Iquique

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-	== Iquique, Chile ==	+	{{IsPartOf|South America|East Pacific|Chile}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+
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-	| {{Coord|20|12.32|S|70|09.09|W|}}	+
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-	| [ Photo gallery]	+
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-	| [ Local chartlet]	+
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-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|''' Caption '''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	Description, etc.	+	{{Infobox
		+	| lat= -20.20533
		+	| lon= -70.1515}
		+	| name= Iquique
		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| zoom= 15
		+	| image= iquiqueesmeralda.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Replica of the 'Esmeralda', sunk in the War of the Pacific
		+	| summary= [[wikipedia:Iquique|Iquique]] was once part of the Viceroyalty of Peru but became Chilean territory during the War of the Pacific.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	It now has a population in excess of 200,000.
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		+	For many years it relied on nitrate mining but it now serves the copper mining industry in the hinterland. It is also a major transshipment port for cargo going to and from Bolivia. With excellent beaches, it is a popular tourist destination for both Bolivians and Brazilians.
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
		+	}}
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	; British Admiralty
-	;Chart Source	+	: BA3076 - Ports of Iquique and Mejillones del Sur
-	:Chart No	+	: BA4219 - Bahia de Iquique to Tocopilla
-	:Chart No	+
-	==Radio Nets==	+	''See also [[Chile#Charts|Chile]]''.
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
-	*	+
-	==Local Weather==	+	==Weather==
-	Extremely arid with no measurable rainfall most months; the annual total is under 1mm. The temperatures are moderated by the sea and summer highs average 24.5 and the lowest winter days may reach 12.5.	+	Despite having an annual rainfall of only 1mm Iquique has a very pleasant climate. Afternoon sea breezes prevail throughout the year and record maximum and minimum temperatures are in the order of 30*C and 8*C respectively.
		+	Typically days start off calm and a southerly sea breeze sets in at about midday.
	Sources for Weather forecasts:		Sources for Weather forecasts:
		+	*
	*		*
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	==Passages==
-	Open and free of hazzards until well into the harbour and in safe anchorage. The narrow, shallow channel leading to the marina requires high tide for safe transit if boat's draft is more than 1.75 metres.	+	''See [[Chile#Passages|Chile]]''.
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-	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==	+
-	We arrived at anchor on Christmas Day and told the Armada we were comfortable to sit in quarantine until after the holiday and the weekend. The following day we were visited by an Armada officer who told us to expect a clearance party the following morning, Monday at 1000. On schedule the next day the Armada brought with them representatives from Migracion, Aduana and Ministerio de Salud, and we engaged in a friendly round of form-filling, signing and rubber-stamping the cockpit. We were quickly cleared, welcomed to Chile and told to report to the Gobernacion Maritima offices, which are 100 metres from the dinghy landing, to pay the appropriate fees. It was a wonderfully simple and friendly process when compared to our experiences in Peru, Ecuador and Mexico.	+
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	==Communication==
-	List Islands	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	* Iquique Yacht Club	+
-	===Anchorages===	+	==Navigation==
-	* Most areas in the harbour are well-protected and have good holding.	+	{{Image right|iquiquechart.jpg|OpenCPN chartlet showing approximate inwards track and location of marina}}
-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+	Open and free of hazards until well into the harbour and in a safe anchorage. The narrow, shallow channel leading to the marina requires high tide for safe transit if boat's draft is more than 1.75 meters.
-	====Marine Stores====	+
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
-	*	+
-	====Repairs/Yards====	+	==Entrance==
-	*	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Chile. For details ''see [[Chile#Entrance|Entrance: Chile]]''.
		+	{{hold vertical}}
		+	==Berthing==
		+	{{Image right|Iquiquemap.jpg| Google Earth image of the port}}
-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	Typically bow in with a stern line to a club buoy. They seem to be designed for smaller yachts
-	; Fuel	+
-	: fuel notes	+
-	; Water	+
-	: water notes	+
-	; Electricity	+
-	: electricity notes	+
-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	===Tourism===	+	{{poi | lat= -20.20919|lon=-70.15512
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	| type= marina
-	* Atacama Desert: Nitrate ghost towns of Santa Laura and Humberstone.	+	| name= Club de Yates de Iquique
-	* Oasis town of Pica.	+	| altname=
		+	| url =
		+	| zoom= 16
