7 A.M. and closes at 6 P.M.To really take in the experience, give, yourself at least 2 hours. We found the best time to arrive (in February) between 15 - 16 hrs. Very little traffic, tourists and the light was perfect! It's free to the public.
9. Hummingbird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By iljumittajjeb - Lanark, United Kingdom
Excellent place to visit - the name of the place is a little ambiguous - these are wild, in some cases migratory hummingbirds, that are attracted here by the garden. You are guided through the garden (they don't really want you wandering off on your own), but you get a good view of lots of hummingbirds, up close. Note it is difficult to find (not signposted) from the main road.
