We'll get to know the best of northern Arica. We'll visit the main points as the Morro de Arica, Cuevas de Anzonta and San Miguel de Azapa Archeological Museum

Day 1: Arrival in Arica and City tour

Transfer: Airport Hotel in Arica

CITY TOUR AROUND ARICA

  • Departure: 09:00
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Pickup / Dropoff: Arica Hotel

Discover the charms of the city of Arica visiting the Morro de Arica, Cuevas de Anzota and San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum

We will pick you up at your hotel in Arica and head towards the fishing terminal and the coastline, visiting the former Isla del Alacrán, the Lisera Beach, where you will be able to experience a synthesis of the evolutionary history of the city of Arica, displayed on panels that reveal our past. The fishing industries, which are the driving force of the city's commercial activity. Then, we will ascend to the historic Morro de Arica, where strategy was the key to success, and from there, we will have a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

We will continue to the Carlos Dittborn World Cup Stadium and the 21 de Mayo pedestrian walkway, the artisan village, and Diego Portales Avenue. We will head towards the northern coastline to walk through Chinchorro Beach.

Return to your hotel in Arica.

  • Cultural
    Medium
  • Nature
    Medium

Day 2: Lauca National Park - Arica

Excursion through Lauca National Park

  • Departure: 07:00
  • Duration: 10 hours
  • Includes: Boxlunch
  • Pickup / Dropoff: Hotel in Arica

If you are traveling in Arica, this tour will take you to know the best of the Chilean highlands. We will visit the Lauca National Park that stands out for its Andean flora and fauna, surrounded by volcanoes with permanent fumaroles and we’ll know the villages of Socoroma and Putre.

We will pick you up at your hotel in Arica to take the road that will lead us to the Lluta Valley, where you can admire its crops. During the ascent, you will be able to appreciate the diverse flora and fauna of the area, and we will visit the Lluta Geoglyphs. We will then arrive at the town of Poconchile and its 17th-century Church. Next, we will visit the Cardones Gorge with its candelabra cacti, the Pukara of Copaquilla, and the Tambo of Zapahuira.

We will have a panoramic view of the town of Putre before entering the Nature Sanctuary, Lauca National Park. Surrounded by the Parinacota, Pomerape, Quimsachatas, and Guallatire volcanoes, with permanent fumaroles and wildlife such as Guanacos, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Llamas, and Vizcachas. Among its landscapes, you will see the bofedales, Yareta, Paja Brava, and the Cotacotani Lagoons. We will arrive at the beautiful Chungara Lake (4,500 meters above sea level), surrounded by a stunning high-altitude landscape and birdlife (ducks, Taguas, and flamingos). We will visit the village of Parinacota (4,400 meters above sea level), with its Andean Colonial architecture and mud houses. We will then return to Putre for tea service and a City Tour.

We will return to your hotel in Arica by 8:30 p.m.

  • Physical
    Medium
  • Cultural
    Medium
  • Nature
    Very high

Day 3: Transfer to Arica Airport

Transfer: Hotel Airport in Arica

Transfer from the hotel in Arica to the airport

Included
  • Transfer from and to the hotel
  • City tour in Arica
  • Excursion to Lauca National Park and Chungará Lake (includes box lunch, guide)
  • Transfersfrom and to Arica for all tours
  • Spanish Guide
NOT Included
  • Services not mentioned

Recommendations

Note: The minimum number of people for the regular tour is four (4).