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San Miguel de Azapa

The San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, in the valley about 12 kilometres from Arica, places Chinchorro culture within a regional history spanning thousands of years of human occupation.

San Miguel de Azapa
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What makes it special

  • Collections spanning thousands of years of regional history.
  • Context for understanding Chinchorro funerary practices.
Azapa Valley
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San Miguel de Azapa
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San Miguel de Azapa

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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