Iquique

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Iquique is in the Northern Chile. City home to the duty free zone called "Zofri" and a growing number of high rise resort hotels along its beaches. Slightly more expensive and polluted than neighboring population centers, such as Arica, but a convenient place to stock up on duty free perfumes and laptop computers.

Travel to Iquique

Buses pull in on different locations. The 'main terminal' north of the centre serves most destinations, but quite a few buses from Arica pull in close to the central mercado in the cross between Calle Barros Arana and Thomson. 'Tur-bus' have their own terminal on Calle Esmeralda. Several daily arrivals from Arica, Antofagasta (city) | Antofagasta, Calama and Santiago (25 hr). Also buses from La Paz (Bolivia) | La Paz, Oruro and Cochabamba in Bolivia.

The last bus to Calama currently runs at 21:30 and arrives at 04:00 with bus company Fronte de Norte.

Many Flights from Iquique'sDiego Aracena International Airport (IATA Flight Code: IQQ) connect daily with Santiago and other main cities in the nation. International flights are offered to Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.

Get Around

Micros run along the major streets in the center and takes you from the center to the Zofri in no time. Walking is the most convenient mode of transport for getting to and from the beaches.

You can share a taxi for CLP$500 and or get a private one for CLP$2000. Faster than taking the bus.

What to see in Iquique

• Baquedano Street is a cobbled, old-Western style street with plentiful tourist and artisan activities. Buildings around constructed during the 19th century offer interesting architecture mainly in Georgian and Victorian Styles adapted to the coastal desertic climate.
• Historic sites can be found along the city and nearby the coast and desert, most of them related to the Pacific War against the coalition of Perú and Bolivia during the 19th century and with the massacre by the government against miner workforce demanding social and economical rights, known as "the Santa Maria School massacre".
• Iquique's 19th-century architecture can be visited mainly downtown. Its origins are linked with the mining activities during that century, when European entrepreneurs became rich with the extraction of saltpetre and established their homes in the city. Many of them constructed big houses in different styles that predominated during the period and grouped in colonies with their respective buildings, with special stylistic, material and constructive adaptations to the climate of Iquique. The most emblematic house is The Astoreca Palace, that actually belongs to Arturo Prat University as an extension centre. Other important examples are The Spanish Casino, The Croatian Casino, The Chinese Club and The Municipal Theatre, one of the most important nationwide.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Iquique

Visiting beaches is a must. Iquique is known for its good weather and beaches (playas) with "Playa Cavancha" being the largest. Be careful not all them are apt for swimming, submarine tides are dangerous in some places, as for example "Playa Brava" or "Playa Huayquique". There is also good surfing in town.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Iquique

• The duty-free zone, Zofri and is located in the north of town. The shopping experience is somewhat set back by the fog of aerosol perfumes being sniffed and tested by snazzy dressed Chileans, but electronics are slightly cheaper than outside its fences. Memory cards are good deals, also beverages (compared to the rest of the nation). There is a maximum per person purchase limit of US$1000, although you better check this before making any larger purchases.

In the center of the city you can find many shops for buy clothes, toys and every kind of stuff.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Iquique's Chinese immigrants that arrived during the 19th century as slaves to work in saltpetre extraction, have had a distinct influence on the local food. The area around the Mercado is Iquique's Chinatown. You'll find a large number of Peruvian influenced "Chifa" restaurants here, all pretty expensive. The smaller restaurants between them are cheaper, and serve sandwiches and Burgers for CLP$800 and up. McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Domino's, KFC, and other fast food chains can be found in malls.

For dessert you can try the chumbeque invented by Chinese descendants. It's prepared with layers of fried thin dough filled with different fruity caramels. Nearby towns in Iquique specially Pica and Matilla offer a variety of fruits and desserts made with them and the best known are the alfajores.

• El Wagon, Thompson 85, +56 57 411647. Outstanding and generous seafood. A bit more expensive than other places but it's worth it.
• Pizzeria Al filo D'Oro, O'Higgins 964, +56 57 42 04 18. Thick crust Pizzas for CLP$5000 and up. Pleasant spot with outdoor seating.
• Neptuno, cavancha's peninsula is a market with marine food.

Pisco Sour prepared with lemons from "Pica" is the local speciality.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Iquique

Iquique - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Iquique, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Iquique. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Iquique and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hostal La Casona 1920, Barros Arana 1585, +56 57 413000. Close to all the important spots in Iquique lies this hostel. The fully equipped kitchen, free internet use, weekly BBQ in the huge patio and friendly staff make this owner managed hostel a must, when staying in Iquique. A dorm costs around CLP$7000 and includes a very nice breakfast.
• Hostal Li-Ming, Barros Arana 705, +56 57 421912. Convenient for buses arriving in the downtown, just across the road from the terminal. Free use of kitchen, try to get breakfast included in the price before deciding. Twins without bath for CLP$8000.
• Backpacker's Hostel, Amunategui 2075, +56 57 320 223. Very gringo- and Euro-friendly hostel, with lounge, TV, kitchen, breakfast, bar, ping-pong, hammocks, guitar, computer with internet, etc. Bikes, surf and bodyboards (plus equipment), and sandboards for rent. Close to the beach, not too far from historic neighborhood. Friday evening barbecue (~US$7) gets good reviews, wasn't there though. Multilingual staff is friendly, helps organize other activities. Matrimonial suite and separate cabin available. CLP$5500 per day.

• Hotel Oregon | San Martin 294 Near Turbus and centre. ☎ +56 57 410 959 Single with bath CLP$6000 20 minutes walk to the beach. High ceilings.

• Teacher`s house Ramirez 839 ☎ +56 57314475 A beautiful garden, small gym, paragliding, tours and information, breakfast, bar, wi-fi, laundry, rent a bike, help organize other activities. Located in the historic center of Iquique, at 6 blocks from Cavancha beach. Doubles, Matrimonial suites, dorms. Private bathrooms. Prices: with bathrooms, CLP$7000. Without bathroom, CLP$5500.

• Uma Jaqi Surf Hostal Opispo Labbe 1591 - ☎ +56 87715768 or +56 57411057 - Hostel with a young atmosphere and an own Surf and Bodyboard School; Single, double and shared rooms, all with shared bathroom & a kitchen for free use; affordable prices.

• Radisson Hotels
• Terrado Hotels
• Gavina Hotel
• Sunfish Hotel -

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