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Iquique / Sand, Surf, and Sunsets

MeowScore 😸85/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

january

Sunny days at the beach 😸🏖️🌞

🐾🌴🍹
january

Hot summer days to enjoy the beach 😸🏖️🌞

🐾🏄‍♂️🤙
february

Perfect for surfing and water sports 🌊🏄‍♀️🏊‍♂️

🐾🍹🧐
march

Lower prices, still warm enough for beach activities 🌴💰😸

🐾🎉💃
april

Carnaval of Iquique 🎉🎭🎉 Beach, music, dance, and fun! 😸🎵💃

🐾🐪🌵
may

Ideal for exploring the desert 💫🐪🌵

🐾👀🌊
june

Whale watching season 🐋👀🌊

🐾⛷️🎿
july

Great winter holidays getaway ❄️⛄️🏂

🐾🪂🌅
august

Paragliding, dune buggying 🪂🌅🏎️

🐾🏖️🌞
september

Warmer temperatures and empty beaches 🏖️😸🎉

🐾📚👨‍🎨
october

Ideal for city sightseeing and cultural activities 🏛️🎨😸

🐾🦐🍷
november

Seafood festival 🍴😸🦐 A gourmet delight! 🍤🍷

🐾🌴🎁
december

Christmas on the beach 🎄🌊🐾 The perfect warm escape! 😸❤️

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

Iquique is not super cheap nor extremely expensive. Prices for food and accommodation are moderate, but shopping can be expensive.

Shop around for good deals and consider bargaining at the markets to save money.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Beaches and culture

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Beaches and culture

Iquique offers a mix of beach activities and historical landmarks within a short stay.

Tipping

10-15%

Normal Latin American tipping customs

Tipping

10-15%

Normal Latin American tipping customs

Cash payments preferred, splitting the bill is common, no additional etiquette rules.

internet situation

good Speed

Decent but not exceptional speeds.

great Availability

Widespread internet availability.

great Cellular

Good coverage, but speed may vary.

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

CLP

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure, some green spaces

LGBTQ tolerated

Neutral

This cat playground has sunny beaches for lazy cat naps and fish markets for hungry cats.

Watch out for sea lions stealing our fish, though!

Things to do

The mainstream

🦐
Mercado Central
🪂
Paragliding in Alto Hospicio
🐠
Mystery of the Pacific Museum
🏰
Palacio Astoreca
🌊
Cavancha Beach

The mainstream

🦐
Mercado Central

A bustling marketplace filled with all sorts of fish and seafood. A treat for cats with a refined palate and a love for fresh catches.

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🪂
Paragliding in Alto Hospicio

For the adventurous cats out there, a chance to soar above the city and see it from a different perspective.

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🐠
Mystery of the Pacific Museum

A museum dedicated to the sea creatures and legends of the Pacific, sure to intrigue curious cats with its mysterious displays.

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🏰
Palacio Astoreca

A beautiful mansion turned luxury hotel with a cat-friendly garden. Ideal for cats who appreciate a touch of elegance and comfort.

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🌊
Cavancha Beach

A popular beach with white sand and clear blue water, perfect for cats who love to sunbathe and play in the waves.

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Off the beaten path

🐚
Playa Huaiquique
💫
La Fuente de los Deseos
🦙
Parque Nacional Volcán Isluga
👀
Draguilla Hill
🏺
Museo del Mar

Off the beaten path

🐚
Playa Huaiquique

A hidden, secluded beach perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sun, sand, and surf 🏖️🌞🌊

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💫
La Fuente de los Deseos

Make a wish and throw a coin into this beautiful fountain, believed to bring good luck and fortune 💰🍀

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🦙
Parque Nacional Volcán Isluga

Explore this breathtaking national park full of volcanic landscapes and diverse wildlife 🌋🐾

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👀
Draguilla Hill

Hike up this hill for stunning views of Iquique's coastline and cityscape 🌅🏙️

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🏺
Museo del Mar

Learn about the rich maritime history of Iquique and observe fascinating marine life exhibits 🌊🐟

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure, some green spaces

LGBTQ tolerated

Neutral

Mindful meoweler tips

Climb the Giant Sand Dune

Cats who enjoy an adventure should climb the giant sand dune in the city center. The view from the top will take your breath away!

Visit Baquedano Street

Baquedano Street is the main street in Iquique and is an important cultural and commercial area. It's a must-see for cats who want to experience local life.

Try Empanadas de Camarón

Cats love food, and the empanadas de camarón (shrimp-filled pastries) are a local specialty in Iquique. Give them a try!

Useful external sites

iquique.travel

Iquique.travel↗

Official tourism website of Iquique

www.lonelyplanet.com/chile/northern-chile-and-the-atacama/iquique

Lonely Planet - Iquique↗

Travel information and tips for Iquique

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g297395-Iquique_Tarapaca_Region-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor - Iquique↗

Reviews, recommendations and bookings for Iquique

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