IQUIQUE CITY TOUR & ESMERALDA CORVETTE ROUTE
Mapa
Description:
We invite you to discover the city of Iquique like no one else can, with its rich history from the nitrate mining past. Stroll along Baquedano Boulevard, lined with old Oregon pine houses and Georgian architecture from the early 20th century. We’ll visit the full-scale replica of the glorious corvette Esmeralda. Iquique is a land of traditional Chumbeques sweets, beaches and fishing coves, seafood, and the famous scent of dollars from the 1970s, a legacy of the fishing industry. It’s the most popular tourist destination in Northern Chile and the Atacama Desert.
Departing at 09:00 hrs, heading Cavancha Peninsula to visit the Lourdes Grotto Church and Fisherman’s Cove, then Cavancha Beach Theme Park and Panoramic Coastal to May 21th Square with Arturo Prat Hero Monument. Then transfer to Astoreca Palace Museum and walk Baquedano Boulevard, to visit Prat main Square and Clock Tower of 1877, Municipal Theatre facade.
North of the city visit the Prat Passengers Pier, Riquelme Fishing Cove, Palacio Rimac (ex customs) and transfer to the Esmeralda Corvette Museum, for a complete tour inside that visit the gun deck, offices, steam engine, cabin, Poop Ship, Castle and more. At the end of this historical tour occurred on May 21- 1879, Return to Hotel or transfer to ZOFRI (duty free zone), for free afternoon shopping and buy tax-free.
Include:
- Entrance ticket to museums.
- English spoken tour guide.
- Seat insurance for passengers.
- Entrance ticket to Esmeralda Corvette museum.
Advices:
Wear comfortable clothes, jockey or hat, sunglasses and sunscreen,
Rates:
Adults Rate: CLP $50.000 / USD 65 p/person.
Children Rate: CLP $40.000 / USD 54 (since 04 to 10 years old).
Infants under 04 years: CLP $25.000 / USD 38 (with special infant chair included).
VERY IMPORTANT: The tour fee includes a Guide in English, which you can pay in Chilean pesos (CLP) by means of a deposit to our account or during the tour. Or in dollars (USD), through Paypal if you want to secure your excursion.
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