Cruises to Antofagasta, Chile
Port description
The phrase "where the desert ends into the sea" is the most frequent explanation people give to describe this beautiful and fascinating city. Antofagasta is one of the most beautiful cities in Chile. Capital of the II Region in the country, it occupies a broad sea strip that, in addition to the immediate presence of the dessert and the Coast Mountain Range, contributes with a singular kind of beauty, quite unusual for a big city. The image that made this city worldwide famous is La Portada: a beautiful arch of natural rock standing out from the ocean and perfectly carved by nature. Declared “Natural Monument”, at present it is visited by thousands of tourists on a cruise to Antofagasta who come along to catch its singular beauty in a photograph.
Typical Excursion
Cruise deals to Antofagasta are a spectacular destination for tourist, the replica of Britain’s Big Ben is interesting. The Torre Reloj was built in 1910 in the mold of the European piece of architecture. The Museo Regional and the Católica Del Norte have some noteworthy items on display. There are good views of the city from Ruinas de Huanchaca and it is possible to view some older trains at the train station - though it is no longer open to the public they can be viewed through the railings.
Undoubtedly, it is the most beautiful beach in the Antofagasta Region; Hornitos can make us forget about everything. Peace, nature and lots of sea landscape, Hornito is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Chile. Summer houses, cliffs and a fantastic sea turn this beach into a heavenly site a must visit for all on a cruise to Antofagasta.
Antofagasta's unique intersection of the desert and the sea provides a gorgeous backdrop for its many restaurants scattered about town. Elegant seaside restaurants serving seafood, sushi and steak are popular and many. For those on a tighter budget, there are several smaller joints around the Mercado Central serving cheap, but tasty, local cuisine.
A cruise deal to Antofagasta lets visitors see the historical neighbourhood with the old port, the former Customs building and the old government house, as well as the railway station and the worn-out but still standing wooden piers. Colón Square, with its old clock tower and its space for open-air band concerts, catches the eye of all visitors who stop there to find their way around. The same happens with the milestone that marks the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located in the outskirts. The Town Hall, Saint Joseph’s Cathedral, the Municipal Theatre and the House of Culture surround the square. Pedestrian promenade and malls are one of the most beautiful spots in the city. To the South, stand the famous Huachuca Ruins, today the place is admired by tourists on a cruise to Antofagasta from all over the world.
A cruise deal to Antofagasta offers the best of a cruise holiday along with the beauty of the beaches, the mountains and sea also chance to see and explore some of the most amazing terrain Chile. Our cruise deals to Antofagasta are flexible, cheap and simple to organise for all the family so you can arrive when you want, how you want and on a budget to suit you, book today to get the best deals.
