Arica
Chile's northernmost city sits on the Pacific coast where two Atacama Desert valleys meet, earning its reputation as the "city of the eternal spring" through near-constant sunshine and mild temperatures. Arica's beaches draw visitors year-round, and the city centre offers a walkable café and restaurant scene alongside historic churches. The Chinchorro mummies found in the region are among the oldest in the world, and UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider area. Arica also serves as a gateway city connecting Chile, Peru, and Bolivia by road and rail.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population241,653
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
Nearest airports
Arica: quick answers
Where is Arica?
Arica is in Chile.
How do you get to Arica?
The nearest airport is Arica (ARI), about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Arica?
The warmest month is February, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 14°C58°F. The wettest month is June, with about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Arica?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 67 restaurants, 10 cafés and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.