road to the lake, the 29th highest in the world (and the 10th highest in South America), with an approximate height of 4517 metres. It is located within the Lauca National Park. Pucará de Copaquilla: about 3,000 metres above sea level, dates from the 12th century, declared National Monument, located on a promontory that serves as the defence has a double stone wall, which protects a series of internal spaces. From this point it is possible to observe the pre-and streams. Termas de Jurasi a few miles southeast of Putre, by Ruta 11-CH, turning off a dirt road. Underground waters are home to temperatures above which are reputed to have medicinal properties. Surf Arica is a world-famous spot for surfing. The wave known as "El Gringo" hosts surfing and bodyboarding world championships every year. In 2007, Arica was the site for an ASP world tour contest. Others stops on this tour include Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji and South Africa. Transport Passenger train services on the Arica–La Paz railway ceased in 1996, but as of 2017 there were proposals to restart services from Arica as a tourist attraction (and for freight). In 2011, Chile announced plans to privatise the Port of Arica. These were opposed by Bolivia, as Arica is its main sea port. Chacalluta International Airport is the main airport in Arica and is located 18.5 km north of the city. LATAM Chile, Amaszonas, JetSmart, and Sky Airline have scheduled commercial service to several Chilean airports. References External links Portal informativo de la Region de Arica y Parinacota Portal Turistico de la Region de Arica y Parinacota Portal de panoramas y carretes de la Region de Arica y Parinacota Municipality of Arica Arica weather Arica Tours to Parque Nacional Lauca and Atacama New York Times article about the 1868 earthquake Arica-Chile in a nutshell Capitals of Chilean regions Capitals of Chilean provinces Communes of Chile Populated places in Arica Province Port cities in Chile Populated places established in 1541 Atacama Desert War of the Pacific Weather extremes of Earth 1541 establishments in the Spanish Empire Coasts of Arica y Parinacota Region