Iquique

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Iquique, Chile

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20°12.32′S, 70°09.09′W
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Iquiqueesmeralda.jpg Replica of the 'Esmeralda', sunk in the War of the Pacific
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Iquique was once part of the Viceroyalty of Peru but became Chilean territory during the War of the Pacific.

It now has a population in excess of 200,000.

For many years it relied in nitrate mining but it now serves the copper mining industry in the hinterland. It is also a major transhipment port for cargo going to and from Bolivia. With excellent beaches it is a popular tourist destination for both Bolivians and Brasilians.

Local 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.

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Charts

No large scale charts of the inner harbour available.

OpenCPN chartlet showing approximate inwards track and location of marina
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View of the marina - Click for larger view
Club de Yates Iquique, clubhouse to left, office to right. - Click for larger view

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

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.

Berthing Options

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

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The manager is Sr. Patricio Vargas Herrera

Anchorages

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

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

No dedicated chandleries.

Repairs/Yards

No facilities designed for yachts within the port.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
No fuel available at the marina, numerous service stations in the town.
Propane
Available in the port.
Water
Potable water on the pontoons
electricity notes
240V electricity laid on to the pontoons

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.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • 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.

Eateries

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

Internet/WiFi

Free yacht club wifi, also internet cafes in town..

Laundry

  • Yes

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • Yes

Garbage Disposal

Garbage reception facilities within the marina.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

  • 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.

Routes/Passages To/From Iquique

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

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

Forum Discussions

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

External Links

References & Publications

See Chile.

Personal Notes

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.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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


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