Zofri (Iquique Freezone)
Zofri is the biggest Freezone in South America. This big area counts with 240 hectares, full of warehouses for the storage of a lot of varied products which are sold here.
The free zone was opened on June 25, 1975, in order to create a center which would support the economic progress of the zone, mainly in generating employment and achieving economic integration.
There is also a mall for the retail buy of perfumes, electrical appliances, electronic goods, computer equipment, cigarettes, toys etc.
There are about 500 shops offering these products, and many others which are for sale both wholesale and retail.
It has become a location for near communities to exchange foreign products which are also sold in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Peru.
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