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Arica, also called the city of eternal spring, has a mild climate with one of the lowest annual

rainfall rates worldwide. The port city of Arica is Chile’s northernmost city, being located only
18 km south of the border with Peru. Neighbouring Peru lost the city during the Saltpetre
War. The about 130 meters high hill Morro de Arica, from which you have a beautiful
view over the entire city, played an important role during this war and still has a symbolic
character today, which is shown in more detail in the museum there. The Andean Carnival
“Carnaval con la Fuerza del Sol” takes place every year during the summer season on three
days in January or February.