Location: Arica
Top Things to do in Arica
Top 9 Sightseeing Tours in Arica, Arica and Parinacota Region
Arica (/əˈriːkə/ ə-REE-kə; Spanish: [aˈɾika]) is a commune and a port city with a population of 196,590 in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica has a mild, temperate climate with some of the lowest annual rainfall rates anywhere in the world, consequently there are rarely any clouds over Arica. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. At the location of the city are two lush valleys that dissect the Atacama Desert converge: Azapa and Lluta. These valleys provide fruit for export.
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1. Private Arica and Ancient Cultures Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica. Do not forget to bring a camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. We will make a circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. In addition, we visit an archaeological sample of the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and the story of the first inhabitants who managed to adapt and thrive in the desert. This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
2. Lakes and Volcanoes Region
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lake Llanquihué is surrounded by picturesque towns such as Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Ensenada and Puerto Octay. Chile's second largest lake, it has a wide variety of landscapes and activities and beautiful walks are to be made along the forest trails.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Shared Service Tours and Bilingual Guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Travel insurance, gratuities
3. Arica Private City Tour
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3.3 based on 3 reviews
Circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. Do not forget to bring a camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. We will make a circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. In addition, we visit an archaeological sample of the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and the story of the first inhabitants who managed to adapt and thrive in the desert. This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to see the coastline, native culture and the Azapa Valley.
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By airiaunb
To say the least it was mesmerizing. I couldn't get enough of the weather, views, and the locals. Lots of interesting places to eat and thing to eat.
4. The Salt of the Earth
Beautiful Road trip that takes you in the vastness of Chile. An adventure in 4x4 extreme lands. Strong contrast between the different altitudes and thermo-environmental levels. Flight from the capital of Chile to the north of the country. And then in jeep entry and exit from Bolivia, through high-altitude border crossings. The journey is often done within Natural Reserves considered national monuments. On the path you can improvise walks on paths that allow you to deepen the discovery of primeval territories. And then the final dive: 4500 meters panoramic routedown to the sea, to dinner with sea lions on the pier.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation
Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax
Reviewed By Smashas_M
We booked a return tour from San Pedro Atacama to Uyuni salt flat. Overall the tour was amazing. We were lucky to have Wilson as our guide. He was driving carefully, giving a lot of info about the sights (in Spanish only), and he is also good at taking photos, which was useful at the salt flats. Communication prior to the tour was good too, Gabriel was always available to answer our questions. The slight downside was dealing with addional requests. Another couple from our group didn't get the private bathroom they paid for. The change of the driver in Uyuni, after the main part if the tour was finished, was a bit of unpleasant surprise. If you join this tour pack soap, sanitiser and toilet paper, as hygenic facilities are basic.
5. Half day City Tour Arica
We invite you to visit the city of eternal spring, full of history and beautiful landscapes such as its famous Morro and Valle de Azapa.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tickets
Exclusions: Food
6. Half day City Tour Arica and Archeology in Azapa
Visit to a fascinating city with a spectacular past that can be seen in its architecture and National Monuments such as the Cathedral of San Marcos de Arica, Ex-Customs both built by Eiffel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the museum
Exclusions: Not mentioned entries, Food
7. Red Lagoon Tour
We are known for delivering good service, the best personalized and prepared guides, excellent transport cars and drivers, punctuality, excellent breakfast and lunch, the tour makes your trip something wonderful.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, lunch, Snack
Exclusions: Drinks, Entrance tickets to the lagoon
Reviewed By Christian M
This agency is to be avoided ! We booked a tour including the Humberstone visit with this agency. While the guide was much involved and very passionate, the bus was very old and obviously not maintained. It broke down on the verge of the desert 75 km away from Iquique. We were told a replacement bus was supposed to pick us up but it never arrived (it was never sent actually). After 4 hours waiting in the middle of nowhere,we (15 tourists including kids) had no choice but to take a regular bus back to Iquique (at night!)
8. Chungara Lake
We are known for delivering good service, the best personalized and prepared guides, excellent transport cars and drivers, punctuality, the tour makes your tour something wonderful.
Inclusions: Shared Transportation
Exclusions: Feeding
Reviewed By Christian M
This agency is to be avoided ! We booked a tour including the Humberstone visit with this agency. While the guide was much involved and very passionate, the bus was very old and obviously not maintained. It broke down on the verge of the desert 75 km away from Iquique. We were told a replacement bus was supposed to pick us up but it never arrived (it was never sent actually). After 4 hours waiting in the middle of nowhere,we (15 tourists including kids) had no choice but to take a regular bus back to Iquique (at night!)
9. Arica Private Sightseeing Tour
Explore with us the most northern city of Chile! We will be knowing the most important historical and architectural landmarks of Arica, along with different beaches and caves where we can reconstruct the history of the city. You can visit a craft market and the Historic Morro where one of the most important battles of the Pacific War happened.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only), Professional Guide, Half Day Experience, Private transportation
Exclusions: Museum tickets., Gratuities
