What to do and see in Arica, Arica and Parinacota Region: The Best Sights & Landmarks

July 17, 2021 Stefan Strunk

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.
Restaurants in Arica

1. Morro de Arica

Arica Chile
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4.5 based on 1,417 reviews

Morro de Arica

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.

Reviewed By B1959DXmargaretg - Chester, United Kingdom

The walk up the Morro isn't as far as it looks. The first bit is steep but the second bit is fine. We didn't go into the museum as it isn't our thing. There are lots of things to see without going into the museum though. There are lots of information plates which are bilingual. The Redeemer statue is fascinating as is the tomb for an unknown soldier and the flag! You must have your photo taken with the flag just to show how big it is! A good photo is when the small and large falf are blowing in the same direction. The views of the port and the city are well worth the walk - you will have earned a beer or a coffee when you are back down!

2. Casa de la Cultura de Arica

Maximiliano Lira s/n Parque Aduana, Arica 1002209 Chile
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Casa de la Cultura de Arica

3. Camarones Magico y Ancestral

Arica 1000000 Chile
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Camarones Magico y Ancestral

4. St Mark's Cartheral

San Marcos, Arica Chile
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

St Mark's Cartheral

5. Puerto De Arica

Maximo Lira 389, Arica 1002209 Chile +56 58 259 3400 http://www.puertoarica.cl/index.php/es
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Puerto De Arica

6. Catedral de San Marcos

Arica Chile http://www.obispadoarica.cl
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4.0 based on 426 reviews

Catedral de San Marcos

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.

Reviewed By d1deleonrn - Brunswick, United States

If you go to Arica, you must go here. If you can go during the day AND night. The contrast is amazing. It's a cast iron church, and resonates like you think it would. Home to some birds, and amazing frescoes (12 stations are beautiful). Just beautiful. If you take pictures, drop a coin or two in the box (just my opinion)

7. Plaza Colon

San Marcos, Arica Chile
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4.0 based on 202 reviews

Plaza Colon

8. La Tropilla Geoglyphs

Azapa Valley, Arica Chile
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4.0 based on 47 reviews

La Tropilla Geoglyphs

9. Presencias Tutelares

Rute 5, Arica Chile
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Presencias Tutelares

10. Tambo de Zapahuira

Rute 11, Arica Chile http://www.tourismchile.com/guide/arica/articles/524
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

Tambo de Zapahuira

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