Pisagua Tour
Pisagua Tour
After picking you up at your hotel in Arica between 8 am and 9 am, we'll head south towards Pisagua. This small coastal town in the Chilean region of Tarapacá was one of the main scenes of the War of the Pacific, a war that pitted Chile against Peru and Bolivia in the second half of the 19th century.
One of the main episodes of this conflict was the Battle of Dolores also known as The Battle of San Francisco, one of the great clashes of the so-called Tarapacá campaign. We'll learn about the history of this dispute and visit the Pisagua cemetery, whose wooden crosses look directly onto the Pacific Ocean.
The next stop will be in front of the monument dedicated to the landing and battle of Pisagua. After learning the details of this 1879 event, we'll discover Pisagua's past. We'll also see the large wooden buildings built at the time, the main vestiges of that period.
We'll take a break in a local restaurant to have lunch, which includes different dishes from the local cuisine. After regaining our strength, we'll learn about the origins of Pisagua as a detention centre in the 20th century. However, nowadays it has become a symbol in the defence of Human Rights.
Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Arica, where we'll arrive at 7 pm.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Not included
Drinks during lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
-
Altos Del Norte
Corporate name: Sociedad Comercial Altos del Norte SPA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
-
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
-
Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
-
Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
