"a narrow place,caught between ocean and cliff..." Iquique by cbeaujean

Iquique Travel Guide: 32 reviews and 97 photos

invasion of the desert,"eating" the city!

A HUGE SANDHILL,called "THE DRAGON"!!

a rich city before because saltpetre industry,today because an important harbour with a free zone...

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  • metteks's Profile Photo
    Sep 11, 2006 at 11:49 AM

    What a weird view in your intro-photo

  • Maillekeul's Profile Photo
    Sep 28, 2004 at 2:02 PM

    Is Iquique really worth the trip ? Thanks for your nice comment on my Bolivia page

  • jide08's Profile Photo
    Mar 27, 2003 at 7:51 AM

    Amazing they managed to build a whole town in such a desert.

  • chancay's Profile Photo
    Mar 27, 2003 at 2:10 AM

    No he visto casi nada en el norte, pues porque hemos tomado el bus cama directo hasta Santiago..now I see what else I missed. tks!!

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