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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. It´s a great place to go and enjoy the beautiful beaches -like Cavancha- and the desert.
In the middle of the desert, the saltpeter gold age left vestiges in the region, besides the geoglifos times, petroglifos and the ancient paintings.
The area is very rich in native culture, like the aymara and atacameña, with inhabitants in the cordillera and the highlands.
You can find beautiful topography in the Isluga Volcano National Park, with high mountains and attractions like native flora, geisers, lagoons and rivers.
You can also practice all sorts of sports, such as scuba diving and fly fishing in the ocean; on land, you can try parapente, buggy and sandboard in the Dragon Hill.
The neoclasical architecture (from 1880 and 1930) is another city attraction, and the low prices you can find in the Zona Franca.
Attractions
Urban equipment. Flora, fauna and interesting topography in the highlands. Archaeological, anthropological and architectural interest zone. Zona Franca (free taxes zone) and outdoor activities.
Activities
Banano, scuba diving, aquatic ski, buggy, mountainbike, swimming, parapente, sport fishing, sandboard, surf, windsurf, photography.
Location
First region.
How to get there?
Anywhere-Santiago: Airway
Santiago-Iquique: Airway (LanChile and Sky)
Anywhere-Iquique: Land route, by Panamericana Highway. Also by seaway.
When to go?
All year long.
Climate
Desert weather, with homogeneous temperatures in the shore. The high media temperature is 24,4ºC and the lowest is 12,5ºC. The rain is almost non existent due to shore couldiness, with a high media of 0,9 milimeters.
Services
Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities, handmade crafts, mueseums.
Surroundings
Acovinto giant cactus, San Marcos Bay, Baquedano historical street, Zona Franca Shopping center, Dragon Hill, Serrano lighthouse, Puchuldiza Geisers, Sol de Aura Hill geoglifos, Iquique, Pica, Isluga Volcano National Park, Patache, Chillaiiza petroglifos, Piragua, blanca Beach, Brava Beach, Chanavayita Beach, Los Verdes Beach, Yape Beach, Isluga town, Punta Gruesa, Loa River, Tarapacá, Enquelga springs.
Some featured hotels in Iquique
Hotel Magic Beach
This hotel is located in one of the best neighbourhoods in the city and is only 100 metres away from the most beautiful beaches in Iquique. Only a few minutes from Mall Las Américas, close to main supermarkets, casinos, beaches…
From USD$105 Ref. Double

Hotel Radisson
With a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Radisson Iquique is located a few minutes away from downtown Iquique and other popular places such as Playa Brava and Cavancha. It is a paradise like place in Northern Chile, with…
From USD$146 Ref. Double

Hotel Terrado Club
The hotel is situated in the sector of Brava beach, adjacent to the commercial centers and supermarkets. With a spectacular panoramic view of the sea, and with easy access to the airport, the city center and duty free zone. Counts…
From USD$152 Ref. Double

Hotel Terrado Suites
Located at the oceanfront at the Península de Cavancha, the Hotel Terrado Suites has the best location in town for your comfort and pleasure, with 91 suites, all with ocean view and exclusive design and decoration. For your comfort…
From USD$195 Ref. Double

Iquique touristic attractions
Near touristic attractions
| Oasis de Pica and Mamiña Hotsprings Chile | 15 mi |
|---|---|
| Humberstone Saltpeter Offices | 21 mi |
| Mamiña Hotsprings | 27 mi |
| La Tirana Religious Carnival | 30 mi |
| Pintados Geoglyphs | 35 mi |
| Pica | 50 mi |
| Huasco Lagoon | 80 mi |
Destinations by Areas of Chile
- Atacama Desert and Altiplano
- La Serena, beaches and astronomy
- Valparaíso, Santiago and Vineyards
- Easter Island
- Lakes and Volcanoes District
- North Patagonia and Black Forest
- South Patagonia and Torres del Paine







