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Morro de Arica

Morro de Arica brings together a coastal landscape, traces of pre-Hispanic occupation and monuments commemorating the 1880 Battle of Arica. Its history is best approached by distinguishing these periods and respecting the site’s sensitive binational memory.

Morro de Arica
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The place

What makes it special

  • Walk along the Morro’s edge and take in the coastal profile.
  • Notice traces of pre-Hispanic occupation on its slopes and at its foot.
  • At the summit, monuments and a museum recall the 1880 Battle of Arica.
Morro de Arica
Photo by Claudio Alonso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Morro de Arica
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Morro de Arica

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Exterior of the Colón 10 Site Museum beside the Morro de Arica.

Arica and Chinchorro: from museum to archaeological landscape

A two-part visit to understand Chinchorro culture: first, the collections in Arica and Azapa; then, the protected places that should not be treated as ruins open for unrestricted access.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026