Arica Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Chile
About Arica
Arica has a mild, temperate climate with one of the lowest annual rainfall rates anywhere in the world. You will rarely find any clouds in Arica, although the sky can sometimes be darkened with a sort of fog calledcamanchaca. The city was an important port already during Spanish colonial rule. Chile seized the city from Peru in 1880 during the War of the Pacific, being recognized as Chilean by Peru in 1929. A substantial part of African Chileans live in or trace their origins to Arica. Near the city is the Azapa Valley, an oasis where vegetables and Azapa olives are grown. Economically, it is an important port for Chilean ore. It is also a center of rail communication with Bolivia and has its own international airport. Arica has strong ties with the city of Tacna, Peru; many people cross
Top Attractions in Arica
Explore the best things to see and do in Arica:
- ★Catedral de San Marcos & Plaza Colón
- ★Cathedral of San Marcos
- ★Morro de Arica
- ★Mouth of Camarones River
- ★Museo Arqueológico San Miguel de Azapa
Where to Eat in Arica
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant La Gran Familia
Where to Stay in Arica
- 🏨Arica Unite Hotel
- 🏨HI Arica
- 🏨Hostal Ecuador
- 🏨Residencial Ivonne
- 🏨Sunny Days
Arica Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: