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Azapa Valley

Azapa Valley, about 12 kilometres from Arica, is home to the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum. Its collections place the Chinchorro culture within a regional history spanning thousands of years of human occupation.

Azapa Valley
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What makes it special

  • Visit the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum for regional collections.
  • Explore the historical context of Chinchorro and later societies of the Andean area.
Azapa Valley
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Azapa Valley
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Azapa Valley

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Exterior of the Colón 10 Site Museum beside the Morro de Arica.

Arica and Chinchorro: from museum to archaeological landscape

A two-part visit to understand Chinchorro culture: first, the collections in Arica and Azapa; then, the protected places that should not be treated as ruins open for unrestricted access.

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Profile updated: 11/10/2026