Dunes, Desert and Day Trips
Cerro Dragón sandboarding
A large dune right at the edge of the city. ≈ 15 min by car/tour from Iquique. Book with a licensed operator and check current conditions.
Humberstone ghost town
Former nitrate mining town, UNESCO-listed. ≈ 50 min by car/tour from Iquique. Book with a licensed operator and check current conditions.
Salar grande / salt flats area
Salt flat landscapes inland. ≈ 60–90 min by car/tour from Iquique. Book with a licensed operator and check current conditions.
Pica oasis day trip
An oasis town further inland, popular as a full-day excursion. ≈ 2.5 hours by car/tour from Iquique. Book with a licensed operator and check current conditions.