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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Antofagasta to Puno?
The direct drive from Antofagasta to Puno is 710 mi (1,143 km), and should have a drive time of 14 hrs 31 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Antofagasta to Puno, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Iquique, Arica, and Tacna, as well as top places to visit like Marina del Sol Calama and Mall Plaza Calama, or the ever-popular Mirador Punta Angamos.
The top cities between Antofagasta and Puno are Iquique, Arica, and Tacna. Iquique is the most popular city on the route. It's 5 hours from Antofagasta and 10 hours from Puno.
Iquique, a coastal city in northern Chile, is situated near the Atacama Desert. Once a thriving saltpeter mining town, it has transformed into a popular holiday destination with its tax-free port area, beautiful Pacific beaches, and an oceanfront casino. The historic district boasts the iconic 19th-century clock tower at Arturo Prat Square.
Arica is a Chilean city situated on the northern coast that is renowned for its beaches perfect for surfing. Visitors can explore Morro Arica hill and enjoy breathtaking views of the area, as well as peruse the Museo Histórico y de Armas war museum. Additionally, Gothic San Marcos Cathedral, constructed by French architect Gustave Eiffel in metal and wood, serves as an architectural attraction dating back to 1876.
51% as popular as Iquique
1 minute off the main route, 61% of way to Puno
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Tacna is situated in the southern part of Peru, close to Chilean border. The Paseo Cívico de Tacna serves as a central promenade and features the stunning neo-Renaissance style Tacna Cathedral. Adjacent to it lies the Parabolic Arch monument commemorating War of Pacific soldiers along with the Regional Historical Museum that displays documents from that period.
23% as popular as Iquique
1 minute off the main route, 67% of way to Puno
Best stops along Antofagasta to Puno drive
The top stops along the way from Antofagasta to Puno (with short detours) are Isla del Sol, Playa Cavancha, and Morro de Arica. Other popular stops include Tacna Cathedral, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, and Corbeta Esmeralda Museum.
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Mirador Punta Angamos
Observation deck
Sights & Landmarks
Lookouts
Nice view, good road to get there, the year the guns were made ,Historical battle of the Pacific taken place here Huascar was sunk here and taken by Chile.
Peter Steel — Google review
Beautiful view and you can play with the cranks and handles of the big guns (152.4mm/ 6inch). The street is in (very) good condition.
Benjamin Zerhusen — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice place..
Road in excellent condition. Pavement throughout its entire length. Be careful with the curves, they are tight.
Free Place...no payment
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Lindo Lugar..
Camino en excelente estado.. Pavimento en toda su extensión..ojo con las curvas son cerradas..
Lugar Gratis..no se paga
C Mancilla — Google review
(Translated by Google) A historical milestone for our country, those who love the country will understand it.
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Un Hito histórico para nuestro país , los que aman la patria lo entenderán.
esteban lagos — Google review
(Translated by Google) A place to visit with the family and close to Mejillones. Loberas, steep coast and a wide view of the horizon so you can take the best photographs.
Easy access and paved Be careful with the first sharp curves when you start to go up the slope, vehicles could come downhill and the passage can become narrow in some cases. Recommended for tourists.
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Un lugar para visitar en familia y cercano a Mejillones. Loberas, costa escarpada y una amplia visión del horizonte para que tomes las mejores fotografías.
De fácil acceso y pavimentado Ojo con las primeras curvas cerradas cuando empieces a subir la cuesta, podrían venir vehículos bajando y se puede hacer estrecho el paso en algunos casos. Recomendable para el turista.
Benjamin Aravena — Google review
(Translated by Google) Spectacular view, you can enjoy the road from start to finish. The breeze is usually strong but very pleasant
(Original)
Espectacular vista, se disfruta la carretera de inicio a fin. La brisa suele ser fuerte pero muy agradable
Cynthia Portiño — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's worth going up. Good road, with many curves and places that make you dizzy. A lot of wind up there. It's a shame that people leave trash. When you go down you can see a beautiful beach, but the locals' dogs prevent you from walking peacefully.
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Vale la pena subir. Buen camino, con muchas curvas y lugares que dan vértigo. Arriba mucho viento. Una pena que la gente deje basura. Al bajar se ve una preciosa playa, pero los perros de lugareños impiden pasear con tranquilidad
Genoveva Silva — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magical place with views of the sea in Mussels, a good place to share with family and friends, observing the wonders of our planet, an impressive view, come and enjoy it
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Mágico lugar de vista hacia el mar en mejillones, un buen lugar para compartir en familia y amigos,observando las maravillas de nuestro planeta, una vista impresionante, ven para que lo disfrutes
Alexander Bernate — Google review
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4.5
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Mejillones, Antofagasta, Chile
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Marina del Sol Calama
Casino
Fun & Games
been there twice. you need your passport and 4.50 usd each time you enter. Staff appear disinterested but the casino is clean with older machines and I enjoyed myself. Slots give the same payout as anywhere else, I think
Chendra Reddy — Google review
I did not like that you had to pay to enter. Maybe it is a Chilean standard for casinos, but it was the first time I paid to enter a casino. The events they post on their website and on the sign out front are outdated.
Nick Kiessig — Google review
It was very nice
Hasrat Ali — Google review
Don’t even think about the “sour peruano”, it’s supposed to be a Peruvian Pisco Sour but they have no idea how to prepare a good one... worst ever Pisco Sour (Peruvian) in Chile.
Carlos Gutierrez — Google review
I'm not a gambler by a long shot, but the bar is quite inexpensive and their whiskey selection is great!
Francisco Piña — Google review
Super
Luis “Causa weed” Ramos — Google review
Wish there was more around
Sean Brennan — Google review
Nice hotel!
rodrigo aguirre — Google review
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3.5
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Interior, Av. Balmaceda 2680, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
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Mall Plaza Calama
Shopping mall
Shopping
Modern, clean and spacious.
Like any other mall.
Surprisingly with lots of variety.
Carola Diaz — Google review
One of the few decent shopping locations
Nikolay Shevchenko — Google review
Modern clean with everything you need!
Mall Plaza Calama is a retail haven that mirrors the shopping experience one would expect in the bustling hubs of Australia. This colossal mall hosts a myriad of well-known name brands, offering a shopping extravaganza that leaves nothing to be desired.
Navigating through the mall, one discovers supermarkets stocked with an extensive variety of products, ensuring that every shopper's needs are met. The convenience of undercover parking adds to the overall positive experience, making shopping at Mall Plaza Calama a stress-free affair.
Fast food outlets and clothing stores pepper the mall, catering to diverse tastes and styles. Whether you're craving a quick bite or looking to update your wardrobe, the array of choices is sure to satisfy.
What sets Mall Plaza Calama apart is not just its size but also its commitment to cleanliness and modernity. The sleek and contemporary design creates an inviting atmosphere, enhancing the overall shopping ambiance.
For a shopping spree that ticks all the boxes – from top-tier brands to diverse offerings, convenient parking, and a modern aesthetic – Mall Plaza Calama is the go-to destination. A colossal and impressive mall that truly captures the essence of a retail paradise. Five stars well-deserved!
Michael — Google review
Pretty good for a town like Calama. Absolutely no one speaks English
Milen Kadiyski — Google review
100k
Dr Thomas 6/3/2019 — Google review
excellent mall... has got everything you can ever ask for in a place like this
Gino C. Tsou — Google review
This mall has a little bit of everything including a large Líder, or South American Wally World.
At Líder, I bought a ladies' top sized S....No Boundaries brand. Just like back home in the States .... it's huge on me. It's comfortable, 60/40 cotton, and pretty good quality, But just big. Small isn't small here. It's more like Medium to Large.
Also picked up some groceries for self-catering, which is the affordable way to travel around Chile.
There's a good variety of specialty stores and some restaurants including a standalone sushi or Asian fusion type place. Mall is up-to-date and relatively new.
Ruth Sponsler — Google review
Although it's mostly clean and well organized, I was dissapointed to find a complete lack of exterior spaces or a lookout. It feels quite claustrophobic which is a shame as Calama is sitting in the middle of the desert and the view would be amazing. Apart from this fact, the bathrooms were equipped and spacious.
Pablo Galaz Davison — Google review
It is a good place but i think it can be improved with more stores
Juan Manuel Carmona Moreno — Google review
Covid status is nicely controlled inside, but this is not true outside there. People collide with each others because the hallway to the exit is so stretch.
Rodrigo — Google review
4.2
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3.5
(222)
Av. Balmaceda 3242, 1394371 Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
Guided group tours to a vast open-pit copper mine & mining town, showcasing the region's history.
A dream come true! Of course I cannot share photos or details, but this amazing place just keeps on giving. Huge mines, processing plants, smelter, roaster, refinery, a heaven for the copper enthusiast like I am. Most importantly though are the people. They have the 5 stars. I hope I come back again. If you can come here, I can only be jealous. Heaven
Milen Kadiyski — Google review
Great experience to see this mine and especially all infrastructure around. Precise organization of the excursion.
Stanislav Voháňka — Google review
W mine
Gabriel Sautter Savala — Google review
Incredible visit to the ghost town of Chuquicamata and the biggest open mine in operation.
