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San Miguel de Azapa

San Miguel de Azapa, in the valley about 12 kilometres from Arica, is known for its archaeological museum. Its collections provide context on the Chinchorro culture and thousands of years of human occupation in the region.

San Miguel de Azapa
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The place

What makes it special

  • The San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum and its regional history collections.
  • Context on Chinchorro funerary practices and their connection to coastal life.
Azapa Valley
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San Miguel de Azapa
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San Miguel de Azapa

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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