Apr 11, 2009 - Arica & Lauca National Park

We left Cusco on a short flight to Tacna which is close to the border with Chile, then took a taxi across the border to Arica (a little strange passing through immigration in a cab!). ... In stark contrast to Cusco (jungle at altitude), Arica is desert/sand and right on the coast. ... The first stop was at the local market in Arica where we saw a staggering array of fruits and vegetables, nuts, olives, meats, flowers and just about anything else you can imagine - we stocked up for the bus! Next was a visit to the Azapa Valley and the Archeological museum which had several excellent displays on pre-hispanic cultures, the highlight of which were the Chincherro mummies which pre-date the Egyptians by thousands of years. ... Despite this weather we had an enjoyable lunch before heading back to Arica and the sunny beach. ...

Mar 6, 2009 - Arica 14th Port, Chile

Arica is the most northern city in Chile and is located on the coast of the driest desert, not only in South America but in the world. ... Arica is just 12 miles from the Peruvian border. ... Located in the Norte Grande, comprising the two regions of Tarapaca and Antofagasta, Arica has long been an important area. ... Arica known as "The City of Eternal Spring, is the place to go if you don't want to worry about getting rained on during your vacation. ... Our first glance of Arica reminded us of concepts of Morroco. ...

Feb 7, 2009 - Mummy dearest (Arica, Chile)

Arica In the morning we had a light breakfast and went into town. ... Arica also used to be part of Peru and when Chile and Peru were at war, Peru threw away the key that was used to put the church together so that if the Chileans captured the land for a period of time, they could not move the church somewhere else. ... In the end Chile completely captured Arica anyway, and Peru never regained control. ... It was pretty but I still think the sunsets in California are more spectacular! I am very homesick! If anyone is reading this please leave a comment on our website!!!! We need encouragement to continue writing, just two more weeks! Any comment will be appreciated! Until Next Time, EJW San pedro to Arica Today we went from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica Chile. ... Anyway, we drove to our hotel, the Pan American Hotel, considered to be the nicest hotel in Arica. ...

Jan 9, 2009 - arica-!!!NEUE FOTOS!!!

stefan flog am 05. von san pedro nach arica gefahren wo wir dann nach 10 stuendiger nachtbusfahrt am 09. ... 01.stefan flog am 05. von san pedro nach arica gefahren wo wir dann nach 10 stuendiger nachtbusfahrt am 09. ... 01....

Nov 7, 2008 - Northern Chile

Thanks to all who prayed for Ed's quick recovery. Our last city in Chile was Arica, Chile. ... The town reminded us of San Francisco, CA.Thanks to all who prayed for Ed's quick recovery. Our last city in Chile was Arica, Chile. ... The town reminded us of San Francisco, CA....

Sep 20, 2008 - Arica

Tomé un bus a Arica (4 horas). ... Fui a la Casa de Bolognesi, ahora el Consulado de Peru (que ni siquiera estaba bien pintado!), y al Morro Solar, donde se peleó la Batalla de Arica y Bolognesi supuestamente se tiró con su caballo y la bandera para que no la capturaran, como si eso fuese a evitar que los chilenos ganaran. ... Sorprendentemente, en el museo del Morro los chilenos destacan "el valor y la entereza militar de los defensores peruanos".Tomé un bus a Arica (4 horas). ... Fui a la Casa de Bolognesi, ahora el Consulado de Peru (que ni siquiera estaba bien pintado!), y al Morro Solar, donde se peleó la Batalla de Arica y Bolognesi supuestamente se tiró con su caballo y la bandera para que no la capturaran, como si eso fuese a evitar que los chilenos ganaran. ... Sorprendentemente, en el museo del Morro los chilenos destacan "el valor y la entereza militar de los defensores peruanos"....

Apr 21, 2008 - Arica

We recon some of you might have noticed that we are not quite where we said we'd be at this time: in the middle of Argentina somewhere. We were absolutely charmed by Bolivia but nevertheless are quite exited about being able to use tap water to brush our teeth and the fast, ooooh so fast internet connection here in Arica. ... It's crazy how much it feels like home to be in Chile, although we are on the other side of the world just as before, it feels very European.We recon some of you might have noticed that we are not quite where we said we'd be at this time: in the middle of Argentina somewhere. We were absolutely charmed by Bolivia but nevertheless are quite exited about being able to use tap water to brush our teeth and the fast, ooooh so fast internet connection here in Arica. ... It's crazy how much it feels like home to be in Chile, although we are on the other side of the world just as before, it feels very European....

Feb 18, 2008 - Just a hop, skip, and a jump...

Or so we thought. Arica is the northern most town and we thought we would give our battered bodies a little R&R on the beach for a few days. ... I was still walking around like a battered little old lady, Darin was doing much better but the rest was much needed.Or so we thought. Arica is the northern most town and we thought we would give our battered bodies a little R&R on the beach for a few days. ... I was still walking around like a battered little old lady, Darin was doing much better but the rest was much needed....

Jan 17, 2008 - Arica. Chile

1/17 - 1/18 After a day at sea we arrived at our first port in Chile - Arica. ... Arica is located in the Atacama Desert. ... This coastal desert covers almost 2/3s of Chile and is located in the northern section of the country.1/17 - 1/18 After a day at sea we arrived at our first port in Chile - Arica. ... Arica is located in the Atacama Desert. ... This coastal desert covers almost 2/3s of Chile and is located in the northern section of the country....

Oct 27, 2007 - arica, chile

bus from arequipa to tacna was one of the most basic yet (apart from bolivia of course!) didnt even have a toilet.bus from arequipa to tacna was one of the most basic yet (apart from bolivia of course!) didnt even have a toilet....

Oct 18, 2007 - arica, chile

arrived in arica around 2300. ... a wealthy business man who owns several of the hostels and hotels in arica pays them extra money to just take tourists to his places regardless of where they want to go - seemingly many people just go along with it. ... went for a walk around arica the next day looking for the veggie restaurant. ... got collectivo from arica to tacna (peru), quickest way to cross the boarder. ...

Jun 17, 2007 - Arica

Sunday 17th June Got the evening bus to Arica with Anita (after she had a lie down because the paragliding gave her airsickness!). ... Tuesday 19th June Escaped Arica at 10am on the bus to La Paz - a particularly steep road from the coast of Chile all the way up to 4000 metres. ... I had a headache within the hour and then felt sick but by the time we reached the border to Bolivia the height levelled out and I sat back to enjoy the view to the sound of terrible Steven Siegal movies in Spanish.Sunday 17th June Got the evening bus to Arica with Anita (after she had a lie down because the paragliding gave her airsickness!). ... Tuesday 19th June Escaped Arica at 10am on the bus to La Paz - a particularly steep road from the coast of Chile all the way up to 4000 metres. ... I had a headache within the hour and then felt sick but by the time we reached the border to Bolivia the height levelled out and I sat back to enjoy the view to the sound of terrible Steven Siegal movies in Spanish....