Iquique, Chile

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A fishing center and busy shipping port on Chile's west coast, Iquique is the largest duty-free zone in South America and is affectionately called "Zofri," or free zone, by visitors who come here for exceptional deals. The city boasts a unique geography, with close proximity to the desert, the sea, an oasis and a high plateau. Tour the hot springs and Incan ruins at nearby Mamina and the folklore-rich village of La Tirana, or visit Pica Oasis in the middle of the desert. Iquique also has a casino and active nightlife scene. One of the stages of the International Surf Championship takes place here every January.

Language: Spanish Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)

Iquique, Chile Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	75	77	75	72	68	64	63	62	64	67	70	73
Low	66	66	65	62	58	57	55	56	57	59	61	63
Average	71	72	70	67	63	61	59	59	61	63	66	68
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	24	25	24	22	20	18	17	17	18	19	21	23
Low	19	19	18	17	14	14	13	13	14	15	16	17
Average	22	22	21	19	17	16	15	15	16	17	19	20

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