Transportation in Iquique is convenient and comfortable. Situated on the Pacific coast, the city of Iquique is the capital of Tarapaca Region. The city provides easy access to many important points of interests nearby. The name of the city is derived from the Aymara word ‘Ique-ique’, which means ‘laziness’ or ‘sleep’ or ‘bed’. Today the city of Iquique boasts of its well-developed transportation network in Chile.
Getting to Iquique
The well-developed transportation of Iquique includes a variety of transport means. You will get several means for Iquique transportation. You can avail the best possible means of transportation according to your convenience.
The city of Iquique is served by the Diego Aracena Airport, located 41 kilometers south of downtown via Ruta 1. Numerous flights from Diego Aracena Airport connect daily with Santiago and other main cities in the country. In addition to this, a number of international flights are offered to Bolivia and Argentina.
Lan Chile operates daily flights to Arica, Antofagasta, Santiago and La Paz. Sky and Aerolineas del Sur also fly to Arica, Antofagasta and Santiago. TAM also serves three weekly flights to Asuncion and offers decent deals to Miami, USA and Paris.
Apart from air access, various means of transportation make getting to Iquique easy and convenient from any part of the country. Travelers will get frequent bus services in the city. The main bus terminal which serves most destinations is located north of the city center. Tur-bus have their own terminal on Calle Esmeralda. Buses from La Paz, Oruro and Cochabamba in Bolivia are also available.
Colectivo (shared) taxis are the easiest ways to get around the beautiful city. Each destination is clearly marked on an illuminated sign on top of the cab. In addition to this, there is a door-to-door minibus transfer to/from the airport.
After getting to the city, travelers can also go to visit the following tourist attractions:
- La Zofri in Iquique
- Beaches in Iquique
- Baquedano Street in Iquique
- Iquique Naval Museum in Iquique
- Iquique Regional Museum in Iquique
- Palacio Astoreca Cultural Centre, Iquique
The public transportation system in the city is economical and effective. Come here and enjoy your visit to Iquique.
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