Tourists have a choice between beach visits and time in town. If you prefer to explore this beautiful Chilean city first hand, we recommend that you make your own route to see all the amazing monuments and architectural buildings.
Of all the places to visit in Iquique, you can start with the cathedral, the parish of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, built in 1885. Another one of the best things to see in Iquique is the Astoreca Palace. Yet another amazing Iquique attraction is the Monument to Immigrant Women, a steel sculpture; it is a symbol of the family and immigration. There are also numerous museums in Iquique, like the Naval Museum, inaugurated by the Chilean Navy to display the elements rescued from the wreck of the corvette Esmeralda. Also on display are many original pieces of vessels that participated in the Pacific War.
Another of the many attractions in Iquique is the Boya Corbeta Esmeralda, a buoy in the place where the Esmeralda sank.
If you are still short on stuff to do in Iquique, take a walk down Manuel Baquedano street, which is home to various antique shops, restaurants, and cultural centres. Browse Minube for many more ideas for what to do in Iquique and exciting Iquique activities..