Private Arica and Ancient Cultures Tour

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Summary

Receive a morning pickup from the Arica port or from local hotels. Over the course of the day you’ll enjoy visits to a variety of natural, archaeological, and cultural sites in and around the Azapa and Lluta Valleys. Check out the unique wildlife area found at the mouth of the “Rio Llluta” before exploring some historic geoglyphs and the Colcas de Huaylacan site. After visiting the town of Poconchile, you’ll continue to the Archaeological Museum San Miguel de Azapa, allowing you time to delve more deeply into the region’s Chincherro culture. You’ll also see the Cerro Sombrero archaeological site, visit the agricultural market ASOAGRO and enjoy scenic viewpoints from the “Morro de Arica” scenic overlook. At the end of the excursion you’ll be transferred back to your hotel or to the port. For a full run-down of the day’s planned itinerary, please review the details below.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
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Why take this tour?

This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica. Do not forget to bring a camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. We will make a circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. In addition, we visit an archaeological sample of the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and the story of the first inhabitants who managed to adapt and thrive in the desert. This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica.

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What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

  • Bottled water

  • Private tour

  • Entry/Admission - Morro de Arica

  • Entry/Admission - Museo Arqueologico San Miguel de Azapa

  • Entry/Admission - Humedal del Rio Lluta

  • Entry/Admission - La Tropilla Geoglyphs

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

We will be operating only with private groups, only your party, and we follow government mandates.

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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Top Private Tours (Arica, Chile)

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Top Private Tours offers you a unique and personalized experience.
Get the best price, beat the crowds and make your own plans.
Professional guides in different languages who knows every corner of the city.

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