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Paddling near Arica, Arica y Parinacota

Arica sits at the far northern tip of Chile in the Arica y Parinacota region, where the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific. The city's sheltered bay and calm coastal waters make it a practical base for stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking, with local operators running sessions at spots including the ex Isla El Alacrán.

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