Tinyplanet CL — Google review
(Translated by Google) Absolutely amazing place. To get in, you need to join the waiting list for a specific day. There are also reserve lists. We are picked up by a bus from the company's headquarters. Everyone was wearing helmets and vests. First, we visit the ghost city. Then the processing plant. At the end, there is a view point over the mine. Finally, you can leave a donation for children. Free tours.
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Absolutnie niezwykle miejsce. Aby się dostać trzeba zapisać się na listę oczekujących na określony dzień. Są również listy rezerwowe. Z siedziby firmy odwozi nas autobus. Wszyscy w kaskach i z kamizelkami. Najpierw zwiedzamy wymarłe miasto. Potem przetwórnię. Na koniec punkt widokowy na kopalnię. Na koniec można zostawić datek na dzieci. Zwiedzanie bezpłatne.
Dariusz Cłapa — Google review
(Translated by Google) Chile is the largest copper producer in the world and the majority of production comes from Chuquicamata, the largest open pit copper mine in the world. It is about 6 km long, 4 km wide and 850 m deep. The mineral is removed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 600 tons of material come out of its crater per day, only 1/3 of which is useful minerals. The waste is piled on site in the form of artificial mountains over 150 meters high, forming sediment banks. To move so much material, a fleet of 130 giant trucks is used, each 7 meters high. The tires alone weigh 3 tons and measure more than 3 meters. Codelco is a company in charge of copper exploration and organizes free visits to the mine. We have to wear a helmet and a lab coat. There is a structure at the site where you can see the entire size of the mine.
It's worth the visit.
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O Chile é o maior produtor de cobre do mundo e a maioria da produção vem de Chuquicamata, maior mina de cobre a céu aberto do mundo. Tem cerca de 6 km de comprimento, 4 km de largura e 850 m de profundidade. O mineral é retirado durante as 24 horas do dia, 7 dias por semana. De sua cratera saem 600 toneladas por dia de material sendo que somente 1/3 disto é mineral útil. Os rejeitos são empilhados no local na forma de montanhas artificiais com mais de 150 metros de altura, formando bancos de sedimentos. Para movimentar tanto material, é usada uma frota com 130 caminhões gigantes, cada um com 7 metros de altura. Só os pneus pesam 3 toneladas e medem mais de 3 metros. A Codelco é uma empresa encarregada da exploração do cobre e organiza visitas gratuitas à mina. Temos que utilizar capacete e um jaleco. No local há uma estrutura onde se pode avistar toda a dimensão da mina.
Vale a pena a visita.
Regina Lucia Moreau — Google review
(Translated by Google) Today I had the privilege of visiting the legendary Chuquicamata mine and I am fascinated by the immensity of this historic place. It is an experience I will never forget!
Walking through the vast mining landscapes made me appreciate even more the dedication and effort that goes into extracting the precious copper that powers our society. It's incredible to think about the amount of work and technology required to extract this invaluable resource.
The Chuquicamata mine is a living testimony of Chile's natural wealth and the importance of mining in our economy. Furthermore, the work team at the mine is exceptional: brave and committed people who dedicate their lives to this vital industry.
During the tour, I learned about the history of Chuquicamata and how it has evolved over the years. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest open pit mines in the world, this place shows us how engineering and innovation can overcome any challenge.
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Chuquicamata, don't hesitate to do so! It is an educational and exciting experience. You'll encounter stunning views, impressive machinery, and a captivating story.
#Chuquicamata #Mining #Copper #History #Chile
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Hoy tuve el privilegio de visitar la legendaria mina Chuquicamata y estoy fascinada por la inmensidad de este lugar histórico. ¡Es una experiencia que nunca olvidaré!
Caminar por los vastos paisajes mineros me hizo apreciar aún más la dedicación y el esfuerzo que implica extraer el preciado cobre que impulsa nuestra sociedad. Es increíble pensar en la cantidad de trabajo y tecnología necesaria para extraer este recurso invaluable.
La mina Chuquicamata es un testimonio viviente de la riqueza natural de Chile y la importancia de la minería en nuestra economía. Además, el equipo de trabajo en la mina es excepcional: personas valientes y comprometidas que dedican sus vidas a esta industria tan vital.
Durante el recorrido, aprendí sobre la historia de Chuquicamata y cómo ha evolucionado a lo largo de los años. Desde sus humildes comienzos hasta convertirse en una de las minas a cielo abierto más grandes del mundo, este lugar nos muestra cómo la ingeniería y la innovación pueden superar cualquier desafío.
Si alguna vez tienes la oportunidad de visitar Chuquicamata, ¡no dudes en hacerlo! Es una experiencia educativa y emocionante. Te encontrarás con vistas impresionantes, maquinaria impresionante y una historia cautivadora.
#Chuquicamata #Minería #Cobre #Historia #Chile
Caterin Vera — Google review
(Translated by Google) Town that has a special magic, it seems like a ghost but inhabited. In part it is like going back to the past, like the years of the nitrate mines. In short, it is worth knowing a thousand times.
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Poblado que tiene una magia especial, pareciera fantasma pero habitado. En parte es como volver al pasado, tipo años de las salitreras. En fin vale mil veces la pena conocerlo.
Marco Espinoza — Google review
4.4
(94)
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4.0
(272)
Chuquicamata, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
5
Dinosaur Valley
Museum
Nature & Parks
Parks
Super
Patricia Rojas Landivar — Google review
Great.
Gadi Tchiya — Google review
Bellisimo
Gonzalo Jarpa — Google review
4.6
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4.0
(86)
Pica, Tarapacá, Chile
I'll never travel to Puno without this trip planner again
This natural hot springs will unwind you so good, you may not be able to drive back... the place is managed by the city hall, it charges you 3.000 CLP, about 4,5 USD. it has everything you need. Bathrooms, lockers, shower, nothing fancy, but clean and functional. The level of the water is between 1,0 to 5,0 meters, depending the day of the week (every two Mondays it reaches 5,0) better if you avoid weekends and holidays when is crowded
Eric Schmidt — Google review
Mondays and tuesdays level of water is raised. On these days the pool is limit dangerous due to submerged instalations. We were also (the first time) when water level was lower and it was excellent. Wednesday closed until 15h30 for cleaning.
Ma Stankovic — Google review
Overcrowded but it might be nice if there is a small crowd. The water isn't warm. It's semi-thermal so don't get your hopes up.
D. AM — Google review
It's a dirty pool in the middle of nowhere that is overcrowded and lacks the facilities for this to be a relaxing place. Calling it an oasis is simply false advertising.
James Smith — Google review
Natural water good place for relax in the middle of Atacama Desert
Sergio Donoso — Google review
Not a big place, it was packed. Nice looking Oasis.
La Tirana is a Chilean town in the commune of Pozo Almonte in El Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region. The town lies in an oasis in the middle of the Pampa del Tamarugal, about 72 km inland from the port of Iquique.
The town is notable for its religious feast in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Wikipedia.
Playa Cavancha is a well-liked destination for swimming and various water activities, offering a sufficient expanse of sand ideal for sunbathing. The beach boasts clean and inviting waters, while also being easily accessible to those with disabilities. Showers are available on-site as well. Playa Cavancha enjoys a prime location in the city of Iquique, within walking distance to popular attractions such as Las Americas Shopping Mall and Baquedano Street.
Beautiful place! Everyone is out enjoying the Christmas decorations and lovely atmosphere. This is a must see not just in Chile but in the world.
Beautiful sunsets. Attentive and proactive lifeguards. Many families and kids enjoying the beach. Nonintrusive vendors.
Minus two stars for shards of broken glass, many cigarette butts, and garbage in the sand.
Nadine A. — Google review
I would give it the five stars if it wasn't for the bird's poop that expell a disgusting smell. Despite that you can find places to eat, to sit, to play sports such beach tennis, beach soccer, beach volley and so on. There is a little zoo, the casino is also there and just across the street you can find some restaurants more settled. It's a swimmable beach so daily you'll see body swimmers, surfers, swimmers and such. Nice place to spend the morning or the evening. It's hot on sunny days so watch out.
Baquedano Street is a vibrant pedestrian thoroughfare adorned with bars, eateries, and colonial-era buildings. It impresses visitors with its well-preserved heritage and attention to detail. The locals responsibly contribute to the maintenance of this historic place, making it a testament to their care for their surroundings. The street evokes nostalgia and embodies the spirit of the pampa.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful historic center of Iquique.
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Lindo casco histórico de Iquique.
L. A M.O — Google review
(Translated by Google) I love this place, those beautiful old houses catch my attention, I prefer to see it like this than at night full of pubs.
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Me encanta este lugar ,esas preciosas casas antiguas llaman mucho mi atención, lo prefiero ver así que de noche lleno de pubs .
Carmen Rojas Cortes — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice place living history of iquique ..
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Lindo lugar historia viva de iquique..
Jesus rafael Rodriguez castillo — Google review
(Translated by Google) I love seeing the architecture of the place. During the day you can see it better. At night there is more jovial motivated nightlife.
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me encanta ver la arquitectura del lugar. de día se puede observar mejor. de noche hay más vida nocturna motivada jovial.
Camila Fernanda Lara Ocares — Google review
(Translated by Google) nice street with its houses of bygone era
(Original)
bonita calle con sus casas de época pasada
claudio salazar — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice promenade with buildings from 1900, with restaurants and bars
(Original)
Muy bonito paseo con construcciones del 1900, con restaurantes y bares
Mario Noguer — Google review
(Translated by Google) Simply wonderful, bring water and sun protection
A historic place, full of nostalgia and pampa.
