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Muelle de Pasajeros
Hour-long boat tours around the harbor leave from Iquique's 1901 passenger pier, just west of the Edificio de la Aduana. The tour floats past the Boya Conmemorativa del Combate de Iquique, a buoy marking the spot where the Esmeralda sank in a confrontation with the ironclad Peruvian Huáscar. It also approaches a colony of sea lions.
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Playa Brava
Crashing waves and rip currents at scenic Playa Brava make it dangerous for swimming, but there's plenty of space to sunbathe. Toward the hills, look for the massive dunes of Cerro Dragón, which looks like a set for a science-fiction movie. Taxi colectivos run to Playa Brava from downtown - look for the destination on the sign atop the cab. There are scores of sandy beaches further south, but you'll need to rent a car or bike, or take a taxi.
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Playa Cavancha
Playa Cavancha is Iquique's most popular beach. It's pleasant for swimming but is sometimes crowded. There is a playground for children and there are also some useful surf breaks along its rocky northern parts. Surfing and body-boarding is best in winter, when swells come from the north, but it is possible year-round. There's less competition for early morning breaks here compared to the other beaches.
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Playa Huaiquique
This beach is an exhilarating choice but the sea is warmer further north near Arica.
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