Morro de Arica, Arica

Name: Morro de Arica
Address: Arica, Chile

#8 among attractions in 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°28'48"S, 70°19'26"W

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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.

~1210 ftE
Architecture, Spiritual, Church
St. Mark's Cathedral, Arica
6 min walk • St. Mark's Cathedral, a beacon of spiritual heritage in the coastal city of Arica, Chile, is a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This church, with its distinctive architecture, stands as a serene retreat in the heart of Arica.
0.6 miS
Beach
Playa El Laucho, Arica
17 min walk • El Laucho Beach is a Pacific Ocean beach located in the Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile.
~1470 ftNE
Neoclassical architecture
Former Arica Custom House, Arica
8 min walk • The Former Arica Custom House, known presently as Casa de la Cultura de Arica, is a building located in Arica, Chile. Designed by Gustave Eiffel's company, it was built between 1871 and 1874, prior to the annexation of Arica by Chile.
~1990 ftNE
18°28'39"S • 70°19'8"W
Thompson, Arica
10 min walk • Square

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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).