(Original)
Simplemente maravilloso, llevar agua y protección solar
Un lugar histórico, lleno de nostalgia y pampa.
Jaime Cuevas — Google review
(Translated by Google) Impressive how well cared for, the details of the heritage are so well maintained! Many places are there to drink and eat and they are all very responsible in taking care of the place! Congratulations to Iquique!
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Impresionante lo bien cuidado, los detalles del patrimonio tan bien mantenido! Muchos locales están ara beber y comer y todos muy responsables en cuidar el lugar! Felicitaciones a Iquique!
Luis Felipe Vargas — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very good walk, full of restaurants, old architecture and everything near the sea. Impeccable cleanliness, beautiful to walk day or night, the old buildings in the area are fantastic!
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Muy buen paseo, lleno de restaurantes, arquitectura antigua y todo cerca del mar. Impecable la limpieza, hermoso para caminar de dia o de noche, las construcciones antiguas que hay en la zona son fantásticas!
Cristian D. — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice pedestrian street with an offer of restaurants, bars and crafts
(Original)
Bonita calle peatonal con oferta de restaurantes, bares y artesanías
Ludmila Toscana — Google review
(Translated by Google) good place to have a drink, there are good places and more or less places, none bad in my opinion, the prices are over 5000 pesos for anything
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buen lugar para tomarse una cosa, hay locales buenos y locales más o menos, ninguno malo en mi opinión, los precios están sobre los 5000 pesos para cualquier cosa
Catalina Salgado — Google review
(Translated by Google) Architecturally nothing to say, the nightlife on the weekends is quite bohemian, SMEs, entrepreneurs, crafts, however the rest of the days just the opposite, few people...
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Arquitectónicamente nada que decir, la vida nocturna de los fines de semana bastante bohemia, pymes, emprendedores, artesanías, en cambio el resto de los días todo lo contrario, poca gente...
Omar F V — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful and simply magical
(Original)
Hermoso y simplemente mágico
The central square of Iquique, known as Plaza Arturo Prat, showcases the city's 19th-century grandeur. The prominent feature of this square is the Torre Reloj clock tower from 1877, which appears to have been crafted with a combination of baking and sugar-coating rather than traditional construction methods. The square also boasts lively fountains that add an element of excitement.
4.0
(493)
Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile
I'll never travel to Puno without this trip planner again
The Corbeta Esmeralda Museum in Iquique, Chile is a replica of a historic Chilean ship which fought in the War of the Pacific against Peru. The museum features artifacts from the 1879 period, as well as guided tours that provide an overview of Chilean history.
Fantastic replica of the ship and interesting museum with a very helpful and friendly staff. I stopped by around noon and, despite my limited Spanish, a worker there set me up with a self-guided audio tour (guided tours are only available in Spanish). This gave some interesting insight into one of Chile's important naval engagements during the War of the Pacific. I would definitely recommend a stop if you enjoy history! Afterwards, the fish market next door is also worth a visit.
Joe C. — Google review
Visited here on a friday. There was no bilingual guide, but you get the point of the history if you know basic spanish. You can also explore the boat without a guide.
Daniel Karlsen — Google review
Beautiful, clean and maintained museum, I think it’s a must when visiting Iquique. Make a reservation to be sure to get there (space is limited).
Christine Kohout — Google review
Beautiful replica of a 19th century Chilean ship. The tour is in Spanish but they provide a book in English. Cost is 3500 CLP for foreigners. Definitely worth the experience.
Ryan Rhodes — Google review
It is a museum, a replica from the original ship that gave Chile its most important national Hero, Arturo Prat, Very complete tour with accurate explanations and sights from the interior, and only takes half hour. I really enjoyed it!.
Pablo Urtubia — Google review
Very cool museum highlighting the battle between Peru and Chile. As a foreigner, there was a lot of information that I didn't know, and the museum was very interesting. It's great for kids, however if you need wheelchair assistance or have trouble walking, you won't be able to see much of the museum.
Our Fabilous Fine Life — Google review
I loved the combination of old artifacts and modern Chile. You can get a good sense of Chilean history in one small delightful place. I mostly recall the area near the Sierras rather than the desert though the desert has the reputation of never having experienced rain in human history. Not sure if that is true of course but intriguing at least! Wonderful side trip (though a long hitch-hike!).
Mall Zofri is a vast and intricate shopping complex in Iquique that spans two levels and offers an extensive range of personal services, as well as a gastronomy hall and food court. It serves as a go-to destination for electronic gadget purchases in the region, operating from 11am to 9pm daily (excluding Sundays).
Quite A GOOD PLACE FOR SHOPPING. IT'S A GRAND SHOPPING MALL IN IQUIQUE 🛍️😊🙏
M Vatvani — Google review
Unique Shopping Center in Iquique, Chile where you can get all types of items like electrical, sports, Cars items, Toys, Food items, Electronics items.
Basically I am from India so I went there to purchase some food items like Tea, Poha, Indian masalas, Indian pulse items.
If you are looking for Indian items you can visit Module no. 10 and module no. 96.....
You will feel tired after roaming big mall, if you feel hungry you can go to food cart and enjoy good food.....
Bharatkumar Padhiyar — Google review
This is where you go to buy your electronic gadgets in Iquique, it runs from 11am to 9pm except on Sundays.
Items here do not pay Chilean taxes which makes them at least 20% cheaper than Santiago.
Dario Ricardo — Google review
Best place for reasonable merchandise. Wholesale and retail
Janu Advani — Google review
It's very crowded can't even put it in words how much. Unfortunately prices aren't so great. You can get everything for the same price or cheaper in the internet. Most store owners know nothing about the product they paddle but would never admit it and just make everything they don't know up on the spot. They also have strong opinions and recommendations about their products despite the fact that they never bother to test anything or try using their stock in real life situations. For example people who clearly never cook in their lives run kitchen supply stores here. Very disappointing.
Guia Gaston — Google review
Bharat samtani from OM limited store was the biggest highlight...very tall dark and handsome impressed by the personality..no other shop is worth watching..
kishen pritham — Google review
You can find a lot of things there - its like a huge chinese market. There are some candies, tea, coffee from all over the world. Some cheap stuff and wierd things and brand clothes also. But its not organised well. I mean there are no zones (food, sport etc). So u have to spend a lot of time to find something.
Анастасия Удотоова — Google review
A little far away from all most everything... Take a taxi, mentioned "exclusive" and for 4 or 6 USD you can go anywhere... Zofri it's a congregation of litle and medium size with all different electronic from toys to TV's, drinks, snack and a nice stop by restaurant... Prices are low and no tax... Plug and test everything... No warranty or only in Iquique.... Enjoy.. it's a good experience!!🇨🇱
Cristobal Ossa — Google review
Great place in the area. Everything in one place. Prices are mostly slightly higher than in the US but not bad. Most known brands and a lot of Chinese stuff...
Circa-1880 historic site that housed saltpeter mines & includes the remains of towns & buildings.
Lugar muy bien conservado, y lleno de historia! Recomendadísimo ir, nosotros fuimos en un transfer desde iquique, buen dato económicosi es que no andan en vehículo(salen frente al mercado), el paradero en donde te deja queda como a 10 minutos caminando de Humberstone, por lo que no es problema.
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Very well preserved place, and full of history! It is highly recommended to go, we went on a transfer from Iquique, good economical information is that they do not travel by vehicle (they leave in front of the market), the location where it leaves you is about 10 minutes walk from Humberstone, so it is not a problem.
Vanessa Cabrera Carreño — Google review
Very interesting place. Initially I thought there wasn't enough English, but the museum in the centre explains it all very well. Spent 3+ hours here and found it fascinating. Staff were exceptionally nice and the price of entry is very small compared with what you get (and other sights in Chile). I highly recommend, and easy access by minibus from the city
Dave M — Google review
Es un patrimonio muy bien cuidado luego de su restauración de espacios. Tiene mucha historia, muy bien contada en los espacios. Además puedes tomar un tour guiado con aporte voluntario.
Recomendaría que al entrar, en la boletería pudiesen dar alguna información.
Queda cercano a la carretera caminando y dentro venden helados y artesanías.
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It is a very well cared for heritage after its restoration of spaces. It has a lot of history, very well told in the spaces. You can also take a guided tour with a voluntary contribution.
I would recommend that when you enter, the ticket office could give you some information.
It is close to the road within walking distance and inside they sell ice cream and crafts.
Xaviera Vargas — Google review
Ghosttown has a long history of production and has been partially restored. Great place to walk around and to see the different buildings. I'm various buildings. Different theme museums are set up about different aspects of working and living in this ghost town at the time it was operational. Interesting old sulzer engines can be seen, old steam trains in a state of disrepair and old engines manufactured in Britain.
Ewald Van Der Helm — Google review
Muy interesante sitio desde muchos puntos de vista. Creo que las fábricas deberían tener instaladas algún mirador con escaleras y barandas seguras para tener buenas fotos y vistas. Y quizá algún tipo de numeración que vaya mostrando los procesos de extracción y elaboración de materiales.
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Very interesting site from many points of view. I think factories should have a viewing platform installed with stairs and safe railings to have good photos and views. And perhaps some type of numbering that shows the processes of extraction and preparation of materials.