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= The manager is Sr. Patricio Vargas Herrera. Stern-to mooring with fixed mooring balls for bowlines. Docks are a little rough and in need of some maintenance, but personnel reported to be friendly and marina secure. Bathrooms with cold showers.
		+	IQUIQUE EARTHQUAKE In early April 2014 the yacht club pontoons were badly damaged by a small tsunami associated with the Iquique earthquake.
		+	: {{email|XX@XXX}}; Mobile: {{mob|56|998|875 520}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX
		+	: Address:
		+	: Hours:
		+	: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]''
		+	}}
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	{{hgallery|
-	* Sodimac (huge hardware and building supply store)	+	{{himage|iquiquemarina.jpg|View of the marina}}
-	* Supermercado Lider	+	{{himage|iquiquemarina2.jpg|Club de Yates Iquique, clubhouse to left, office to right}}
-	* Agro (huge multi-block farmers' market plus meat, poultry, dairy, grocery, general merchandise.	+	}}
-	* Zofri - the largest duty-free zone in South America.	+
-	===Eateries===	+	==Anchorages==
-	*	+	A crowded anchorage, larger yachts could anchor amongst the tugs and fishing boats.
-	*	+
-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Amenities==
-	Free wifi from Yacht Club.	+	{{tlist
-	===Laundry===	+	|header|Facilities
-	*	+
-	*	+
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	|Water| Potable water on the pontoons
-	*	+	|Electricity| 240V electricity laid on to the pontoons
		+	|Toilets| In the [[#Club de Yates de Iquique|Club]]
		+	|Showers| In the [[#Club de Yates de Iquique|Club]] (cold)
		+	|Laundry| In the town
		+	|Garbage| Garbage reception facilities within the [[#Club de Yates de Iquique|Club]].
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	|header|Supplies
-	?	+	|Fuel| No fuel available at the marina, numerous service stations in the town
		+	|Bottled gas| Propane available in the port
		+	|Chandlers| No dedicated chandleries
-	===Transportation===	+	|header|Services
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	|Repairs| No facilities designed for yachts within the port
-	* Collectivos all over town for 1000 Pesos/person	+	|Internet| Free yacht club WiFi, also internet cafes in the town
-	* Bus station 0.5 km from marina for transportation throughout Chile.	+	|Mobile connectivity| Yes
		+	|Vehicle rentals| In the town
		+	}}
-	==Routes/Passages To/From Iquique==	+	==Provisioning==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	* The usual hypermercados such as Lider and Jumbo are a short taxi ride south of the marina. Smaller supermercados such as Santa Isabela are located near Plaza Prat
-	*	+	* ''Agro'' (huge multi-block farmers' market plus meat, poultry, dairy, grocery, general merchandise
		+	* Iquique is a 'free port' and  the large ''Zofri'' - the Zona Franca/Free Zone - is a short taxi ride north of the port
-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Eating out==
		+	* Plentiful throughout the town. Many are to be found around Plaza Prat.
		+
		+	==Transportation==
		+	* The airport is some distance south of the town. Regular flights to Arica, Antofagasta and Santiago.
		+	* Two 'Terminus de Buses', one being a dedicated Turbus depot, both an easy walk from the marina.
		+	* Small bus termini serving destinations such as Humberstone and Pica.
		+
		+	==Things to do Ashore==
		+	====Tourism====
		+	List places of interest, tours, etc.
		+	* Atacama Desert: Nitrate ghost towns of Santa Laura and Humberstone.
		+	* Oasis town of Pica.
		+
		+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
	*		*
-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
-	*	+
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-	==External Links==	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
-	*	+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Chile/iquique Noonsite]
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	*		*
-	==References & Publications==	+	==References==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	''See [[Chile#References|Chile]]''.
-	*	+
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-	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==	+
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+
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-	*	+
-		+
-	==Personal Notes==	+
-	Personal experiences?	+
-	*	+
		+	{{Comments}}
		+	* We arrived at anchor on Christmas Day, 2010, and told the Armada we were comfortable to sit in quarantine until after the holiday and the weekend. The following day we were visited by an Armada officer who told us to expect a clearance party the following morning, Monday at 1000. On schedule the next day the Armada brought with them representatives from Migracion, Aduana and Ministerio de Salud, and we engaged in a friendly round of form-filling, signing and rubber-stamping the cockpit. We were quickly cleared, welcomed to Chile and told to report to the Gobernacion Maritima offices, which are 100 metres from the dinghy landing, to pay the appropriate fees. It was a wonderfully simple and friendly process when compared to our experiences in Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. --s/y Sequitur.
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		+	{{Verified by}}
		+	* January 2011-- s/y Sequitur
		+	* February 2014 --[[User:Frank|Frank Holden]] s/y Westerly Serenade
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Latest revision as of 04:34, 8 May 2019

