Arica y Parinacota Region
Arica y Parinacota Region, Administrative region in northern Chile
Description
Arica y Parinacota is an administrative region in northern Chile that comprises two provinces. The territory stretches from the Pacific coast to the Andean mountain range, reaching elevations above 4,500 meters (14,760 feet).
History
The territory belonged to Peru until the War of the Pacific in the late 19th century. Chile gained control after the conflict, and the final status was settled through diplomatic negotiations.
Culture
Aymara communities have lived in the highland valleys for centuries, maintaining their language and weaving traditions. In small villages, you can still see traditional terraces where quinoa and potatoes grow.
Practical
Travelers should prepare for significant altitude differences, especially when visiting the Andean areas. Coastal zones remain mild throughout the year, while the highland zone can become very cold at night.
Did you know?
Parinacota Volcano forms an almost perfect cone shape and reflects in the water of the nearby lake. The summit sits right on the border between Chile and Bolivia.
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Inca road system
80.3 km
Morro de Arica
1.2 km
Sajama National Park
154 km
Lauca National Park
110.5 km
Parabolic Arch of Tacna
51.8 km
Parinacota
128.3 kmAlto de la Alianza
52.9 km
Estadio Carlos Dittborn
2.1 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
819 m
Guallatiri, Chile
129.3 km
Salar de Surire
139.7 km
Miculla petroglyphs
71 km
Taapaca
94.3 km
Tutelares
18.6 km
Tacora
101.7 km
Península del Alacrán
1.9 km
Tacna Ornamental Fountain
51.8 km
Casa Bolognesi
903 m
Estadio Jorge Basadre
52.7 km
Pomerape
131.1 km
Museo Arqueológico San Miguel de Azapa
14.8 km
Acotango
134.1 km
Playa Chinchorro
1.6 km
Mosque Bab ul Islam
51 km
Las Vicuñas National Reserve
118.9 km
Arica House of Culture
764 mAlameda Bolognesi
52.4 km
Museo Histórico y de Armas del Morro de Arica
1.2 km
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