Jonathan Oliva — Google review
Amazing open air museum. A lot is still intact and it is very cool to walk back into time while visiting Humberstone. You can easily spend 3/4h. There are some stores in the main square. We paid 6000 pesos, which we found more than reasonable.
Lode van Riel — Google review
Words cannot express how absolutely fantastic this place is. As a Californian with an extensive history of visiting ghost towns in the United States, this UNESCO site is by far the best ghost town I have been too. It is remarkably well preserved, it has an unbelievably extensive collection of quotidian objects. Humberstone is the better site of the two if you have extra time as it is much larger and has a lot of variety. Commit to at least 2-3 hours of walking and make sure you go to the far end of the site by where the factories are, you'll find incredible machinery, trains, and artifacts. Note: the old saloon, plaza, church, and movie theater are a must visit.
If you are right on time go to Santa L., it's just up the road had a lot of what you can see at Humberstone but is a lot more compact so you can do it all in 45 min. The main museum at this site also has original and beautiful ads produced by the companies and Chilean government to popularize its nitrate abroad, these posters are remarkable pieces of advertising history and early 1900's history.
Helder Toste — Google review
The Humberstone and Santa Laura ghost towns are a short drive up the escarpment from Iquique.
They are a good way to see how life was when this was a thriving mining community and is somewhat frozen in time.
Bring water and shade as it is a hot and dry area of Chile changing quite a bit from the climate in Iquique. Wear solid shoes as the buildings are in disrepair and broken glass and nails are scattered across the ground.
Sling Adventures — Google review
Interesting Museum Saltpeters near Iquique to Central Valley nice and warmer climate than the coastline winter.
Peter Steel — Google review
I thought it was gonna be a genuine ghost town. Which it is, but the fact that the exterior of every single house is branded with modern signs and plaques, and their interior renovated with most objects cleaned and arranged neatly on the walls, took away from the experience. It's basically like any other museum and thus not worth the trip. The layout of the town and the exterior of buildings is a fascinating sight tho and one to behold.
Christopher Fischer — Google review
Amazing place with a rich and incredible history. You need a full day to see all the interesting things
In the arid region of Chusmiza, a desert locale in northern Chile, lies a captivating landscape characterized by vast stretches of sandy dunes and rugged mountains. This remote area boasts an array of natural wonders, such as striking canyons, hot springs, and pristine lagoons. Its unique geography provides an ideal habitat for various species of flora and fauna that have adapted to the harsh conditions over time.
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Huara, Tarapacá, Chile
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Laguna Parinacota
Lake
Nature & Parks
Bodies of Water
Laguna Parinacota is an exquisite destination, although the route to reach it can be quite challenging. It is recommended to start the ascent early in the Bolivian winter season and descend before 4:00 p.m. due to potential river rise. The journey is truly worthwhile as this lake offers breathtaking beauty. Local guides or companions are advised for a safer trip, and a sturdy SUV or high-clearance vehicle is preferable given the difficult road conditions.
Laguna Roja: Is it worth the effort? Oh yes!
Laguna Roja is a remote lagoon in the Atacama Desert of Chile. It is located about 3 hours from the closest village, Camiña, or 5.5 hours from Cariquima. The road to the lagoon is mostly gravel, with the last 1.5 hours on a very bumpy road.
But the journey is worth it! Laguna Roja is an incredibly beautiful lagoon with stunning red rock formations surrounding it. The best time to visit is on a sunny day, when the colors of the lagoon and rocks are at their most vibrant.
There are a medium red lagoon, a small green lagoon, and a dark mustard-colored lagoon nearby.
Only about 60-100 people visit Laguna Roja each month (and not all year round), so it is a relatively uncrowded place to enjoy the natural beauty of the Atacama Desert.
Tips:
Be sure to check the weather forecast before you go, as the lagoon is not worth visiting on a cloudy day.
Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, as there is no shade at the lagoon.
Hashroni Omer — Google review
ask people in the country camina.and then there we go with local people.130000 pesos chiano for one car .the road is very difficult .should be SUV O a high car
CaroHuang Chino — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, the road is somewhat complicated but it is possible, I went in my Sorento 4x2 and I had no problems. The important thing is to go up early and get down before 4 p.m. due to the rise of the river in the Bolivian winter season. It's absolutely worth the trip, it's wonderful.
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hermoso lugar un tanto complicado el camino pero se logra , fui en mi sorento 4x2 y no tuve problemas lo importante es subir temprano y bajar antes de las 16 hrs por la subida del río en temporada de invierno boliviano. Vale absolutamente el viaje es maravilloso
Meli Velasquez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Read everything, it will help you if you plan to go.. Regards
I went to the Red/Green and Yellow Lagoon.
Nice place and it is worth the physical and vehicle sacrifice. And when you go along the dirt road, you will face a diamond point, continue in the direction of the Caritaya reservoir.
So that everyone knows, you have to take it yes or yes...
- An extra tank of fuel (two or three drums full of Fuel) for the vehicle since on the road there is a section that is not a road, it is just stone and rocks and therefore makes you drive very tense and with luck at 10 km/h h .. And yes it must be 4x4, that stretch that is about 15 kilometers and takes you two hours or more to pass. if you want to take care of the vehicle.
- You have to cross a river by vehicle and when you reach the lagoons you must cross another low river on foot. Since with the vehicle you arrive close but on the other side of the river.
- The day before, drink a lot of water and bring a lot of water to drink since the geographical altitude weighs you down and lip balm.
- Bring an extra towel to dry your feet for when you cross the river.
- Go very early (arrive in Camiña no later than 8 am) since the ideal is to return to Camiña during the day, so as not to pass the cobblestone section at night.
- I recommend a tall vehicle to prevent stones from leaving you in the air or breaking the vehicle from below. (It happened to me)
- Many are confused with the path. But I tell them that they must get to where they see a small stone house and continue further... since the GPS or Google Maps do not show the way. Consider that the lands where the lagoons are are private, so RESPECT and TAKE CARE of the place, do not leave garbage of any kind!!!
- Once in Camiña you must register with the police before going to Laguna.
-And another very important thing is that the place appears as Parinacota lagoon on the maps.
Any questions, ask me and #follow me, my Instagram is @fermontoyag
I went to Laguna on Sunday, July 11, 2021.
Greetings to all.
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#lagunaroja #lagunarojachile 🇨🇱 🌎 #lagunaparinacota #camiña #iquique #lagunaverde #lagunaamarilla #desiertodeatacama #desierto #maravilladelmundo #wondersoftheworld #earth #redlagoon #chile #ruta5
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Lean todo les servira si es que piensan ir .. Saludos
Fui a la Laguna Roja/Verde y Amarilla.
Lindo lugar y sí vale la pena el sacrificio físico y del vehículo. Y cuando vayan por el camino de tierra, se enfrentaran con una punta de diamante, sigan en dirección del embalse caritaya.
Para que todos lo sepan, hay que llevar si o si ..
- Un estanque extra de combustible (dos o tres bidones llenos de Combustible) para el vehículo ya que en el camino hay un tramo que no es camino es solo piedra, rocas y por ende te hace manejar muy tenso y con suerte a 10 k/h .. Y sí debe ser 4x4, ese tramo que es de unos 15 kilómetros y te tomas dos horas o mas en pasarlo. si es que quieres cuidar el vehículo.
- Hay que cruzar un rio en vehículo y cuando llegas a la lagunas debes cruzar otro rio bajo a pie. Ya que con el vehículo llegas cerca pero al otro lado del rio.
- El día antes tomen mucha agua y Lleven mucha agua para tomar ya que la altura geográfica te pesa y bálsamo labial.
- Lleven una toallita extra para secarte los pies para cuando crucen el río .
- Vayan muy muy temprano (lleguen a Camiña a mas tardar a las 8 am) ya que lo ideal es regresar a camiña de día, así no pasar el tramo del empedrado de noche.
- Recomiendo un vehículo alto para evitar que las piedra no te dejen en el aire o romper el vehículo por abajo. ( Me paso)
- Muchos se confunden con el camino. Pero yo les digo que deben llegar donde se ven una casitas de piedra y sigan más allá.. ya que el gps o google maps no muestra el camino. Consideren que las tierras donde están las lagunas son privadas, así que RESPETEN y CUIDEN el lugar, no dejen basura de ningún tipo!!!
- Una vez en Camiña se deben registrar en carabineros antes de ir a la Laguna.
-Y otra cosa muy importante, es que el lugar figura como laguna de Parinacota en los mapas
Cualquier duda, consúltenme y #siganme, mi Instagram es @fermontoyag
Yo fui a la Laguna el Domingo 11 de Julio 2021.
Saludos a todos.
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#lagunaroja #lagunarojachile 🇨🇱 🌎 #lagunaparinacota #camiña #iquique #lagunaverde #lagunaamarilla #desiertodeatacama #desierto #maravilladelmundo #wondersoftheworld #earth #redlagoon #chile #ruta5
fernando montoya — Google review
(Translated by Google) Laguna Roja, the crimson lake. Lake Parinakota. Arrived on December 18, 2016.
I think this is probably the first time in history that someone has reached it on their own on a bicycle (there is evidence).
The road to get here was extremely difficult, and the road to escape and reach the national highway was even more difficult, literally putting my life on the line.
