Iquique - Wikipedia
WebIquique (Spanish pronunciation:) is a port city and commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Pampa del Tamarugal, which is part of the Atacama Desert. It has a population of 191,468 according to the 2017 census.
The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Iquique, Chile - Culture Trip
WebMay 19, 2020 · 1. Corbeta Esmeralda. Museum. Share. Add to Plan. A very important part of the history of Chile, the Corbeta Esmeralda is a life-size replica of the ship that was sunk by the Peruvians in 1879 during the War of the Pacific. The Battle of Iquique lasted over three hours with the Esmeralda eventually succumbing to a superior Peruvian ship.
The Ultimate Guide to Travel in Iquique Chile - TripSavvy
WebMar 19, 2006 · The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, comprising the provinces of Arica, Parinacota and Iquique, the city of Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and ...
Iquique travel - Lonely Planet | Chile, South America
WebIquique. Barefoot surfers, paragliding pros, casino snobs and frenzied merchants all cross paths in the rather disarming city of Iquique. Located in a golden crescent of coastline, this city is counted among Chile's premier beach resorts, with a glitzy casino, beachfront boardwalk and more activities (from paragliding to sand-boarding) than any ...
Iquique - Chile Travel
WebIquique. Iquique will steal your heart. Spend your day in front of the ocean, sunbathe on a deck chair, discover the Pacific seabed diving, or get on a jet ski to ride the waves. On its beaches nothing seems impossible and the nightlife is intensely felt in its bohemian establishments, where cultural mix is a constant.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Iquique - Tripadvisor
WebJan 31, 2019 · Things to Do in Iquique, Chile: See Tripadvisor's 31,009 traveler reviews and photos of Iquique tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Iquique. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Iquique - Chile - VisitChile.com
WebKnow Iquique. Where Chile begins in the north you can find Iquique, the first big commercial and urban center, surrounded by the desert and kilometers of beach. Iquique is an urban center that offers outdoor activities and tourism infrastructure.
10 Best Things To Do In Iquique, Chile | Trip101
WebJan 22, 2021 · 1. Visit Corbeta Esmeralda Museum. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Seba Flores used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Corbeta Esmeralda Museum is a very significant part of Chile’s history. During the War of the Pacific, Corbeta Esmeralda was sunk by the Peruvians in 1879. Now there is a life-size replica of Corbeta Esmeralda.
Iquique | Northern Atacama | Chile
WebIquique, along with the northern sector of the Atacama became part of Chile after Chile won the War of the Pacific, between Chile and Bolivia on the 21 May 1879, thus enabling it to get control of the entire northern sector of the Atacama Desert, which included the main coastal cities such as Iquique.
Iquique – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebIquique [dead link] is a city of 191,000 people (2017) in the Northern Chile.The city is home to the Zofri duty-free zone, and a growing number of high-rise resort hotels along its beaches. Slightly more expensive and polluted than neighboring population centers, such as Arica, but a convenient place to stock up on duty-free perfumes and laptop computers.
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