Charts

British Admiralty

BA3076 - Ports of Iquique and Mejillones del Sur

BA4219 - Bahia de Iquique to Tocopilla

See also Chile.

Weather

Despite having an annual rainfall of only 1mm Iquique has a very pleasant climate. Afternoon sea breezes prevail throughout the year and record maximum and minimum temperatures are in the order of 30*C and 8*C respectively. Typically days start off calm and a southerly sea breeze sets in at about midday.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

See Chile.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Open and free of hazards until well into the harbour and in a safe anchorage. The narrow, shallow channel leading to the marina requires high tide for safe transit if boat's draft is more than 1.75 meters.

Entrance

Iquique is a port of entry/exit for Chile. For details see Entrance: Chile.

Berthing

Typically bow in with a stern line to a club buoy. They seem to be designed for smaller yachts

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

View of the marina

Club de Yates Iquique, clubhouse to left, office to right

Anchorages

A crowded anchorage, larger yachts could anchor amongst the tugs and fishing boats.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	Potable water on the pontoons
Electricity	240V electricity laid on to the pontoons
Toilets	In the Club
Showers	In the Club (cold)
Laundry	In the town
Garbage	Garbage reception facilities within the Club.
Supplies
Fuel	No fuel available at the marina, numerous service stations in the town
Bottled gas	Propane available in the port
Chandlers	No dedicated chandleries
Services
Repairs	No facilities designed for yachts within the port
Internet	Free yacht club WiFi, also internet cafes in the town
Mobile connectivity	Yes
Vehicle rentals	In the town

Provisioning

• The usual hypermercados such as Lider and Jumbo are a short taxi ride south of the marina. Smaller supermercados such as Santa Isabela are located near Plaza Prat
• Agro (huge multi-block farmers' market plus meat, poultry, dairy, grocery, general merchandise
• Iquique is a 'free port' and the large Zofri - the Zona Franca/Free Zone - is a short taxi ride north of the port

Eating out

• Plentiful throughout the town. Many are to be found around Plaza Prat.

Transportation

• The airport is some distance south of the town. Regular flights to Arica, Antofagasta and Santiago.
• Two 'Terminus de Buses', one being a dedicated Turbus depot, both an easy walk from the marina.
• Small bus termini serving destinations such as Humberstone and Pica.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

• Atacama Desert: Nitrate ghost towns of Santa Laura and Humberstone.
• Oasis town of Pica.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Iquique at the Wikipedia
• Iquique at the Wikivoyage
• Noonsite

References

See Chile.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

• We arrived at anchor on Christmas Day, 2010, and told the Armada we were comfortable to sit in quarantine until after the holiday and the weekend. The following day we were visited by an Armada officer who told us to expect a clearance party the following morning, Monday at 1000. On schedule the next day the Armada brought with them representatives from Migracion, Aduana and Ministerio de Salud, and we engaged in a friendly round of form-filling, signing and rubber-stamping the cockpit. We were quickly cleared, welcomed to Chile and told to report to the Gobernacion Maritima offices, which are 100 metres from the dinghy landing, to pay the appropriate fees. It was a wonderfully simple and friendly process when compared to our experiences in Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. --s/y Sequitur.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Iquique and this page's details validated:

• January 2011-- s/y Sequitur
• February 2014 --Frank Holden s/y Westerly Serenade

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