10 Nov 2025
Arica
ACTIVITIES:
CRUISES
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CASINOS
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
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NATURE AND ECOTOURISM
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RURAL TOURISM
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PALEONTOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY
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PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES
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CULTURAL SPACES
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OBSERVATION OF FLORA, FAUNA, AND LANDSCAPES
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URBAN TOURISM
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OUTDOOR LIFE
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ASTROTOURISM
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HOT SPRINGS
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ADVENTURE AND SPORTS
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CHILEAN ARTISTS
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NIGHTLIFE
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MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES
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HANDICRAFTS
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OBSERVATORIES
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AIR ADVENTURES
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TYPICAL CELEBRATIONS
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CULTURE AND HERITAGE
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NAUTICAL EXPERIENCES
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SHOPPING
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WORLD HERITAGE SITES
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MORE ADVENTURE
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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CITY TOUR
Updated on 21 de November, 2025
The city of eternal spring
Known as the “City of Eternal Spring”, Arica awaits you with guaranteed sunshine all year round, perfect beaches, adventure, history, and dreamy Andean landscapes. Its main seaside resorts such as Chinchorro and Las Machas, together with Isla Alacrán, invite you to sunbathe and surf, with world-famous waves such as “El Gringo.”
To learn about and relive its history, visit the imposing Morro de Arica and its museum, which commemorates the events of the War of the Pacific. And if you are looking for nature, explore the Lauca National Park, home to protected fauna and spectacular landscapes featuring the impressive Lake Chungará, one of the highest in the world.
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Plan your trip to Arica
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Santiago
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Arica
How to get there
How to get there by air
You must travel to Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), which receives direct flights from Santiago (2 hours 15 minutes). From the air terminal, located 18 km away, take a taxi or a private transportation service (transfer) to get directly to your accommodation in 20 minutes.
How to get there by land
From Santiago, you must drive along Route 5 North, a long journey of 2,050 km (28 hours to 30 hours) that you can do by bus or in your vehicle. If you drive, plan stops and refuel. You can also access by vehicle from Peru and Bolivia through the authorized border crossings.
Must-Know Tips
Don’t forget that temperatures tend to be mild throughout the year, so during the day you should protect yourself from the sun with sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. If you visit nature reserves and beaches, try not to carry out activities that could pollute or damage the ecosystem and the unique biodiversity of the area.
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