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Colón 10

Colón 10 is a site museum in central Arica, beside Morro de Arica. It interprets Chinchorro funerary context in situ, offering a focused visit to one of the city’s archaeological components.

Colón 10
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The place

What makes it special

  • A site museum interpreting funerary context at its original location.
  • Part of Arica’s Chinchorro archaeological components.
  • Can be paired with a visit to the Morro surroundings and city centre.
Colón 10
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Colón 10

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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