Chilean Valleys in the First I Region
Lluta Valley
Distance: 10 Kilometers away from Arica
A place where is located the archeological museum of Molle-Pampa. On the hills
are innumerable petroglyphs of impressive.
The route access is by the international highway of Bolivia
Azapa Valley
Distance: 13 Kilometers away from Arica
Located at 13 kilometers from Arica. It is characterized for being an area of
archeological remains mainly from the period between 1000 and 1400 A.D.
The zones that stand out for stone buildings and ruins are: Aldea Cerro Sombrero,
Geoglifos Alto Ramirez, Pukara San Lorenzo.
It is interesting to visit the Archeological Museum of San Miguel of Azapa.
A famous place for its size and delicious taste olives. It is an oasis inlaid in
a full fledged desert.
This valley provides vegetable products during the whole year, especially olives
and tomatoes, main export products of Arica.
Codpa Valley
Distance: 58 Kilometers away from Arica
Located at 58 kilometers from Arica. Located on the sierra at an altitude of 2.050 m.a.s.l.
A narrow valley inlaid in the pre-mountain range, devoted to the agriculture of
fruit trees and some vineyard.
It is characterized by being an area of fruit production: guayabas, citries, tunas,
membrillos and grapes.
Around it there are petroglyphs. It is interesting to visit the Chruch of San Martin and the Chapel.
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