2 Best Sights in Iquique, El Norte Grande

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We've compiled the best of the best in Iquique - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Museo Corbeta Esmeralda

Located on a beautifully maintained historical naval ship, this museum is a highlight in Iquique as the long lines will tell you. Professional and passionate guides detail the inner workings of the ship and its important role in Chile's history and the 1879 battle of the War of the Pacific.
History Museum
Av. Arturo Prat Chacón, Iquique, Chile
57-253–0812
www.museoesmeralda.cl
Sight Details
2500 pesos (3500 if group is larger than 12 or if booked through a tour operator)
Closed Mon. in Mar.–Dec.

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Museo Regional de Iquique

Along the historic Calle Baquedano is this natural history museum of the Tarapacá region. It displays paleontological collections, pre-Columbian cultures, and archaeological artifacts such as arrowheads, as well as an eclectic collection from the region's nitrate heyday. Also on display are war artifacts from the Pacific and Aymara ethnographic collections from the Isluga territory. Every month the museum has exhibits of modern local art.