La Tirana
Every July, La Tirana — a pocket-sized oasis village in Chile's Pampa del Tamarugal, inland from Iquique — becomes the principal destination for religious pilgrimage in northern Chile, as tens of thousands of pilgrims, dancers, and musicians gather for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. The village takes its name from a historical figure, the ñusta Huillac, and holds several churches for a settlement of its size.
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- Population837
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.9 km5.5 mi
Nearest airports
La Tirana: quick answers
Where is La Tirana?
La Tirana is in Chile, about 53 km33 miles in a straight line from Iquique.
How do you get to La Tirana?
The nearest airport is Iquique (IQQ), about 1 hr 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in La Tirana?
The warmest month is February, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is February, with about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in La Tirana?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near La Tirana?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Iquique.