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A fishing center and busy shipping port on Chile's west coast, Iquique is the largest duty-free zone in South America and is affectionately called "Zofri," or free zone, by visitors who come here for exceptional deals. The city boasts a unique geography, with close proximity to the desert, the sea, an oasis and a high plateau. Tour the hot springs and Incan ruins at nearby Mamina and the folklore-rich village of La Tirana, or visit Pica Oasis in the middle of the desert. Iquique also has a casino and active nightlife scene. One of the stages of the International Surf Championship takes place here every January.
Language:
Spanish
Currency:
Chilean peso (CLP)
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 75 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 70 | 73 |
Low | 66 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 |
Average | 71 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 68 |
Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
Low | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Average | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 |