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Camarones

Camarones brings together a coast, estuary and environmental conditions connected with Chinchorro maritime communities. This protected archaeological landscape requires more planning than a museum visit; confirm access before setting out.

Camarones
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The place

What makes it special

  • A coastal estuary connected with the lives of maritime communities.
  • One of the three components of the Chinchorro archaeological property.
Camarones
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Camarones
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Camarones

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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