Arica, Chile overview

Arica is nestled along Chile's Pacific coast. The city is the gateway to El Morro. To the south are the dunes of the Atacama Desert. Many Bolivians come to Arica, largely for its splendid beaches. Visit the nearby citrus and olive groves. The celebrated Pan-American Highway also makes Arica a hub for transportation and trade.

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Private Arica City Tour with Archaeological and Anthropological Museum Visit

Private Arica City Tour with Archaeological and Anthropological Museum Visit

$174/Adult

Your tour begins with a stop at Colon Square located just outside the cruise pier, for a visit of Sa...

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23 Arica, Chile Port Reviews

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by crene4

Enjoyed this port more than I expected. Surrounded by desert, this little town is a nice oasis. Walked down the beach then hired a taxi for $20 to take us to the top of the hill. Great views.

Visited: Nov 23, 2017

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by CaliforniaCruzr

We walked to the nearby church and viewed the huge granite 'rock'. Great to see... Some nice and easy shopping in stalls were positioned near the port and we purchased some really cute native souvenirs (not outlandishly priced).

Visited: Mar 16, 2019

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by ronpam

We really enjoyed learning about the people and their unusual agriculture. We found it enjoyable. Visited Olive farm, local produce market and shopping area. Almost no time to take a picture of Glyths as we sped by and the best market was at the last, down town near the church. FYI

Visited: Mar 18, 2018

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by BoulderCruisers

Great trip! We took took the NCL Highlights for this tour and our favorite part was the Handicraft Village where we were able to have a local beer while we wandered around the area.

Visited: Mar 16, 2019

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