Arica is a city in Chile . It is the capital of the Region of Arica and Parinacota and the Province of Arica since October 2007 . Among the attractions are the Arica Morro de Arica , the `` founding square '' ( for the civic center of town ) , the Cathedral of San Marcos de Arica , the former house of the Governor , the House of Culture , railway station Arica-La Paz , the Archaeological and Anthropological Museum of San Miguel de Azapa , Sea and Historical Arms and Arica .