Activities in Arica
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Raices Andinas
A respectable little Aymara-run outfit recommended for encouraging better understanding of the local people. Tours into the mountains last from two days (around CH$50,000) to four (around CH$145,000); prices vary according to the number of participants.
reviewed
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Huntington Surf Shop
The secret's out: Arica's reputation for terrific tubes has spread worldwide. It now hosts high-profile championships and tempts surfing film crews to the area. July sees the biggest breaks. As well as Playa Las Machas, expert surfers also hit the towering waves of El Gringo and El Buey at Isla de Alacrán, south of Club de Yates.
The town's surf shops include Huntington Surf Shop.
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Gringo Surf Shop
The secret's out: Arica's reputation for terrific tubes has spread worldwide. It now hosts high-profile championships and tempts surfing film crews to the area. July sees the biggest breaks. As well as Playa Las Machas, expert surfers also hit the towering waves of El Gringo and El Buey at Isla de Alacrán, south of Club de Yates.
The Gringo Surf Shop rents boards.
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Latinorizons
Reliable and Belgian-run tour operator. Offers regular trips into the mountains, and an irregular trip on the old Arica-La Paz railway line as far as Poconchile.
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Academia de Artes y Lenguas
Academia de Artes y Lenguas offers Spanish courses (CH$5000 per hour or CH$135,000 for 30 hours) and occasional dance classes.
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Parinacota Expeditions
In addition to the standard 1½- to 3-day options, this small agency offers longer volcano ascents and mountain biking along llama trails.
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Turismo Lauca
A long-established agency with frequent departures to Parque Nacional Lauca. Not the most warmly recommended operator. Gives city tours too.
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Nueva Acropolis
Nueva Acropolis has a variety of courses and intellectual talks with everything from tai chi to cooking on offer.
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Turismo Marino
For expensive boat trips to Pisagua (CH$300,000), ask for Don Raul at the muelle municipal.
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