Location: Iquique
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What to do and see in Iquique, Tarapaca Region: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers
Iquique (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈkike]) is a port city and commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Pampa del Tamarugal which is part of Atacama Desert. It had a population of 180,601 according to the 2012 census. It is also the main commune of the Greater Iquique. The city developed during the heyday of the saltpetre mining in Atacama Desert in the 19th century. Originally a Peruvian city with a large Chilean population, it was ceded to Chile as result of War of the Pacific (1879–1883). Today it is one of only two free ports of Chile.
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1. Paragliding Oasisfly Iquique
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
We are Paragliding in the northern of Chile, with 19 years of experience . we will make your flight a unique experience in your life . Our base of operations is located in Baquedano 770, this street is pedestrian Iquique meters from the main square of the city. We operate flights tandem, courses,expeditions and pilots worldwide.
Reviewed By 988juliank - Bordeaux, France
I booked 3 days of flights under supervision with Cristian. Although I'm a beginner at paragliding, Cristian gave me excellent advice to improve a lot, and I did amazing flights both from Alto Hospicio and Palo Buque. I felt very safe and had a great time, thank you very much Cristian !
2. Parque Nacional Salar del Huasco
3. Sandboard Iquique
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
sandboard tours with the sandboard world champion 2015 -2016 Jose Martinez, all levels from starters to professional . perfect to enjoy alone ,with the family or friends ,at the biggest urban sand dune in the world the Cerro Dragon Natural Sanctuary. whit the best views of Iquique city . the tours includes ; transportation , from hostel to the dune , go and back. profesional board , instruction , photos and videos . max. 3 hours . the instructor jose martinez have 15 years experience teaching sandboard . you can have the class in english , spanish or portuguese . profesional snowboarders can have nice freeride and freestyle session on the best spots of cerro dragon with natural jumps bowls and big hills .
4. Playa Cavancha
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4.5 based on 1,853 reviews
Reviewed By 256cristi_nm - Chile, null
Cavancha beach is the second one in the center of Iquique. It is highly recommended for young children and teenagers, and for adult and older people as well. The beach has different option to rent, such as umbrellas, beach and lounge chair, and so on. You also can buy a soda or a snack. Watch out with the sellers, because there are a lot of them. The only thing that I bought them is sods, because I wasn’t sure about the quality of cooked food. The best hours to get there is between 10 to 14 and 18 to 20h. Enjoy!
5. Museo Corbeta Esmeralda
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4.5 based on 1,343 reviews
6. Oficina Salitrera Santiago Humberstone
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4.5 based on 1,649 reviews
Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium
The village and factory were build to subtract and treat salpeter, and is thus located near the place where the stone containing saltpeter was found, in the middle of the desert. Once the natural saltpeter industry collapsed, due to synthetic fertilisers, the town was deserted, as its only reason for existence stopped. Since then the town has slowly decayed, although more recently the decay has been stopped, and some parts are partially renovated. It is thus a mining town preserved, although the housing for the miners themselves have collapsed and disappeared. But the other housing, the hotel, theatre, grocery store where they had to pay with fichas, as they weren't paid in money, but fiches that could only be spent in the town stores owned by the mine company. Also the factory buildings largely remain. Very well worth a few hours strolling through, in the part near the entrance typical objects used in the town are on display, and there is a decent amount of information also in English.
7. Baquedano Street
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4.5 based on 980 reviews
Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium
This is the street were during the saltpeter boom, the rich build their houses. All of wood, with porches and balconies, in a style that reminds one a bit of Charleston. In the middle of the street there are palm trees, and there are plenty of benches. Most of the houses are in decent condition, some are very nicely renovated. Sadly, due to the protests, some have tags and are partially boarded up. But still a lovely and very safe street to slowly walk through and enjoy the architecture. There are quite a few hostals, and pubs, as well as a few restaurants with terraces outside.
8. Magical Tours Chile
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
In Magical Tour CHile we perform regular tours in the region, and special interest trips. Focusing on adventure activity and connection with ethnic groups and "local people". We look for a specialization in Tourist Routes with emphasis on the safeguarding and development of local culture, landscape, wildlife and nature. Our tourism project is a commitment to a responsible, social, cultural and environmentally tourism. "Developing a tourism project environmentally responsible, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL" We also know that those who choose to make their travel experiences with us are into searches and similar concerns.
