Arica City Tour with Archaeological and Anthropological Museum Visit

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4.5 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Your tour begins with a stop at Colon Square located just outside the cruise pier, for a visit of San Marcos Cathedral, a 19th-century Gothic edifice designed by Gustave Eiffel and to the colonial age Customs Building.

Back onboard your bus, learn about the city that lies at the beginning of the Azapa valley, a green oasis in the middle of the desert that produces all kinds of tropical fruits and vegetables, among which, olives are especially famous because of their size and flavour. Settle in and enjoy the drive along the seafront Costanera highway, passing the Lisera and El Laucho beaches, continuing into the Azapa Valley. Seen in the distance from the Azapa Valley, are several geoglyphs that are the unique drawings of human and animal forms created centuries ago by the native aboriginals scratching the salty surface of the brightly colored rocks. Short stop near Cerro Sombrero for a closer view and photo opportunity of La Tropilla geoglyphs.

Get ready to step back in time as you arrive at the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological and Anthropological Museum. Well known for its collection of artifacts from old local cultures and the interesting remains of the oldest on earth Chinchorro mummies dating to 6,000-8,000 BC. Certainly a memorable tour highlight!

From here, you drive onwards to the picturesque handicraft village. A reproduction of the Parinacota village (including its nice church) with 12 white painted workshops where you may find the artisans working on their pottery, carved stones, paintings, looms and where you may find a nice souvenir to take home.

Your last stop back in the city, is a visit to the Morro de Arica, a massive promontory towering over the city, where you will enjoy the same panoramic view of the port and city that the Chilean military used to its advantage during the Pacific War by 1880.

A return drive to the cruise pier concludes the tour, with an optional stop at the main entrance of the pier if you wish to find some souvenirs or local handicrafts.

Sample Itinerary:
00:00/00:10 hrs Drive from pier to Plaza Colon
00:10/00:40 hrs Walk visiting the Square, San Marcos Cathedral and the former Customs House
00:40/01:10 hrs Drive to get to Cerro Sombrero Geoglyphs – panoramic views from the bus
01:10/01:30 hrs Stop to observe and take photos of “La Tropilla” geoglyphs
01:30/01:50 hrs Drive to Archeological Museum of San Miguel de Azapa
01:50/02:40 hrs Visit to the Museum
02:40/02:55 hrs Drive to the handicraft village
02:55/03:30 hrs Visit to the Handicraft village
03:30/03:50 hrs Drive to morro de Arica view point
03:50/04:10 hrs Panoramic view of the port city and bay. Optional visit to the Arms Museum
04:10/04:20 hrs Drive back to pier

What's Included

Roundtrip transportation
English speaking guide
One bottle of mineral water
Arica highlights
Entrance fees
Stop at Colon Square
Visit San Marco Cathedral
Photo stop of La Tropilla geoglyphs
Archaeological and Anthropology Museum
Handicraft village

Considerations

An optional fee of approximately $2 USD has to be paid for taking pictures (without flash) in the museum; filming is not allowed.
Food is not included.
Bring cash for any additional purchases on the day.
Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash.

Special Instructions

Local currency is Chilean Peso (CLP).
Dress for the weather, typically mild and sunny, wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Bring your sunglasses, sunhat and your camera to capture wonderful memories.
Tour may be accessible to collapsible wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts are not available.
Guests in wheelchairs must be able to walk a few steps to negotiate their way on and off transportation.
Restrooms are available at the Azapa Museum.
Guests with collapsible wheelchairs must advise Venture Ashore when booking. Guests must be able to walk a few steps to negotiate their way on and off transportation as lifts are not available.

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Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Hassle-free

Cancellation

4.5 hours (approx.)

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Arica City Tour with Archaeological and Anthropological Museum Visit

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