Iquique is a port city in Northern Chile and has one of the largest duty-free commercial port centers of South America. It is also known for its many beaches. Copper mining is an important industry in Iquique. Humberstone and Santa Laura are two of the most important Saltpeter mines in Chile. Other popular attraction sites in Iquique include Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve, Cerro Pintados geoglyphs, Salar Grande, sea lions colony, replica of the Esmeralda Corvette, Pica Oasis and many others. Airport and ground transfers are ever ready to transport visitors to these areas of immense interest.
A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Humberstone salt mine in the ghost town of Humberstone is one of the places of interest in the sightseeing tours. Bus and minivan tours are available to take visitors on the exploration of the Pintados geoglyphs and Salar Grande tour. The Red lagoon expedition with its elemental attributes presents a charming trip for guests in outdoor activities. There are guides to offer information on the many things that trigger one’s curiosity in the Salar del Huasco National Park on the nature and wildlife tour. A number of skiing activities such as sandboarding in the dunes of Iquique abound for lovers of the adrenaline rush. The beautiful beaches with the stunning architecture of Oregon Pino, the majestic and imposing Municipal Theater, the Palace Astoreca, Museum are some of the few places to explore during the cultural and theme tours.
The landscapes of the middle of the desert which reaches petroglyphs during horseback riding pose a rejuvenating experience with Tripindicator. These services are affordable when compared to those offered by other agencies and are also rated high by customer reviews and ratings.
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