Arica
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Arica, with a population of 196,590 , (/əˈriːkə/ ə-REE-kə; Spanish: [aˈɾika]) is Chile's most northern city and is just 18 km from the Peruvian border. It is a major commercial seaport. It is a free port for Bolivia and manages a substantial part of that country's trade.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA4217 - Arica
See also Chile.
Weather
Arica has a mild, temperate climate with some of the lowest annual rainfall rates anywhere in the world, consequently, there are rarely any clouds over Arica. Its mild weather has made Arica known as the "city of the eternal spring" in Chile while its beaches are frequented by Bolivians.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Chile.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approaches to Arica are straightforward.
Entrance
Arica is a port of entry/exit for Chile. For details see Entrance: Chile.
Berthing
This is a large commercial port. Yachts avoid it and either moor on the yacht club's buoys or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club de Deportes Nauticos
Club de Deportes Nauticos [[Arica#Club de Deportes Nauticos|Club de Deportes Nauticos]] 18°28.813'S, 070°19.772'W Water by jerry cans, no electricity, sporadic hot water shower, bathrooms. fuel at the shore station or by tanker arrangement with Sr. Abraham, shopping nearby.
- [email protected]; Tel: +55 (58) 225 4738; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 16
- Address: Ex Isla Alacrán S / N , Arica, Chile
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:00
- Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]
Anchorages
Outside the port
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | By jerry cans |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | In the Club |
| Showers | In the Club |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins in the port and the Club |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Either with jerry cans or by tanker (need arrangemnt with the Club) |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Arica#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
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Name [[Arica#Name|Name]]
Transportation
- By bus
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
References
See Chile.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Arica and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
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