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IQUIQUE: The City of Bad Reputation | Northern Chile #103 - Chez Team

17 November 2022 · 18 min · 40K views · Iquique

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The crew travels through the desert landscape of northern Chile towards the city of Iquique, passing through a customs checkpoint before entering the tax-free zone.4:13 They camp in a remote area near the coast, characterised by large sand dunes and arid mountains.5:52 Upon arriving in Iquique, the group explores local activities, including sandboarding at Cerro Dragón.11:20 Guided by a local instructor, they practice techniques for waxing boards and navigating steep dune descents.12:13 While the group initially expresses hesitation regarding the city's reputation, they find the area offers diverse recreational opportunities such as paragliding, kayaking, and surfing, though they note the ocean water temperature is quite cold.11:56 The trip concludes with a session of sandboarding on the high dunes of Cerro Dragón.14:51

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