Arica , Chile
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What to do and See in Arica, Chile
Rich in history, Arica is Chile's northernmost city, a duty-free oasis and the gateway to archaeological and natural wonders in Lauca National Park, the geoglyphs at Putre, and the high altitude lake Chungara. Arica's beaches are somewhat warmer than other beaches and attract surfers and swimmers.
Rich in history, Arica is Chile's northernmost city, a duty-free oasis and the gateway to archaeological and natural wonders in Lauca National Park, the geoglyphs at Putre, and the high altitude lake Chungara. Arica's beaches are somewhat warmer than other beaches and attract surfers and swimmers.
Arica, Chile
Arica is Chile's northernmost city, a duty-free oasis and the gateway to archaeological and natural wonders in Lauca National Park, the geoglyphs at Putre, and the high altitude lake Chungara.
Arica is Chile's northernmost city, a duty-free oasis and the gateway to archaeological and natural wonders in Lauca National Park, the geoglyphs at Putre, and the high altitude lake Chungara.
Aerial View of Arica
Arica is 12 miles (20 Km) from the Peruvian border, a duty free city and a trade city for centuries.
Arica is 12 miles (20 Km) from the Peruvian border, a duty free city and a trade city for centuries.
Fotos del Altiplano Chileno
Photos of the Chilean altiplano taken by Clarence Fisk on his viajes.
Photos of the Chilean altiplano taken by Clarence Fisk on his viajes.
Viaje Al Altiplano Chileno, I
First of Clarence Fisk's two part trip to Northern Chile's altiplano, seeing parque Nacional del Rio Lauca, los Bofedales de Parinacota and Lago Chungara from Arica. In Spanish.
First of Clarence Fisk's two part trip to Northern Chile's altiplano, seeing parque Nacional del Rio Lauca, los Bofedales de Parinacota and Lago Chungara from Arica. In Spanish.
Ancient Ecuador & Chile
Cuenca and San Pedro de Atacama - farflung reaches of the Inca empire.
Cuenca and San Pedro de Atacama - farflung reaches of the Inca empire.
Arica Hotels
Hotels, Guest Houses and Self Catering Accommodation many offering exclusive Smooth Hound discounts.
Hotels, Guest Houses and Self Catering Accommodation many offering exclusive Smooth Hound discounts.
Arica Hotels
Compare rates, amenities and ratings before clicking on a hotel link for details and online booking. From Kayak.
Compare rates, amenities and ratings before clicking on a hotel link for details and online booking. From Kayak.
Arica Surf
Photos and information about surfing in Arica, Chile.
Photos and information about surfing in Arica, Chile.
Arica
Description from interKnowledge.corp.
Description from interKnowledge.corp.
Arica
Northernmost city and gateway to the Atacama the Andes and neighboring countries of Peru and Bolivia.
Northernmost city and gateway to the Atacama the Andes and neighboring countries of Peru and Bolivia.
Beaches
The very long coastline offers hundreds of beaches from the white sand ones in the north to myriad coves of the fragmented southern coast.
The very long coastline offers hundreds of beaches from the white sand ones in the north to myriad coves of the fragmented southern coast.
Cheap Flights to Arica
Vacation Packages, US-only discount tickets to Arica, Chile - Chacalluta Airport plus more discount airfares.
Vacation Packages, US-only discount tickets to Arica, Chile - Chacalluta Airport plus more discount airfares.
Chile Hotels Hotel Reservations
Arica hotels plus local tour information.
Arica hotels plus local tour information.
Chincorro Mummies
The Chinchorros may well have been the first people in the world to practice mummification in the area around present day Arica.
The Chinchorros may well have been the first people in the world to practice mummification in the area around present day Arica.
Der große Norden - Arica und Umgebung
Photos of central Arica include Plaza Colon, the cathedral, the view from El Morro, pedestrian mall, and the church at Poconchile.
Photos of central Arica include Plaza Colon, the cathedral, the view from El Morro, pedestrian mall, and the church at Poconchile.
Historia de Arica en un Mural
"Son 30 paneles de un mural que existe frente a la Playa de La Lisera que relata la historia de Arica desde unos 8 mill años antes de Cristo hasta este siglo." -- Learn about Arica's history from pre-Colimbian times to the present in these murals on the Lisera beach front.
"Son 30 paneles de un mural que existe frente a la Playa de La Lisera que relata la historia de Arica desde unos 8 mill años antes de Cristo hasta este siglo." -- Learn about Arica's history from pre-Colimbian times to the present in these murals on the Lisera beach front.
Hotel Listing
Some with links and/or photos.
Some with links and/or photos.
La Cultura Chinchorro
Article, with photos, in Spanish about the Chinchorro culture with links to other resources in both Spanish and English.
Article, with photos, in Spanish about the Chinchorro culture with links to other resources in both Spanish and English.
La Historica del Ferrocarril de Arica a La Pax
Enjoy Clarence Fisk's article, in Spanish, and the photos and maps documenting the history and train route between Arica and La Paz, Bolivia.
Enjoy Clarence Fisk's article, in Spanish, and the photos and maps documenting the history and train route between Arica and La Paz, Bolivia.
Lauca National Park
Open all year for mulitple uses.
Open all year for mulitple uses.
Lauca National Park
A major attraction of the park is the astonishing Chungara Lake, one of the most elevated of the world, located at the foot of the Payachata twin volcanoes.
A major attraction of the park is the astonishing Chungara Lake, one of the most elevated of the world, located at the foot of the Payachata twin volcanoes.
Making the Dead Beautiful
Description of the Chinchorro Sites in and around Arica.
Description of the Chinchorro Sites in and around Arica.
Mountaineering and Climbing in Chile
Information about climbing in Chile from north to south.
Information about climbing in Chile from north to south.
Museo Arqueológico San Miguel de Azapa
Archaeology and anthropology of ancient peoples are displayed in this musuem near Arica.
Archaeology and anthropology of ancient peoples are displayed in this musuem near Arica.
Payachatas of Arica
Tour Region 1 with this Arica based agency.
Tour Region 1 with this Arica based agency.
Pelicans invade Chile coast
Account of the increase of the 1997 increase in pelican population credited to El Nino.
Account of the increase of the 1997 increase in pelican population credited to El Nino.
Principle Cities of the 1st Region
Maps photos and mileage info.
Maps photos and mileage info.
Province of Arica
Descriptions and photos of attractions in the province.
Descriptions and photos of attractions in the province.
Province of Iquique
Descriptions and photos of attractions in the province.
Descriptions and photos of attractions in the province.
Province of Parinacota
Descriptions and photos of attractions in the province.
Descriptions and photos of attractions in the province.
UFOs Over Arica, Chile
The eyewitness account of a college student who claims having seen a UFO has become a source of scientific interest.
The eyewitness account of a college student who claims having seen a UFO has become a source of scientific interest.
USS Wateree (1864-1868)
The USS Wateree, a 1173-ton Sassacus class "double-ender" steam gunboat was beached in Arica by a tidal wave on 13 August 1868.
The USS Wateree, a 1173-ton Sassacus class "double-ender" steam gunboat was beached in Arica by a tidal wave on 13 August 1868.