More than three years of bicycle travel experience, the physical strength and acclimatization to climb a 6000m peak as if it were a picnic, and 50 well-calculated meals. With these things, my life is on the line.
Although there is a road on the map, it has already weathered and is buried in sand, leaving us with no choice but to follow the traces of what was once a road. Since there are no people living there, there is no place to get water or food, so the only option is to find spring water.
It is better not to go there by bicycle. I'll probably die. Even if you don't die, it will be the biggest test of your life.
It is possible to get there with a 4WD vehicle, but it is quite difficult.
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真紅の湖、ラグーナ・ロハ。パリナコタ湖。2016年12月18日到達。
自転車での自力到達は恐らく史上初だと思います(根拠あり)
ここに至る道は困難を極め、そしてここから脱出して国道に出るまでの道はさらに苛烈で、文字通り命懸けでした。
3年以上に及ぶ自転車旅の経験、6000m峰にピクニック感覚で登れる体力と高度順応、計算し尽くした50食分の食料。 これらをもってして命からがら。
地図上には道はあれど、道はすでに風化しており砂に埋もれ「かつて道だった痕跡」を辿るしかありません。そして人が全く住んでいないので水や食料が手に入るアテは無く、湧き水を見つけるしかありません。
自転車で行くのはやめた方がいいです。多分死にます。 死なないまでも、人生最大の試練となるでしょう。
4WD車でなら行けるでしょうが、それもかなり困難です。
fumemiyo3214 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful lagoon that stands out for the color of the blood-colored water but also highlights the yellow lagoon and another small green one... without a doubt a magnificent place but getting there is somewhat complicated due to the geographical height and the state of the road. In some parts it is almost impossible to continue... one of my tips is that if you do not go by 4X4 car or finally 4X2, it is better not to go and go early so that you can return in daylight because it is very easy to get lost.
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Es una hermosa laguna q destaca x el color del agua color sangre pero tambien destaca la laguna de color amarilla y otra pequeña de color verde... sin duda un magnifico lugar pero para llegar un tanto complicado por la altura geografica y x el estado del camino en algunas partes casi imposible de continuar... uno de mis consejos esq si no vas en carro 4X4 o por ultimo 4X2 mejor no vallas y vallan temprano para q puedan regresar con luz dia xq es muy facil perderse
Braham Pereira — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place 🌵 you can only get there by a 4x4 or a very high 4wd, you arrive via Camiña 👌🏻🇨🇱
(Original)
Hermoso lugar 🌵 solo se puede llegar por un 4x4 o una 4wd bien alta, se llega por Camiña 👌🏻🇨🇱
Matias Nicolas — Google review
(Translated by Google) I have no words to express how wonderful it is to see that landscape, a dream place
(Original)
No tengo palabras para expresar lo maravilloso que es ver ese paisaje, un lugar soñado
MARIA ELENA VIO LAGOS — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, but getting there is an ordeal, the road is in very bad conditions, if you don't have a 4x4 and tall vehicle, don't go!!
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Hermoso lugar, pero llegar es un suplicio, camino en muy malas condiciones, si no tienes un vehículo 4x4 y alto, no vayas!!
Lenka Olguin — Google review
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Camarones, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
I'll never travel to Puno without this trip planner again
The Presencias Tutelares sculpture, located in a breathtaking and otherworldly setting, is an impressive display of artistry by the talented Juan Diaz Fleming. The sculptures perfectly complement the surrounding environment, creating a truly unique and surreal atmosphere. While some may consider it only worth visiting if passing by, these remarkable works of art certainly warrant a special trip to witness their greatness firsthand.
Really interesting history of these coastal people.
Georgia Little — Google review
It's a drive out into the desert. The desert itself is desolate.
Susan Gordley — Google review
Fantastic place. Unreal scenery. So alien. The sculptures are great. They suit the location perfectly.
Louis Anon — Google review
Is nice but just if you are passing by. I would not make an extra trip.
Kenny — Google review
Great works of art by Juan Diaz Fleming. Worth a visit.
Hein Storm van Leeuwen — Google review
It's ok. It miss some information about that monuments
Marcin Pasiut — Google review
Historical traditional place
Starting Point Tours & Transfers — Google review
Nice
María Isabel Rocha Zuñiga — Google review
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Guillermo Sánchez 600, Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
The region of Arica y Parinacota is one of Chile's primary administrative divisions, consisting of two provinces: Arica and Parinacota. It shares boundaries with Peru's Department of Tacna in the northern direction, while to the east lie Bolivia's La Paz and Oruro departments. Furthermore, it is also adjacent to Chile's Tarapacá Region in the southern area.
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Chile
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MUSEOA Arqueologico San Miguel de Azapa
Museum
Specialty Museums
This is a nice little museum not too far away from Arica. It's a little difficult to get too as the only major sign points as a dirt road, it's a billboard just before you enter town (if coming from the direction of Arica). The center itself is well kept and the museum that houses the mummies does a good job of showcasing and educating without being overwhelming. Allocate 45 minutes to see everything on display.
Note: some of these mummies are on display at the Pre-Colombian Museum in Santiago so if you miss them here make sure you see them there.
Morro de Arica is a prominent hill that offers stunning panoramic views of the city and coastline. Standing at 110 meters, it provides a perfect vantage point to witness breathtaking sunsets. The hill also houses the Museum of History and Weapon, making it a dual attraction. At its summit stands an 11-meter tall sculpture called The Christ of Peace, symbolizing peace between Peru and Chile. Visitors can enjoy not only the natural beauty but also learn about the historical significance of the region.
Pay attention to the sign or you could wind up getting locked in.
Tim Janzen — Google review
I recommend better to visit at evening.
Md Fazle Rabbi — Google review
Quiet at 9am. Really interesting plaques all around about Arica and the history of Northern Chile. Walk from Cristobal Colon street is intense but worth it, a lot of stairs. You can see all over Arica and the sea to the left and south of the city. There are benches to rest.
Yani Cuthbert — Google review
Beautiful view of the city and the surroundings, fair amount of walking until arriving to the summit.
You can see condors flying above, the city the port.
Can be paid for historical museum close by- and a big Chilean flag
Alex Sherman — Google review
Observation deck with a nice view of Arica.
War museum at the same location, was free to enter.
Conny Dahlqvist — Google review
Gorgeous views of Arica, northern border, and the mountains. Interesting museum on top. A plus: you can observe the movements in the port, must say very captivating.
Svetlana Kotova — Google review
If you love learning history, visiting el Morro de Arica is a flawless stop in this city. Try to stand below the flag and feel the wind while you are looking at the sky!
Danitza Lazcano — Google review
El Morro is a beautiful hill that you can climb on in just 15 minutes. On the top you will see huge part of Arica. There are reminders of an important historical point - Battle of Arica during The War of the Pacific, you can visit a museum there too. Locals are jogging, hiking or biking there. I am giving 2 stars because of all the trash there, it is shameful and extremely disrespectful to this place and I dont understand how it can be so dirty since the place is locked down during night and we've seen a lot of employees there (so somebody could be allocated to pick up the trash!).
Christine Kohout — Google review
We loved the views and the historical information about the battles that took place in the region. Worth a visit if you happen to be in Arica.
Tim Traveler — Google review
Must to do, if you are in Arica, a great lookout of all the bay, and the city. Good place to see the sunset and how the city turn on the lights (I prefer the night view of the cities) also is a historical and important place for all people from Arica.
Sebastian Orbenes — Google review
Best place to view the city from. It's a short drive, taxi, or more difficult bike ride up the mountain. You can park at the top, walk around, and there is a military museum.
Helder Toste — Google review
One of the most famous touristic places in Arica with the nice view. You can get there with the car or walking. If you ready to do the hike the best time to go is 8 am, because its getting really hot later.
Анастасия Удотоова — Google review
Great site to see the full panorama of Chilean border history with Peru. Also, the view is incredible to admire.
St. Mark's Cathedral in Arica is a must-visit attraction, designed by the renowned French engineer Gustave Eiffel, who also built the Eiffel Tower. The cathedral was constructed on the site of the old Mother Church of Arica, which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1868. Its interior features stunning cast iron design and unique wooden paneling typical of Chilean Catholic churches. During Christmas season, it becomes a vibrant hub of music and colorful carnival celebrations.
Beautiful metal building. Small but efficient space. Beautiful statues inside.
John Magno — Google review
Wonderful church designed by French Architect Eiffel (like the tower), you can see that the interior uses a wonderful cast iron design, and a unique feature of Chilean Catholic Churches, the use of wooden paneling.
Helder Toste — Google review
Arica is a lovely town. People are very welcoming.
Lara Harp — Google review
Wonderful place to visit during Christmas season. Lot of fun,music and colour carnival pride. Fr this place one can see on the top of mountain are big country flag ,flying higher. I love this place.
Grafton Derick Cardozo — Google review
A historic landmark, created and Built By French Architect Eiffel himself.
Millions of Chilean Pesos have been spent on Renovations, however its hard to see what has actually been renovated ..
Frank T — Google review
Beautiful Cathedral, Awesome welcome with very interesting information. The guy who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France also designed this Cathedral. The cost - free.
