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Arica is Chile's northernmost city and is also known as "The City of Eternal Spring". It is a developing seaside resort. The golden sand dunes, miles of seashore, duty-free shopping and lively nightlife make it an attractive tourist destination. Here you can also see the ruins of ancient cultures. A mild, dry climate and the warm waters for swimming throughout the year make Arica a popular beach resort. There are a number of sheltered coves south of town which offer calm waters and a picturesque, unspoiled setting. Travour offers online booking for Arica Chile Tours. The major tourist attractions of this city are:
Parque National Lauca
Lauca has been declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The park consists of pre-mountain range and plateau with prairies and volcanoes. You can see more than 60 different species of birds, many Llamas, Alpacas and Vicunas and also wild and domesticated camels. The Chungara Lake, one of the world's highest lakes is a major attraction of this region. There is also a collection of unique flora and fauna in a setting of lakes, volcanoes and salty lakes.
The Hill (El Morro) of Arica
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This 130 m high enormous rock is a tribute to the Chilean military victories in the 19th Century Pacific War. The city and the beaches can be seen from the hill. The Museum of History and Arms is situated on the top of the hill. A visit to this hill during your Arica Chile Tour is a must.
Azapa Valley
Azapa Valley is a fertile and narrow oasis, framed between two hills. A great variety of fruits and vegetables are grown here throughout the year due to its unique climate. The unique olives of Azapa are famous for their violet color and bitter flavor.
You can buy a diverse array of archaeological reproductions, designs on fabric, weavings, seaweed, utilitarian and decorative ceramics, as well as crafts and sculptures in metals. Traditional Chilean meals are available at a regionally famous restaurant, "the Inn".
Cathedral de San Marcos
This cathedral was assembled in the 1870's to replace the main church which was destroyed in the 1868 earthquake.Cathedral de San Marcos was the city's first building constructed of steel and cast iron. Only its door is made from wood.
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