Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Arica City Tour & Geoglyphs

Excursion

Price from

$149

Duration
4 hours 15 mins
Season

Spring (Apr - May)

Min. number
25 travellers
Booking code
A-ARI2

See the geoglyphs and the highlights of Arica city.
  • A scenic drive past Lisera and El Laucho beaches to the Azapa Valley

  • View the Azapa Valley geoglyphs of human and animal forms made by early indigenous peoples

  • Visit San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological and Anthropological Museum

  • Admire Gustave Eiffel’s 19th century Gothic Cathedral


Eiffel’s cathedral

We drive past La Lisera and El Laucho beaches and on to the Azapa Valley. From a distance, you’ll see several ancient geoglyphs. We continue to the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological and Anthropological Museum, with a collection of artefacts and remains of the Chinchorro people from 6,000 to 8,000 BC. Visit San Marcos Cathedral, a 19th century Gothic edifice designed by Gustave Eiffel.

Practical information

  • Booking code: A-ARI2

  • Remarks/requirements:  Guests are advised to wear comfortable lightweight clothing and good walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Total driving time is approximately 2h.

  • Walking information:  Minimal walking over uneven terrain.

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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