Best Things to Do in Iquique, Chile

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Go SandboardingThe most memorable and fun thing we did in Iquique though was definitely sandboarding down the colossal C...
25/04/2023

Go Sandboarding

The most memorable and fun thing we did in Iquique though was definitely sandboarding down the colossal Cerro Dragon. Overlooking the city’s skyline, the immense hill is astonishingly the largest urban sand dune in the world. As you shoot about its sweeping slopes, you can bask in breathtaking panoramas of the city and ocean below.

From the center, a couple of companies run tours out to all the towering dunes on its eastern edge. After a short demonstration and class on how to slide, break and also position yourself on the board, you’re good to go!

While there are loads of rather dramatic looking drops, there are also smaller slopes for beginners to try out. As such, people of all ages and abilities can enjoy sandboarding about the undulating dunes. The captivating landscapes and panoramas also help make it an unforgettable experience.

Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Not to be skipped, the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works provide a...
25/04/2023

Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works

Not to be skipped, the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works provide a very interesting look into the history of the city. Now abandoned, the former mining towns and all their valuable deposits played a key role in the development of Iquique.

Set around forty-five minutes’ drive directly east of town, the sun-scorched site was first exploited for its nitrate in 1872. What followed was a mining boom that financed the building of many of the city’s most impressive old edifices. The saltpeter works were eventually abandoned in the 1960s however after decades of financial difficulties.

At the intriguing old ghost towns in the Atacama, you can now wander around rusting equipment and railroad cars left behind by the miners. The buildings’ striking shapes and the colours of the sky and desert about them also make for some fab photos. At one point, 200 mining communities dotted the desert with these two adjacent sites being the best-preserved of the lot.

Go Surfing Another fun activity to try in town is surfing atop the sizeable swells that pound its Pacific coastline. At ...
22/04/2023

Go Surfing

Another fun activity to try in town is surfing atop the sizeable swells that pound its Pacific coastline. At the northern end of the popular Playa Cavancha, you can find a number of challenging breaks and cylindrical barrels.

While many of these rather gnarly reef breaks are only suitable for experienced pros, there are some schools nearby where you can learn to surf. Starting on the beach, the teacher will show you how to balance before you advance to the open ocean. Here you’ll learn how to stand up, paddle out and safely surf small waves.

Zofri MallBack on firm ground again is the absolutely massive Zofri Mall. Located on the north side of town, its endless...
20/04/2023

Zofri Mall

Back on firm ground again is the absolutely massive Zofri Mall. Located on the north side of town, its endless shops lie within one of the world’s largest duty-free zones. This means there are lots of great deals to be had with plenty of cafes and restaurants also on offer.

Almost like a mini-city, the colossal shopping complex was first opened to the public in 1976. Its low price tags and enticing tax rates mean shoppers and investors have flocked here ever since. Across its two vast floors, you can buy everything from accessories and electronics to clothes, jewellery and even car parts.

The gleaming mall also contains a huge food court while roughly 450 stores, restaurants, businesses and service providers pack out almost every conceivable space. Although not big shoppers, we were amazed at its size and the sheer number of people and products found there.

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