Archeological Sightseeing tour in Arica
In Arica
From
£132
pp
3h 0 mins
We will go through great mysteries of the area that the Archaeological remains show us on the slopes that enclose this transversal valley where for thousands of years Andean men descended towards the coast. We will visit important geoglyphs and also the famous "Archaeological Museum of Azapa", where the Mummies of the Chinchorro Culture stand out, approximately 10,000 years old, the oldest in the world.
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
- Professional Guide
- Ticket to Archaeological Museum
What's not included
- Tickets not specified in itinerary
- Meals and drinks
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- We will enter the Valley along the old road, passing through olive, mango and passion fruit plantations to access the Cerro Sombrero housing complex and its Geoglyph panels where La Tropilla stands out. (30 min) Admission included
- Then we will go through the Azapa Valley, to access the panels located on the Cerro Sombrero and Sagrado. Here we will learn more about his Andean cosmovision. (30 min)
- We will return to visit the Archaeological Museum of Azapa, which shows us how the cultural and social development of the area was, and also the complex process of preparing mummies of approximately 10,000 years old. (1h 0min) Admission included
- Back to your hotel in Arica
Practical information
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Travellers per booking
- 1–14
- Languages
- en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.