Carole Sauve — Google review
The San Marcos Church, the current cathedral of Arica was ordered to be built by Peruvian President Don José Balta in 1871 to Gustave Eifell's workshops in France, finishing its construction in 1875. In those years the Eifell workshops were important suppliers of public works in Latin America, and delivered buildings, bridges and all kinds of structures mainly of cast iron packed in drawers that were shipped and then assembled at the destination.
Originally the church was destined to the Peruvian spa of Ancón, but the earthquake of 1868 completely destroyed the old Matrix Church of Arica and its assembly in the city of Arica was resolved
Alvaro Henriquez Villarroel — Google review
Beautiful small church.
Desmond Hui — Google review
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San Marcos 251, Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
I'll never travel to Puno without this trip planner again
Mountainous national park featuring one of the world's highest lakes, plus volcanoes & wildlife.
Beautiful area is not a closed park is cross by the highway between Chile and Bolivia a lots of small animals. Chungara lake and a lot of Andes Mountains sightseeing.
Paula (Pau) — Google review
What an amazing set of national parks. A must see for anyone who has time to visit. Its cold and dusty but the views are incredible and ever changing. We took the chance to drive ourselves and it was so worth the extra effort.
Ashlee Wallace — Google review
Such a beautiful place. In Lauca National Park people can find rich flora and fauna as well as outstanding landscapes. You can get there by car or all-day tours
Evelyn Vera Flández — Google review
Amazing volcanic scenery, very few tourists, but cute wildlife. It is very high altitude, but Putre makes a good base to explore from and is a bit lower so a good place to acclimatise.
Christine Stevens — Google review
Amazing Place. The landscapes were unbelievable and there was so much wildlife to see. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey W — Google review
amazing place in chile, very close to bolivia. lagunas/lake/volcanos and andes tipical colours
Carloalberto Barberini — Google review
I passed through on the bus between La Paz and Arica. Wild country.
Merrill Hartman — Google review
What an amazing place. It's like nowhere else! The high altitude lake and bird life are very special. Views of snow topped volcanoes, caves to climb up to, the boardwalk across the wetlands, llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, craggy mountains and thermal springs to soak in, all make this a unique part of the world. And a visit to the tiny Andean village of Parinacota is an absolute must with its adobe church from the 17th century and the tiny school with about 4 students.
(Translated by Google) Excellent tourist agency 🤩
Our trip to San Pedro de Atacama was excellent thanks to you 🙌
It is wonderful to be able to travel to fully enjoy yourself without having to go through the stress generated by planning each day or worrying about accommodation and transportation to the airport... My favorite part, without a doubt, was the tour of the altiplanic lagoons and the stone viewpoint red, it is an incredibly beautiful place. My congratulations to Natalia, who guided us from start to finish on our trip and took care of every detail 👌 and of course, to the guides and drivers who accompanied us on the tours, they are too dry and we must take advantage of those instances to feed on the knowledge and wisdom they possess.
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Excelente agencia turística 🤩
Nuestro viaje a San Pedro de Atacama estuvo excelente gracias a ustedes 🙌
Es una maravilla poder viajar para disfrutar plenamente sin tener que pasar por el estrés que genera planificar cada día o preocuparse del hospedaje y del traslado hacia el aeropuerto... Mi parte favorita, sin duda, fue el tour de lagunas altiplánicas y mirador de piedras rojas, es un lugar increíblemente hermoso. Mis felicitaciones a Natalia, quién nos orientó de principio a fin en nuestro viaje y se preocupó de cada detalle 👌 y por supuesto, a los guías y choferes que nos acompañaron en los tours, son demasiado secos y hay que aprovechar esas instancias para nutrirse del conocimiento y la sabiduría que poseen.
Gianina Miranda Reyes — Google review
We did the one day tour from Putre to Lauca National Park. We only stopped in Putre to do this tour. The guide was punctual and on time and stopped whenever we wanted to take photos. He also answered our questions and checked we understood given our language barriers. But he didn’t offer up much information at all. However he took us to the CONAF office of the park and there the Ranger gave us a great little tour along the path beside the lake. We thought he might of done this because the guide spoke excellent English but we noticed the guide met all private cars as well. Then we drove along the desert route back to Putre stopping at all the CONAF points along the way and a stop in Parinacota to see the cute little church. It was a stormy rainy day but still spectacular scenery. One of our sons had a cold but he wanted to come but just stay in the car. We then returned to Putre for lunch and the tour finished. We don’t know if the tour finished early because our son was sick or that was the end - but it would have been nice to have been asked. Honestly, we felt like this was only a little more than hiring a car and doing it ourselves, especially as the best info we got was from the CONAF Ranger and the best part of the tour is the beautiful scenery. You can also see most of this scenery when you come from La Paz on the bus, which we did the day before (but of course you can’t stop and enjoy it).
Simone Braithwaite — Google review
(Translated by Google) Great experience
They booked everything for us the day before (we did it at the last minute...) and it was really perfect
We chose the 2d/1n tour
Our driver spoke slowly in Spanish which allowed us to understand quite well
Thank you !
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Super expérience
Ils nous ont tout booker la veille (on s'y est pris à la dernière minute..) et c'étais vraiment parfait
Nous avons choisi le tour 2j/1n
Notre chauffeur parlait lentement en espagnol ce qui nous a permis de plutôt bien comprendre
Merci !
Samantha Ischer — Google review
(Translated by Google) We took an Altiplano Bolivia + Chile tour and had a wonderful experience on both sides of the border. The guides are all very attentive, kind and know their respective regions well. The picnics are excellent, we always ate very well. The passage from San Pedro de Atacama on the first night in Bolivia (at 4600m) was a little rough for altitude sickness (we should have prepared ourselves better or added one more night at an intermediate altitude to get used to it).
Communication with Gabriel was sometimes difficult, but he was extremely friendly and always answered our questions. The tour went well and it is an agency that I recommend.
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Nous avons fait un tour Altiplano Bolivia + Chile et nous avons eu une expérience magnifique des 2 côtés de la frontière. Les guides sont tous très attentionnés, gentils et connaissent bien leurs régions respectives. Les picnics sont excellents, nous avons toujours très bien mangé. Le passage de San Pedro de Atacama à la première nuit en Bolivie (à 4600m) était un peu rude pour le mal d'altitude (il aurait fallu nous y préparer mieux ou rajouter une nuit de plus à une altitude intermédiaire pour nous accoutumer).
La communication avec Gabriel était parfois laborieuse, mais il a été extrêmement sympathique et a toujours répondu à nos questions. Le tour s'est bien passé et c'est une agence que je recommande.
Valentina — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent agency, they coordinate perfectly, you feel calm, and you also have a very good communication in case of any doubt. 100% recommended
(Original)
Excelente agencia, coordinan a la perfección, te sientes tranquila, y además tienes una muy buena comunicación ante cualquier duda . Recomendable 100%
M?nica Maldonado — Google review
(Translated by Google) We were very satisfied, we did the 3 classic tours (North-Suriplaza, South-Salar de Surire, East-Chungara). We arrived by bus from La Paz and the driver Mario was waiting for us at the border, to then take us to Putre (where the bus doesn't stop). The last tour was to chungara lake, at the end of the tour Mario took us to Arica. The best tour is undoubtedly the one at the Suriplaza, breathtaking. Without a doubt I recommend Mayuru as an agency, Mario was very friendly and professional, despite the language barrier (he speaks Spanish, we Italian and German) he always made an effort to explain things to us as best as possible!
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Siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti, abbiamo fatto i 3 tour classici (Nord-Suriplaza, Sud-Salar de Surire, Est-Chungara). Siamo arrivati con l'autobus da La Paz e l'autista Mario ci aspettava alla frontiera, per poi portarci a Putre (in cui l'autobus non ferma). L'ultimo tour era quello al lago chungara, al termine del tour Mario ci ha portato ad Arica. Il tour migliore è senza dubbio quello al Suriplaza, da togliere il fiato. Senza dubbio consiglio Mayuru come agenzia, Mario è stato molto amichevole e professionale, nonostante la barriera linguistica (parla spagnolo, noi italiano e tedesco) si è sempre sforzato di spiegarci le cose al meglio!
Daniel Battocletti — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was excellent!! It is a very beautiful tour, the landscapes are beautiful and the guide is a 7, he has a very good disposition and is very pleasant. It is 100% recommended.
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Se pasó excelente!! Es un muy bello tour, los paisajes hermosos y el guía un 7, tiene muy buena disposición y es muy agradable. Es 100% recomendable.
Natalia Morales — Google review
(Translated by Google) Ernest was a very good guide on our tour to Lake Chungara, very available for all questions and made the tour much more pleasant than we expected. Also, the places where we had breakfast and lunch were pretty good. In conclusion, a very good and recommended experience.
(Original)
Ernest fue un muy buen guía en nuestro tour al Lago Chungara, muy disponible para todas las consultas e hizo del tour algo mucho más agradable de lo que esperabamos. Además, los lugares donde desayunamos y almorzamos estuvieron bastante bien. En conclusión, una muy buena y recomendable experiencia.
Ricardo Campos Quattrucci — Google review
(Translated by Google) We did a beautiful 3 day tour from Arica to the altiplano with Mayuru tours and it was well organised. From the hotel, transport, guide everything was without problem. We also thank our driver-guide Mario for the good guidance. We also had a picnic on the altiplano and it was excellently prepared by our guide. We definitely recommend Mayuru tours to travel to the north of Chile.
