Panoramic Arica City Tour

Today we will live a wonderful experience together, taking you to the most iconic places in this beautiful city.

We will pick you up at your hotel at the agreed time. It can be at 9:00 a.m. or in the afternoon at approximately 4:00 p.m. We will reconfirm the schedule together.

We will begin our tour of the beautiful city of Arica, also known as the City of Eternal Spring, due to its exquisite climate.

We will visit the San Marcos Cathedral, an architectural gem in the Gothic style dating back to the 19th century. It was designed by French architect Gustave Eiffel in metal and wood, it was brought from workshops in France and assembled in the city in 1876. It has been a National Monument since 1984, and a Historic Monumentsince 2002.

We continue with a tour of the beautiful waterfront and other places of great interest such as the former Scorpion Island and its fortification, which was declared a National Monument. lang="es-CL"> in 1985. In its fortification, we find archaeological remains that would show the settlement of pre-Hispanic settlements.

In addition, this area is ideal for water sports such as bodyboarding, surfing, diving, swimming, fishing, climbing, and sailing. Important sports championships such as the Maui and Sons Arica WorldStar Tour and the ACC Grand Slam are held here. Bodyboarding.

Very close to this place, we`ll find one of the main Balneario de La Lisera, the cradle of the fishing industry and the driving force of the city`s commercial activity.

From here, we`ll go up "El Morro de Arica", one of the most important topographical attractions of the city, this coastal hill is about 130 meters high, located south of the urban area of ​​Arica, and is the city`s greatest tourist and symbolic landmark. It was declared a National Monument in October 1971.

This place will give us one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the surroundings. It is also one of the historical vestiges that recall the war episode that the country experienced in the 19th century, with a museum located at the top.

The rock, which belongs to the Coastal Mountain Range, was the main fortress in the War of the Pacific, where the Fort Ciudadela, Fort del Este, Fort Morro Gordo, and the Morro Bajo Naval Base stand out. You can see cannons, the bust of Colonel Pedro Lagos, and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.

Finally, we will visit the most traditional places visited by locals: the Carlos Dittborn World Cup Stadium. Extension to the 21st of May, Costanera Norte, Chinchorro Beach and Resort, and General Velázquez.

Don`t miss the opportunity to taste the delicious local cuisine at the Central Market, where you can try authentic regional dishes, such as fresh fish and seafood (Not included).

After a day full of history, culture, and spectacular views, we will return to our starting point. This Arica City Tour will leave us with a deeper appreciation for the region and a collection of unforgettable memories.

Join us for an enriching and exciting journey through northern Chile.