Iquique
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Iquique, Chile
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| 20°12.32′S, 70°09.09′W |
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Replica of the 'Esmeralda', sunk in the War of the Pacific Click for larger view |
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.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
No large scale charts of the inner harbour available.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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
- Club de Yates y Botes Iquique http://www.cybiqq.cl
The manager is Sr. Patricio Vargas Herrera IQUIQUE EARTHQUAKE In early April 2014 the yacht club pontoons were badly damaged by a small tsunami associated with the Iquique earthquake.
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)
- January 2011-- s/y Sequitur
- February 2014 --Frank Holden s/y Westerly Serenade
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