Excursion Alacran island walk & el morro of arica tour at Arica

Arica is a city that has been inhabited for almost 7,000 years.  During pre-historic times, different peoples inhabited the coast, and then the valleys of Arica.

Depart from the pier and have a short drive up to Alacran island. This place used to be an island up until mid-1960s when it was joined to the continent, creating a peninsula. In between, it was used by ancient peoples who used to fish and collect shellfish for their daily meals. Guano collection was also important since pre-Columbian times. In the times when still, this territory belonged to Peru, and during the war of Independence of Peru, a small fortress was built here. Still some remnants of the fortress can be seen.  The collection of guano lasted until the time when it was joined to the continent as birds migrated. Walk around the island to appreciate how it was seen by the different peoples.

Next, drive to El Morro viewpoint. At the top, there is one of the largest Chilean flags, and a military museum, which you will visit Today. There is a large statue of Christ, names Christ of Concord, or Christ of Peace. It commemorates the peace treaty signed by Perú and Chile in 1929. Walk up to the statue and take your time to take pictures of this nice viewpoint before driving back to the pier.

Note

Please note: This tour entails significant activity, requiring guests to be in excellent physical condition to walk and hike for two hours (2.5 km/1.55 miles) over uneven terrain with gravel and sand and some inclines, making this tour unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Guests are recommended to dress in lightweight, comfortable clothing, closed-toe walking shoes, sun protection, hat and sunglasses.