City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy

This 4-hour tour begins on the extensive coastal sector, at the peninsula and beautiful beaches and them move toward the historic center of the city with the beautiful architecture of its avenue built from the late 1800s dressed in a lustrous Oregon Pino, highlighting the majestic and imposing Municipal Theater, the Palace Astoreca, Museum to pool the House of Culture.

In the historical center of the city there are several places that date back to the time of the colony, which are a must stop. The Astoreca Palace, is one of the invaluable attractions in this sector of the city. So is the classic Baquedano promenade where you can witness houses built in the late 1880s and early 1900s.

The Plaza de Armas in the city of Iquique or simply Arturo Prat square is the main square of the city of the same name in the Tarapacá Region, Chile, which is a heritage zone of several buildings classified as historical monuments: 1 2 the Clock Tower, the Employees Protection Society Building of Tarapacá and the Municipal Theater, which together are one of the most representative urban expressions of the nitrate period next to the Spanish Casino and the Croatian Club

The Esmeralda corvette was the only warship built as such in the Chilean Navy at the beginning of the Spanish-South American War (1865-1866), the first with propulsion to vapornotas and propeller. He was protagonist of several events in the history of Chile, the most important perhaps were the retention of the American merchant Sportsman, the naval support in the Revolution of 1859, the capture of the schooner Covadonga during the Spanish-South American war, etc.

Meeting point obilgado for all visitors to the city, with its particular architecture, every day hundreds of people visit its diversity of places whose offer ensures visitors and tourists find what they seek or enjoy a delicious meal for very little money. Its wide range of cuisine offers convincing dishes at affordable prices along with a variety of fruits, vegetables, natural juices, groceries, handicrafts, flowers, meat, fish and seafood for those who visit or work in the city of Iquique, Chile.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation by car or minibus

• Food and Drink
• Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Ruta Chile.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Santiago.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.