Iquique
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Iquique, Chile
The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, the city of Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and sporting activities.
The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, the city of Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and sporting activities.
Things to Do and See in Iquique, Chile
The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and sporting activities.
The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and sporting activities.
Places to Stay in Iquique, Chile
Iquique is the capital of Tarapaca province in Chile's Region I, the northernmost area of Chile. As a duty free zone, the city has a busy port, a vital tourism industry and recreational center. The hotels are a good base for visits to the desert, the archaeological regions, the national parks, and of course, the beaches. With a mild all year-round climate, Iquique is one of the most visited cities in Chile.
Iquique is the capital of Tarapaca province in Chile's Region I, the northernmost area of Chile. As a duty free zone, the city has a busy port, a vital tourism industry and recreational center. The hotels are a good base for visits to the desert, the archaeological regions, the national parks, and of course, the beaches. With a mild all year-round climate, Iquique is one of the most visited cities in Chile.
Iquique is the birthplace of dune
"When the sun begins to set over the south Pacific Ocean, sandboarders make their pilgrimage to the summit of Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill), the magnificent sand dunes that guard the port city of Iquique (e-KEY-keh) from the parched Atacama Desert. This is an evening ritual--sandboards slide faster when the dunes have cooled down."
"When the sun begins to set over the south Pacific Ocean, sandboarders make their pilgrimage to the summit of Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill), the magnificent sand dunes that guard the port city of Iquique (e-KEY-keh) from the parched Atacama Desert. This is an evening ritual--sandboards slide faster when the dunes have cooled down."
Hotels - Alojamientos
Click on a hotel or lodging for details, including a photo, in Spanish.
Click on a hotel or lodging for details, including a photo, in Spanish.
Asociacion Chilena de Vuelo Libre
Parasailing in Iquique and surrounding area, with photos and information. Look under Servicios for local services, including parasailing schools, hotels and resturants.
Parasailing in Iquique and surrounding area, with photos and information. Look under Servicios for local services, including parasailing schools, hotels and resturants.
Atacama Desert
Two thirds the size of Italy the desert stretches from the Pacific to the Andes and has something for everyone.
Two thirds the size of Italy the desert stretches from the Pacific to the Andes and has something for everyone.
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.
Concejo Municipal de Iquique
Civic information, officials, city mission and a history of the area. Click on Puerto for an aerial view of the port and city.
Civic information, officials, city mission and a history of the area. Click on Puerto for an aerial view of the port and city.
Fiesta Religiosa De La Tirana
Annual July regligious festival transforms this small village.
Annual July regligious festival transforms this small village.
Hotel Listing
In Iquique.
In Iquique.
Iquique
"Capital of the Tarapacá province, Iquique is the site of one of Chile's most important naval battles and contains some of the north's most impressive historic architecture, dating from the turn-of-the-century nitrate boom. Excellent hotels and beaches make Iquique a preferred departure point for trips to the desert nitrate offices and the Altiplano."
"Capital of the Tarapacá province, Iquique is the site of one of Chile's most important naval battles and contains some of the north's most impressive historic architecture, dating from the turn-of-the-century nitrate boom. Excellent hotels and beaches make Iquique a preferred departure point for trips to the desert nitrate offices and the Altiplano."
Iquique, Sus Primeros Años
History of Iquique's early years, in Spanish.
History of Iquique's early years, in Spanish.
La Estrella de Iquique
Iquique news online with tourist information, things to see and do, events and local and national news.
Iquique news online with tourist information, things to see and do, events and local and national news.
Map of Northern Chile
Iquique and surrounding area.
Iquique and surrounding area.
Mountaineering and Climbing in Chile
Information about climbing in Chile from north to south.
Information about climbing in Chile from north to south.
Region 1
Description and photos of Region 1 Tarapaca from Access Chile.
Description and photos of Region 1 Tarapaca from Access Chile.
Termas De Mamiña
Hot springs open to multiple usage.
Hot springs open to multiple usage.
Tierra de Campeones
Land of Champions - from baseball to underwater sports in Iquique.
Land of Champions - from baseball to underwater sports in Iquique.
Viva Iquique
Click on Panoramicas and then select the panoramic views of the area you choose. Listed are hotels and restaurants and some recreational activities.
Click on Panoramicas and then select the panoramic views of the area you choose. Listed are hotels and restaurants and some recreational activities.
Zofri
Huge, duty free shopping mall with well-known brand name shops, local handicrafts, electronics, furnishings and much more.
Huge, duty free shopping mall with well-known brand name shops, local handicrafts, electronics, furnishings and much more.