Top Things to do in Arica and Parinacota Region
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Discover the best top things to do in Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile including Parinacota Volcano, Suri Plaza, Morro de Arica, Parque Nacional Lauca, Lago Chungara, Humedal del Rio Lluta, Salar de Surire, El Laucho Beach, Terminal Agropecuario Arica, Boulevard Vereda Bolognesi.
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1. Parinacota Volcano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium
This is a dormant cone volcano reaching just under 6350m, and has a continuously snow covered top. A great sight, but note that certainly in summer, it is often partially or completely hidden by clouds and rain. If you stay multiple days, you are more likely to have a good view of its near perfect cone shape. Rains are starting earlier and are heavier in recent years in the altiplano, best time to go is November and December. There are several viewing points, the most famous is obviously with lago Chungara in front.
2. Suri Plaza
3. Morro de Arica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,417 reviews
This national monument is an enormous rock, standing 110 meters high and paying tribute to the Chilean military victories in the 19th Century Pacific War.
Reviewed By B1959DXmargaretg - Chester, United Kingdom
The walk up the Morro isn't as far as it looks. The first bit is steep but the second bit is fine. We didn't go into the museum as it isn't our thing. There are lots of things to see without going into the museum though. There are lots of information plates which are bilingual. The Redeemer statue is fascinating as is the tomb for an unknown soldier and the flag! You must have your photo taken with the flag just to show how big it is! A good photo is when the small and large falf are blowing in the same direction. The views of the port and the city are well worth the walk - you will have earned a beer or a coffee when you are back down!
4. Parque Nacional Lauca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
This national park is home to vicuna, alpaca, wild chinchilla and many other indigenous Chilean animal species.
Reviewed By MichalK2648
The park is beautiful indeed. The best part to our opinion is the southern Salar with the natural hot spring In the middle of nowhere, with no one around. The views are spectacular and we saw so many animals and birds on the way. To have a good view of the volcanos you need clear skies, so you’d want to arrive early. Logistics are not so bad- we rented a car with 7 seats in a local agency (Benmax rent a car) , took an extra 60 liters of gasoline, bought lots of water and food in the market, and we were set to go. The roads are not so bad (partly really good). There are many heavy trucks, so you need to be alert while driving. Sun is harsh and it is quite warm during the day and freezing cold after sun set. Take sunscreen. Highly recommended.
5. Lago Chungara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By carlbenk - Carlisle, United States
Lake Chungará is the highlight of a visit to Lauca. The weather was good but not perfect on the day we went, which meant we had occasional and not continuous views of the summit of 21,000 ft Parinacota. There is also much bird life — flamingos, gulls, coots, etc — and I spent at least an hour capturing them with my telephoto lens.
6. Humedal del Rio Lluta
7. Salar de Surire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By CSummer
The drive to the salt flat is stunning. Various colours, changes in topography, lots of animals, saw the well hidden vizcacha which looks like a chinchilla and rabbit ears cross, flamingos. Stunning view of the salad de surfer with a mountain back drop. We also drove to a geothermal pool for a swim and the water was very hot! Great experience!
