Why go
- City in Arica y Parinacota, Chile.
- Served by Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ).
History
Arica is a port city and commune in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. It is also where two valleys which dissect the Atacama Desert, Azapa and Lluta, converge. These valleys provide citrus and olives for export.
Where to stay
Av. Chile 1108, 1000003 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile · antayhoteles.cl
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Ing. Raúl Pey Casado 2690, 1020003 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile · all.accor.com
Gral. Manuel Baquedano 479, 1000502 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile · wa.me
Avenida Comandante Juan Jose de San Martin 661, 1001389 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile · hotelapacheta.com
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Rafael Sotomayor 367, 1000529 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Camino Valle de Azapa Km 3, 5, Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Tomás Aravena 157, 1020221 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Av. Luis Beretta Porcel 2948, 1022778 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Gral. Pedro Lagos Marchant 571, 1000558 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Av. Luis Beretta Porcel 2031, 1022393 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Frente terminal de buses - Av. Diego Portales 873, 1020549 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Av. Capitán Ávalos 2041, 1022298 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
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Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Gral. Manuel Baquedano 741, 1000225 Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Restaurants & places to go
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Su 13:30-17:30 · 232 Junta de Adelanto · elbosquerestaurante.blogspot.cl
Pizza, Tea, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 762 General Manuel Baquedano, Arica,… · ilfornodilucas.cl
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 2501 18 Septiembre · subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 3294 Avenida Ingeniero Raúl Pey Casado, Arica · instagram.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Arica
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · 3695 Santiago Arata Gandolfo, Arica
Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-15:00, Sa-Su 07:00-14:00, PH 07:00-14:00, Mo off Features: takeaway · 2030 Lincoyán, Arica
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 1134 Avenida Santa María, Arica
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 565 Cristóbal Colón
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-01:00 · 2278 Senador Luis Valente Rossi, 10000
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant
Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food · Senador Luis Valente Rossi, Arica
Fish, Seafood, Regional, Local, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food
Food Court · food court
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-01:00; Fr-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 157 Avenida Diego Portales
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 19:00 - 00:00 · 3702 Rugendas, Arica
Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Su 08:30-20:30 · Avenida Ingeniero Raúl Pey Casado, Arica
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 640 Avenida Diego Portales, Arica
Cafe · cafe · 3308 Avenida Ingeniero Raúl Pey Casado
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Empanada, Fast Food · Empanada fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 3756 Ninhue, Arica
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-15:30 Features: vegetarian options
Fast Food · fast food
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Food Court · food court
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Ice Cream, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-03:00 · 7 de Junio
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Burger, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Restaurant · Features: vegan options
Fast Food · fast food
114 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) 16 km to the centre
Arica, AP, CL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Sky Airline, LAN Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Iquique, Antofagasta, La Paz, Santiago (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Sky Airline H2 (A320, A319) · 3 routes: Antofagasta, Iquique, La Paz
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 2 routes: Iquique*, Santiago
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) 48 km to the centre
Tacna, TAC, PE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Arequipa, Lima (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
El Buitre Airport 3.1 km to the centre
Arica, AP, CL
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ARI has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Iquique, Antofagasta, La Paz, Santiago).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arica, Chile. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach