Pisagua Tour

The War of the Pacific cannot be understood without an excursion to the coastal town of Pisagua, where you will learn about episodes that marked one of the main war conflicts in South America in the 19th century.

Pisagua Tour

After picking you up at your hotel in Arica between 8 am and 9 am, we will head south towards Pisagua. This coastal town in the Chilean region of Tarapacá was a key location during the War of the Pacific, which involved Chile, Peru, and Bolivia in the latter half of the 19th century.

One significant episode of this conflict was the Battle of Dolores, also known as The Battle of San Francisco, part of the Tarapacá campaign. We will explore the history of this battle and visit the Pisagua cemetery, where wooden crosses face the Pacific Ocean.

Next, we will visit the monument dedicated to the landing and battle of Pisagua. After discussing the details of this 1879 event, we will learn more about Pisagua's history and see the large wooden buildings from that era.

We will take a break at a local restaurant for lunch, featuring dishes from the local cuisine. Afterward, we will discuss Pisagua's history as a detention center in the 20th century, which has now become a symbol of Human Rights defense.

Finally, we will return to your hotel in Arica and arrive by 7 pm.