Tarapacá Region

The Tarapacá Region spans 41,799 square kilometers between the Pacific Ocean and Bolivia, featuring desert landscapes and coastal areas with moderate temperatures.

The region belonged to Peru until 1883 when Chile acquired it through the Treaty of Ancón following the War of the Pacific.

The provinces of Iquique and Tamarugal maintain connections to their mining heritage through preserved structures and regional traditions.

The regional capital Iquique connects to other major cities through the Pan-American Highway and operates an international airport for domestic and foreign flights.

Former saltpeter mining towns stand empty across the desert landscape, preserving industrial structures from the 19th-century nitrate extraction period.

Location: Chile

Inception: 1883

Capital city: Iquique

Elevation above the sea: 2,401 m

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Arica y Parinacota Region, Antofagasta Region, Oruro Department, Potosí Department

Website: https://goretarapaca.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -20.28333,-69.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:52