Places to visit near

Arica

Arica is a city in Arica y Parinacota Region district, Chile of about 185,999 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit: 37 churches, 31 beaches & coast and 26 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Playa Chinchorro, Catedral San Marcos and Morro de Arica.

18.4746° S, 70.2979° WPop. 185,999

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Within 30 km182 places
Within 50 km185
Must-see17
Notable45
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Arica

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:39 pm

66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arica
  2. Valle de Azapaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Presencias Tutelaresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Corazonesbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Faro Molo de Abrigo de Aricabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. USS Watereeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arica
Today’s loopAricaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arica?

Playa Chinchorro (beach, about 3 km), Catedral San Marcos (church, about 3 km), Morro de Arica (viewpoint, about 4 km), Museo Histórico y de Armas (museum, about 4 km), Playa Corazones (beach, about 11 km), Valle de Azapa (viewpoint, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arica?

185 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 31 beaches & coast, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 23 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Arica?

Peregrinos de Emaus, about 1 km by road; Capilla Peregrino De Emaús (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Arica?

Bahia Inglesa, about 2 km by road; Playa La Chimba (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arica?

Start in Arica, visit Valle de Azapa, then Presencias Tutelares, then Playa Corazones, then Faro Molo de Abrigo de Arica, then USS Wateree, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

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