Arica tours would be incomplete without a visit to the famous tourist attractions in Arica. The port city of Arica, Chile is located only 18 kilometers south of the border with Peru. Tourists and travelers can easily visit the key tourist attractions in Arica.
Popular Tourist Attractions of Arica
If you are in the city of Arica, must visit the following attractions:
Aduana de Arica / Casa de la Culture
Built in 1874 and designed by Gustave Eiffel, the former customhouse is known as Casa de la Culture. It has been restored and houses treasured art and historical exhibits.
Beaches
There are some popular beaches in the south of the city center. Some of them include Playa El Laucho, Playa La Lisera, Playa Brava and Playa Corazones. Beaches to the north include Playa Chinchorro and Playa Las Machas.
Estacion Ferrocarril Arica-La Paz
The Estacion Ferrocarril Arica-La Paz train station was built in 1913.
- El Morro de Arica
The 110 meters headland offers majestic views over the port and ocean.
- Iglesia San Marco
Built by Gustave Eiffel, the Gothic style Iglesia San Marcos is located in the central Plaza Colon.
- Iglesia de Sun Geronimo
The 17th century Iglesia de Sun Geronimo is one of the oldest churches in the country.
- Lluta Geoglyphs / Geoglifos de Lluta
The pre-Columbian geoglyphs is located in the Lluta Valley, north of Arica.
- Museo Historico y de Armas
The Museo Historico y de Armas memorializes the battle between Chile and Peru during the War of the Pacific in 1880.
- Museo Arqueologico San Miguel de Azapa
Museo Arqueologico San Miguel de Azapa houses treasured collections of pre-Columbian pottery, woodcarving and baskets as well as mummified remains from the Chinchorro culture, dating from 8,000 to 10,000 BC.
Getting to Arica is convenient from any part of the country. Frequent buses are available from Bolivia, La Paz, Cochabamba and Oruro. Numerous colectivos (shared taxis), taking passengers from the International Terminal in Arica to the International Terminal in Tacna, Peru, are also available. Make a visit to the popular tourist attractions in Arica.
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