Filip Steyaert and partner from Belgium
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We hebben een prachtige 3 daagse tour van Arica naar de altiplano gedaan met mayuru tours en deze was prima geregeld.Van het hotel,vervoer,gids alles was zonder probleem .We danken ook onze chauffeur-gids Mario voor de goede begeleiding.We hadden ook een pick nick op de altiplano en die was uitstekend klaargemaakt door onze gids.We raden Mayuru tours zeker aan om mee te reizen naar het noorden van Chili.
Filip Steyaert en partner uit België
Filip Steyaert — Google review
(Translated by Google) It exceeded our expectations. They met the date, time, times and best of all, the tour itself. Both the guide and the driver handle the history of the places very well, they were clear, empathetic and friendly. Without a doubt 100% recommended.
(Original)
Superó nuestras expectativas. Cumplieron fecha, horario, tiempos y lo mejor de todo, el tour en sí. Tanto el guía como el conductor manejan muy bien la historia de los lugares, fueron claros, empaticos y simpáticos. Sin duda 100% recomendable.
Maria Victoria Cid — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a very good experience, the company demonstrated a lot of responsibility and punctuality in the transfer to and from the airport in an exclusive VAN for me. Regarding the Tour to Chungara, in addition to being very nice, I must highlight the guide-driver: Very friendly, punctual, accurate and safe in driving, he knew a lot, he made the tourists participate, affable and close. Congratulations
(Original)
Fue una muy buena experiencia, la empresa demostro mucha responsabilidad y puntualidad en el transfer desde y hacia el aeropuerto en una VAN exclusiva para mi. Respecto al Tour al Chungara ademas de ser muy bonito, debo destacar al Guia-conductor: Muy amable, puntial, certero y seguro en el conducir, sabia mucho, hizo participar a los turistas, afable y cercano. Felicitaciones
CARLOS CORCIONE G — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent tour, we really liked the places where we stopped to observe the landscape and to gradually acclimatize to the altitude. The explanations were interesting and the guide was very friendly.
(Original)
Excelente tour, nos gustó mucho los lugares donde fuimos parando para observar el paisaje y para aclimatarnos de a poco a la altura. Las explicaciones fueron interesantes y el guía fue muy amable.
Karina Larenas — Google review
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Circunvalacion 25, 1070000 Putre, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
The Iglesia San Ildefonso de Putre is an incredibly captivating and impeccably maintained church. However, it receives a slight deduction in its rating due to an incident involving a staff member who prohibited visitors from taking photographs inside. While it is within her rights to do so, her demeanor was perceived as unfriendly by some. This unfortunate occurrence represents a first-time experience for those affected.
(Translated by Google) It is a very old church, but still in operation and preserved quite well. It is impressive how long these constructions last and how beautiful their interior is, great heritage value.
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Es una iglesia muy Antigua, pero aún en funcionamiento y se conseva bastante bien. Impresiona el tiempo que duran dichas construcciones y lo hermoso de su interior, gran valor patrimonial.
Karen Bugueño — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice church, well maintained!!
It hurts the bad attitude of the lady who takes care of the place when we wanted to take a photo inside the place, but hey, we are travelers and we respect the idiosyncrasy of each town in the world!!!!
(Original)
Muy linda iglesia , bien cuidada !!
Lastima la mala onda de la señora que cuida el lugar cuando quisimos sacar un foto dentro del lugar , pero bueno , somos viajeros y respetamos la idiosincracia de cada poblado del mundo !!!!
Esteban Piluso — Google review
(Translated by Google) The church is very interesting and well cared for, I only took off one star because the lady who took care of it when we visited forbade us from taking photos inside -- of course, it is her right, but very unfriendly and it is the first time that this has happened to us.
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Muy interesante y bien cuidada la iglesia, solo quito una estrella pues la señora que la cuidaba cuando visítamos nos prohibió de sacar fotos adentro -- claro, es su derecho, pero muy antipático y es la primera vez que eso nos pasa.
Durval Menezes — Google review
(Translated by Google) Typical Andean church, representative of the Andean baroque movement, open for visits from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm
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Iglesia típica Andina, representante del movimiento barroco andino, abierta para visitas de lunes a viernes de 9 am a 1 pm y de 3pm aa5pm
Cristian Zarzuri Arenas — Google review
(Translated by Google) We arrived on a Sunday and there was mass. The priest offered to take photos of us and blessed us. The priest was very kind and loving.
(Original)
Llegamos un domingo y había misa. El curita se ofrecio a tomarnos fotos y nos bendijo. Muy amable y amoroso el curita.
Twiggi Angélica Rojas Caro — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful church in the town of Putre XV Arica and Parinacota Region, in addition to preserving its ancestral customs and traditions, promoting for young people
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Hermosa iglesia del pueblo de Putre XV Región Arica y Parinacota, además de conservar sus costumbres y tradiciones ancestrales, promoviendo para los jovenes
gilda paco — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place and beautiful church among other attractions of Putre.
(Original)
Hermoso lugar y hermosa iglesia entre otros atractivos de Putre.
elias lafertte — Google review
(Translated by Google) We couldn't get in, it was closed, beautiful architecture on the outside.
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No pudimos entrar, estaba cerrada, por fuera una linda arquitectura.
Tacna Cathedral is a stunning neo-renaissance edifice that was constructed in 1875 under the supervision of Gustave Eiffel, the renowned architect who designed the Eiffel Tower. Although it may not be as grandiose as some other cathedrals in Europe, it boasts an exquisite front facade that is particularly striking when viewed at night.
Beautiful Cathedral. Amazing plaza around it. Great tourist destination for some history and great photos.
JP Guarda — Google review
This church has history from decades, is made of volcanic rocks, so looks old.
There are restaurants near, so eat and have time to look everything there is not a problem, hope you could enjoy your trip
Johann Cabrera — Google review
It's not so grateful as the others ones in Europe but it has a beautiful frontis. It's better to visit it at night.
Harold Rueda — Google review
Tacna wonderful lovely place beautiful friendly people and the city is very clean I love it. 100% recommended
Fabiola — Google review
This church is located right in the main plaza in Tacna.
Hey Planet Earth — Google review
It's a nice place to visit surrounded by restaurants, resting places, casinos, banks, etc,
J C — Google review
Nice inner architecture and pieces of art.
Fernando Mora Olarte — Google review
It's a great place to be in a mass, however the cathedral needs maintenance.
The Paseo Cívico de Tacna is a well-designed square featuring a bronze fountain and an impressive arch built in 1957 to pay tribute to the victims of the War of the Pacific. This paved plaza offers a beautiful environment with its clean surroundings, pleasant weather averaging around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and friendly locals. It serves as an excellent venue for socializing and enjoying the city's charm, offering a serene atmosphere filled with light and beauty.
Wonderful place to meet friends in the midst of light and beauty
Marianela Soto — Google review
Located at the center of the city, it is sorrounded by:
- The Cathedral
- Arch of alliance
- Historic Museum of Jorge Basadre Grohmann
- Goverment palace of the city
- Police station.
Accesibility: how to get there?
- By taxi or private transport
- Public transport (1 Block away)
Activities: What to do?
- Photography
- Cultural activities
- Museum
- Bird watching
Schedules: what time?
- 24/7
Facilites sourrunding: are there?
- Restaurants
- Entertainment: Casinos
- Banks and ATM's
- Stores
- Drugstore
Average stady:
- Min : 10 minutes
- Máx: 45 minutes
Recommendations: should or shouldn't do
- Be careful with parking, it is not allowed
- Bring sunscream, sunglasses and water ( specially in summer)
Extra:
- There are exchanges money on the street.
- You can book a bus city tour
Jesus Huallata Lipe — Google review
This plaza is a super chill place to hangout in Tacna.
Hey Planet Earth — Google review
Go for a walk ... and just ... let yourself enjoy ... just that ...
Sisa Waylla (Kusi) — Google review
Beautiful plaza, everything perfect, people really nice and the city ,clean and whether about 65 farenheit well recommends...
Enrique Reyes — Google review
Historic centre of Tacna. Beautiful architecture and design. (The front of the cathederal is "mirrowed" in the stone pavement in front of it.) The arch is in the form of a bullet and has statues of Grau and Bolognesi on either side. This commemorates the War of the Pacific.
John Brew — Google review
It is a beautiful place to go for a walk because it has a picturesque architecture and a charm environment.
Locating the entrance to the National Railway Museum proved to be a challenge. The admission fee covered a guided tour, which enhanced our experience of exploring this noteworthy establishment. It was an enjoyable visit overall, filled with intriguing exhibits and fascinating insights into the history of railways.
Wasn't easy to find the entrance. Price included a guided tour. Enjoyed my visit.
Amitanshu Chugh — Google review
Nice place to visit, very good destination for tourists
Dattatray Kharmate — Google review
Wasn't easy to find the entrance. Price included a guided tour. Enjoyed my visit.
Anthony Di Marco — Google review
This was the best railway museum.....looking good and peacefull
Bharath M — Google review
Under construction now.
Don't go there
Eunjin Kim — Google review
Good place
Ankit Dubey — Google review
Ok
Elvis Huarcaya Coronado — Google review
Ok
Juancho Tico — Google review
(Translated by Google) The entrance is through the side street...
