Morro de Arica, Arica
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Morro de Arica is a steep hill located in the Chilean city of Arica. Its height is 139 metres above sea level. It was the last bulwark of defense for the Peruvian troops who garrisoned the city during the War of the Pacific. Morro de Arica was assaulted and captured on June 7, 1880, by Chilean troops in the last part of the Tacna and Arica campaign. Morro de Arica rises steeply from the city and the sea, with a more gentle slope towards the east. A giant flag of Chile is flown on its summit. Morro de Arica was declared a national monument on October 6, 1971. ()
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Morro de Arica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Mark's Cathedral, Playa El Laucho, Former Arica Custom House, Thompson.
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Which popular attractions are close to Morro de Arica?
Nearby attractions include St. Mark's Cathedral, Arica (6 min walk), Former Arica Custom House, Arica (8 min walk), Thompson, Arica (10 min walk), Playa El Laucho, Arica (17 min walk).
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