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Arica (/əˈriːkə/ ə-REE-kə; Spanish: [aˈɾika]) is a commune and a port city with a population of 196,590 in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica has a mild, temperate climate with some of the lowest annual rainfall rates anywhere in the world, consequently there are rarely any clouds over Arica. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. At the location of the city are two lush valleys that dissect the Atacama Desert converge: Azapa and Lluta. These valleys provide fruit for export.
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1. Private Arica and Ancient Cultures Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica. Do not forget to bring a camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. We will make a circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. In addition, we visit an archaeological sample of the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and the story of the first inhabitants who managed to adapt and thrive in the desert. This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
2. Lakes and Volcanoes Region
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lake Llanquihué is surrounded by picturesque towns such as Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Ensenada and Puerto Octay. Chile's second largest lake, it has a wide variety of landscapes and activities and beautiful walks are to be made along the forest trails.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Shared Service Tours and Bilingual Guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Travel insurance, gratuities
3. Archaeological Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
In this tour you will know the history behind the first inhabitants of this territory, the development of agriculture and about the oldest mummification technique in the world used by the Chinchorro Culture. A tour that includes archeological sites, museums and gardens where you will be surprised at the contrasts between desert and valleys.
Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to the Archaeological Museum and the Picaflor Sanctuary.
Exclusions: Lunch
4. 4-Days Unique Experience at the Chilean High Plateau
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A mixture of coastline, desert and high Andean plateau, its long list of activities will surprise you daily with a new adventure. Dive into history at the San Marcos Cathedral, visit the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, where you will find the oldest mummies in the world and visit its valleys, known for their exotic fruits. Come discover the beauty of the altiplano on a visit along ancient roads that reveal more than 30 colonial churches. Guided by the indigenous communities, get to know this natural heritage site that will take you back in time.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 3 Night Accommodation at 3* Hotels, All transfers by shared service with Spanish driver only, Excursions by shared service with English speaking guide , Entrance fee to Archeological Museum in Arica, Entrance fee to Lauca National Park , Portable Oxygen tank
Exclusions: Air tickets and Airport taxes , Gratuities
Reviewed By bigfin2016
Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.
5. Arica Private City Tour
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3.3 based on 3 reviews
Circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. Do not forget to bring a camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. We will make a circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. In addition, we visit an archaeological sample of the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and the story of the first inhabitants who managed to adapt and thrive in the desert. This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to see the coastline, native culture and the Azapa Valley.
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By airiaunb
To say the least it was mesmerizing. I couldn't get enough of the weather, views, and the locals. Lots of interesting places to eat and thing to eat.
6. Half day City Tour Arica
We invite you to visit the city of eternal spring, full of history and beautiful landscapes such as its famous Morro and Valle de Azapa.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tickets
Exclusions: Food
7. Full day Arica - Lauca National Park - Chungara Lake - Arica
Escape from the tourist route on this full day tour from Arica and explore the wild landscapes and archaeological wonders of the far north of Chile. Discover the valleys and volcanic peaks of the Lauca National Park; See rare birds around Chungara Lake and visit the historic towns of Parinacota and Putre. After lunch (included), return trip through the Lluta Valley to admire the mysterious geoglyphs and see the imposing candelabra cactus in the Barranco de Los Cardones.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: All kinds of tickets and permits, Mention not mentioned
8. Half day City Tour Arica and Archeology in Azapa
Visit to a fascinating city with a spectacular past that can be seen in its architecture and National Monuments such as the Cathedral of San Marcos de Arica, Ex-Customs both built by Eiffel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the museum
Exclusions: Not mentioned entries, Food
9. Chungara Lake + Jurasi Hot Springs
An ideal trip to take advantage of your time and learn about the most relevant aspects of the culture, geography and nature of the Arica and Parinacota region. The different ecological floors surprise with the contrast from the Pacific coast, passing through valleys, desert, precordillera and high plateau to end with a huge view of the Andes mountain range.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Vegetarian available
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By David B
Loved this tour! Daniel was an excellent guide and shared his extensive knowledge of the history of the Chilean people. Highly recommend this tour company!
10. Red Lagoon Tour
We are known for delivering good service, the best personalized and prepared guides, excellent transport cars and drivers, punctuality, excellent breakfast and lunch, the tour makes your trip something wonderful.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, lunch, Snack
Exclusions: Drinks, Entrance tickets to the lagoon
Reviewed By Christian M
This agency is to be avoided ! We booked a tour including the Humberstone visit with this agency. While the guide was much involved and very passionate, the bus was very old and obviously not maintained. It broke down on the verge of the desert 75 km away from Iquique. We were told a replacement bus was supposed to pick us up but it never arrived (it was never sent actually). After 4 hours waiting in the middle of nowhere,we (15 tourists including kids) had no choice but to take a regular bus back to Iquique (at night!)
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