Route to the Geoglyphs between Arica and Iquique

Approx. Time: 6 hours
Activity Level: Easiest

This tour allows visitors to trace the footprints left by the ancient civilizations of the region, by heading due south out of Arica. Through the Pampas of Chaca and down to Punta Camarones, appreciate a welcome contrast to the dry hilly horizon: a verdant agricultural valley. Then, take note of the geoglyphs on the steep, rocky hills of Chiza, and continue to study the geoglyphs of Tiliviche in the Pampa of Tana. Stop at the British Cemetary where 100 tombs from the late 19th century overlook the desert. Next, enjoy a box lunch en route to Pampa of Tamarugal, a national reserve famous for its tamarugos, or desert trees. Conclude the tour with a visit to the town of Huara and Unita Hill whose slope is dominated by the “Giant of the Atacama,” an 800-foot tall human image, one of the most important pre-historic anthropological finds in the country.

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