A museum that transports you back in time... Small but interesting... At the moment it is free, with a guide included where it explains the history of the railway in Peru... Very friendly staff, you cannot get on the carriages.
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La entrada es por la calle lateral...
Un museo que te transporta en el tiempo... Pequeño pero interesante... Por el momento es gratis, con guiado incluido donde explica la historia del ferrocarril en el Perú... Personal muy amable, no se puede subir a los vagones.
Clari “Bell” — Google review
(Translated by Google) The museum is very beautiful, the locomotives and carriages are in a very good state of conservation, as well as the rest of the pieces in the exhibition, it is larger than it seems, it has several exhibition rooms. Exceeded my expectations, highly recommended.
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El museo está muy bonito, las locomotoras y vagones están en muy buen estado de conservación, así como el resto de piezas de la exposición, es más grande de lo que parece, tiene varias salas de exposiciones. Superó mis expectativas, altamente recomendable.
The Mercado Central is a bustling shopping hub that houses various vendors offering fresh fruit, meat and locally made handicrafts. In addition to this, it boasts of popular restaurants that serve delicious breakfast to visitors. The market is well-maintained and clean making it a preferred choice for shoppers who always buy here. One can also find quality Olive oil at the renowned vendor "Comercial Blanquita" G2.
This market is clean ... Neat , I would definitely buy here ALWAYS!
Sisa Waylla (Kusi) — Google review
Its a place where we can experience local food at a fraction of the price compared to tourist restaurants. Very competitive on that matter because there's many Chileans also working there. You can compare it to a huge grocery store and bargain store all in one. Fruits and vegetables are very cheap and they bring them in large quantities, what's favorable to tourists looking for local fruits or veggies because they sell it buy the kilo. I myself got 5 mangoes for a dollar (3.80 soles) and broccoli for 50 cents (about a pound) - that's just a small example. Its not really a touristic place, its a local community commercial center. Still, great to find amazing bargains!
Fernando de Sousa — Google review
Good fresco drinks and breakfast
Tariq Bajwa — Google review
the market the food is expensive and it is messy in terms of stall locations.
Javier Lafuente — Google review
We bought some Olive oil from "Comercial Blanquita" G2
Ricardo E. Unzueta Caycho — Google review
Bn
Neftali Rafael Castillo Vasquez — Google review
Loved it there. When all the ladies come to you to get you to eat at their cafe. Ask for Olga. She is the most friendly, kind and sweetest of them all. I'm the tired one in peach.
Johanna Gierke — Google review
Decent food but way too pricey considering the surroundings inside the market aren't very nice or appealing. Would have rather gone somewhere nicer for the same price
Omar Cardenas — Google review
A traditional place, recently refurbished, with many different things, starting for small convenience stores, with local products, milk, chocolates and any sort of thing for cooking or cleaning. LOL.
In the second floor you cand find a nice display of natural juice makers, who tempt you with fresh fruit slices for free like mangoes and melons. It is very cheap and juices are awesome because of the quality of the organic local fruits, tasty and aromatic. And for less than a dollar you can drink the WHOLE BLENDER. Yes, the whole blender.
There's a hidden sublevel where you can buy alcohol and cigarrettes from all around the world for very good prices (JW black for $40 bottle) and also there's nice cheap place to get a manicure or pedicure with nail design for less than $3 dollars.
In the surroundings you can find pirate buses to Arica, most of them, chilean. Good option to avoid crowded buses at the international station.
Víctor Manuel Merida Huerta — Google review
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C. Francisco Cornejo Cuadra 809, Tacna 23003, Peru
The open air museum of Petroglifos de Miculla showcases ancient rock carvings depicting hunting and dancing figures in arid landscapes, believed to be centuries old. This cultural site holds great significance in Tacna and can be accessed via a city tour or by car. The museum is located away from the city but is included in the tour package that costs around 30-40 soles (official currency of Peru).
It has a wonderful view and verybrustic bridges around.
Freddy S. Ventura — Google review
This is an important place in Tacna as it represents a significant cultural aspect of the place. You can get there by car as well as you can take a city tour. The petroglyphs of Miculla are not located in near the city but they are also part of the city tour, which costs between 30 to 40 soles (official currency in Peru ~ 9 to 13 USD~)
The open air museum of Petroglifos de Miculla showcases ancient rock carvings depicting hunting and dancing figures in arid landscapes, believed to be centuries old. This cultural site holds great significance in Tacna and can be accessed via a city tour or by car. The museum is located away from the city but is included in the tour package that costs around 30-40 soles (official currency of Peru).
It has a wonderful view and verybrustic bridges around.
Freddy S. Ventura — Google review
This is an important place in Tacna as it represents a significant cultural aspect of the place. You can get there by car as well as you can take a city tour. The petroglyphs of Miculla are not located in near the city but they are also part of the city tour, which costs between 30 to 40 soles (official currency in Peru ~ 9 to 13 USD~)
Isla del Sol is a rocky island situated on Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. It boasts over 80 archaeological sites dating back to the Inca civilization and earlier periods. Visitors can take a boat trip from Copacabana to witness the sheer magnitude of the lake and explore ancient Inca ruins scattered throughout the island. Additionally, Isla del Sol is home to Aymara villagers who tend to their sacred sites while also farming the land.
Beautiful place where you can get amazing views of Lake Titicaca and even see a portion of the Andes mountain range.
Loida Scott — Google review
Possibly the most beautiful island we've ever visited. We only came for one night and wished we'd stayed for more so that we could do some hiking and spend a day just relaxing, reading and drinking beers with the beautiful views!
It's possible to hike from the north to the south in around 4 hours and to take the boat one way.
We stayed in Yumani in the south which though touristy we found beautiful and actually not particularly built up beyond the guesthouses and lodges.
Charlie Marchant (Charlie on Travel) — Google review
Very calm and serene place. Lot's of places to discover and some hiking to do.😊
Joy Along The Way — Google review
The island is amazing but unfortunately the boats start too late from Copacabana so you won't have enough time to enjoy the day if you won't stay at least 1 night on the island. We had a day trip and definitely regret not staying on the island because the first boat arrived around 11am at the northern port and we had a lot of stress catching the last returning boat from the southern port at 4pm. We recommend going to the northern part and hiking to the south, then sleeping there at night before going back to the mainland. The northern part has more beautiful natural views but the southern part has more facilities like restaurants and bars to make your stay more comfortable.
Attila KV — Google review
Really nice island to know the views, the historical, I’m very glad to went in there.
Cristina Marin — Google review
Cool island with interesting historical ruins.
Erwin Abidog — Google review
There is not much to see actually. I'd recommend skipping this entirely. Some nice views, Inca stairs but that's it. The people are straight up unfriendly. The local tour guide took us to a place with a rock in the ground and fed us a story for about 15 minutes about its significance for the Incas and its mythical healing powers. He played a nice theater of praying to Pachamama and did an offering to her by placing a few coca leaves next to the rock. Well, don't wanna be a jerk but there is no mention about this rock in any of the maps I've used, nor anywhere online. Also, the rock is in someone's garden in the middle of a corn field. When you walk to the rock, you smell garbage. There is a stone table in front of the rock which the guide claimed to be a table to prepare the offerings to the gods but then again, there were beer bottles and caps lying around so I'd say it's more like a table where they sit out in the evening and drink. This was a full day trip and I regret going there.
Martin Bezecný — Google review
The largest island on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. On the island, there is the Inca trail that connects both the island’s northern and southern ends. It offers spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca, the island’s agricultural terraces lined with giant eucalyptus trees, and beaches. In the village of Cha’llapampa has a tiny but interesting Museum with many fascinating artifacts.
CK Cheong — Google review
60 Bs daytrip. Boat takes you in 1.45 h to Isla del Sol. I took the north tour. Some hiked to the south port which is easy possible. But the north has better landscape and the inca ruins to visit ( 10Bs). I took a local guide, which gives additional information and easy to navigate (no sign where to go...)
Kristian Sumfleth — Google review
First of all the island is beautiful with some amazing views out to sea and also the island itself is beautiful. Now what I disliked about the island is the trekking paths because every couple of hours of walking you had to pay a toll of 15bs per person which just felt like a rip off. The locals were not very friendly either and the history just felt like it was all faked to trick the tourists into thinking the island is more special than it actually is.
David Holmes — Google review
Great views and tons of sheep / alpacas along the easy hike! No trekking experience is required, but bring layers as it can get sizzling in the sun and then chilly in the shade. The boat ride is windy as well. The landscape is magnificent making it difficult to distinguish between the sky and lake at various points. Gives you a brief sense of vertigo.
Karol Gawrych — Google review
I’d say I enjoyed the hiking but nothing special at all. Maybe you will see some villages and a lot of restaurants and guest houses. Unfortunately only 20% of the site is available and you can do it in less than 4 hours. The escadaria Inca is the highlight of the island.
Simone Takahashi — Google review
Very touristy. Lots of hostels and restaurants. It's nice to hike around a bit but I find it highly overrated. 40BOB for the 90 min boat ride from Copacabana. 10BOB to get off the boat and set foot on the island. There's only 10-15 km of trails and a few sites with ruins. Every now and then the people from the south part of the island get into a quarrel with the people from the north part and they don't allow tourists to enter the north part where most of the ruins are. Inform yourself about trail closures before you go.