Pica

Located at 1,106 meters above sea level, Pica stretches across 8,934 square kilometers of northern Chile's arid landscape within Tamarugal Province.

The settlement gained importance during the silver mining period of Huantajaya between 1718 and 1790, before becoming part of Chile after the War of the Pacific.

The town maintains traditional agricultural practices centered around its oasis system, producing the regionally recognized small acidic citrus fruit Limón de Pica.

Visitors can access thermal springs with water temperatures reaching 40°C, and the town provides basic services including accommodation and communication infrastructure.

The agricultural area features an ancient irrigation system called socavones, consisting of underground water channels that support cultivation in desert conditions.

Location: Tamarugal Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,106 m

Website: http://pica.cl

GPS coordinates: -20.50000,-69.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46