Arica y Parinacota Region

Among Chile’s regions, the Arica and Parinacota Region stands out for linking the Pacific coast, the Atacama Desert and the high Andes within Chile’s far north. The regional capital, Arica, lies by the ocean beneath the Morro de Arica, while inland valleys give way to the Altiplano near the borders with Peru and Bolivia. Lauca National Park protects Andean wetlands, volcanic terrain and Lake Chungará. The region also holds an exceptional archaeological legacy: the Chinchorro culture created some of the world’s earliest known artificially preserved mummies. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the coast, valleys and highlands of Arica and Parinacota.

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