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  Iquique -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Iquique has the largest commercial port center (or Zona Franca) of (A continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama) South America and has been traditionally called Zofri.
The city was founded in the (Click link for more info and facts about sixteenth century) sixteenth century, although there is evidence of habitation in the area by the Chango people as early as 7000 BC.
In 1835, (English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)) Charles Darwin, during his voyage on the Beagle, travelled to Iquique and described a town very much in want of everyday necessities, such as water and firewood.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/iq/iquique.htm   (230 words)

  
 Iquique, Chile
Iquique was an important port town for the nitrate industry which boomed in the late 1800’s through WWI.
Chile fought Bolivia and Peru in the War of the Pacific over the nitrate fields.
Iquique is attempting to restore some of the old terrace homes.
www.diblings.com /journal/chile/oct20.htm   (405 words)

  
 Birdwatching Trip Report from Iquique , Chile
This trip report is a compilation of 6 visits  to the city of Iquique in Chile between 1997 and 2001.
Iquique is a pleasant  coastal town in Chile’s I-region (Tarapaca, North Chile).
Iquique has about 250000 people and the population is growing..
www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/chile/chile3/iquique.htm   (2379 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
Chile is a very pleasant country (a well kept secret somebody told us); although a little bit expensive, but nowhere else we met more pleasant, easy-going and well-behaving people during this three week visit.
Chile was a destination which Sara and I had fancied for many years — the combination of good birding with lots of Chilean and Patagonian endemics, and a modern infrastructure combined with superb scenery added up to a total experience which seemed hard to beat.
Chile is remarkably similar to the West Coast of North America from Alaska to northern Mexico, with the seasons, as well as geography, reversed...
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/america_south/chile.html   (2743 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Quake curtails Chile leader trip
Chile's government rushed aid and senior officials to the northern Andean region where the earthquake struck.
In the coastal town of Iquique, hundreds of people ran into the streets in fear of collapsing buildings and even a tsunami.
Iquique, which is 115km (70 miles) from the epicentre, and two other coastal towns, Arica and Antofagasta, appeared to have suffered the worst damage.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/world/americas/4090388.stm   (327 words)

  
 Iquique Hostels - Accommodation in Iquique, Chile - Budget Backpackers
We have 4 Iquique hostels and budget hotels, all of which offer fantastic accommodation with a wide range of amenities and cheap room rates.
Backpacker s Hostel Iquique belongs to the Hostelling International world-wide a ociation Backpacker s Hostel Iquique is the most recommended hostel in Iquique, situated just acro the best local beach / sea and only five few minutes from downtown...
Kasbah has nearly all town and city in Chile covered, from cheap hostels in Pucon, Puerto Montt or backpacker hotels in Puerto Natales, you will find a whole range of super value accommodation Puerto Octay to Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas, is perfect for budget travelers.
www.kasbah.com /hostels/iquique-chile.htm   (704 words)

  
 ABC News: Strong Quake in Chile Damaged 9,235 Homes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
IQUIQUE, Chile Jun 15, 2005 — The massive earthquake that rocked northern Chile two days ago killed 11 people and destroyed or damaged 9,235 houses in several Andean mountain villages, authorities reported Wednesday.
Lagos arrived in Iquique early Wednesday after cutting short a European tour in the wake of the magnitude 7.9 quake.
He said that in addition to the damage of thousands of homes, the other main problem in the area, 1,200 miles north of Santiago, is the lack of water due to broken pipes.
abcnews.go.com /International/wireStory?id=852981   (311 words)

  
 Mysterious Fires in Iquique, Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This would certainly appear to be the case in the Chilean city of Iquique, which was in the news only a few days ago for Chupacabras-related reasons...
The strange paranormal phenomena are taking place in an old wooden house located in front of Cavancha Beach; within the structure--which until last Sunday served as the headquarters for a security company--can be heard the sound of chains, shattering lamentations along with the unexplained fires.
The superintendent of the Iquique Fire Department, Federico Petrillo, reported that the specialized volunteers are engaging in a detailed investigation into the strange cause of the fires.
www.virtuallystrange.net /ufo/updates/2000/oct/m11-020.shtml   (521 words)

  
 Iquique (Chile): Information on the city Iquique
Iquique, capital of the first region, is one of the most visited cities in the Norte of Chile.
The beaches of,Iquique of smooth slope, are ideal for baths of sea and sun, the practice of nautical sports, fishes and hiking.
Zofri is the traditional Frank Zone of Iquique, the greatest of South America with 240 hectares of warehouses and great Commercial Center with around the 400 premises between which there are restaurants and banking branches.
www.spanishcourses.info /cities/81_iquique_EN.asp   (783 words)

  
 Iquique hostels: Book a hostel in Iquique, Chile, by Hostelbookers.com
Iquique hostels: Book a hostel in Iquique, Chile, by Hostelbookers.com
Book Iquique, Chile: Great hostels, free booking, no worries.
Prices below are the lowest available in the next 7 days, in Chile Pesos.
www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/Chile/Iquique   (126 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Iquique, Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Updated 268 days 19 hours 49 minutes ago.
Iquique is a city in northern Chile, capital of Tarapacá Region, on the Pacific coast, just west of the Atacama Desert.
Iquique has the largest commercial port center (or Zona Franca) of South America and has been traditionally called Zofri.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Iquique,-Chile   (133 words)

  
 Zona Franca de Iquique - Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
All merchandise transfers must have a Customs agents Visa that is the representative of the user or Customs agent.
The merchandise entered must be informed via mail, fax or letter with a weeks notice before arrival in Iquique.
If merchandise to be stored is confirmed 24 hours in advance (according to letter number 59 dating August 26th 2002) then a merchandise reception service can be applied.
www.zofri.com /clz_zofri/i_normativa_operacion.html   (229 words)

  
 Worldisround - Chile, from Top to Bottom - Photograph - Theatre Interior, Iquique, Chile
Chile picture - A massive chandelier dominates Iquique's Municipal Theatre's auditorium.
From two levels of private boxes, Iquique's financial elite enjoyed themselves.
They are gone, but their contribution to the community still remains -- a bit worn, but still functioning.
www.worldisround.com /articles/30205/photo50.html   (109 words)

  
 Accommodation in Iquique, Chile Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Motels, Self catering ...
Iquique Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts and Self Catering Accommodation many offering an exclusive Smooth Hound discount.
Below is a list of cheap hotels in Iquique and luxury hotels in Iquique, Chile
Avenida Arturo Prat 1497, Tarapaca, Chile, Iquique, Chile
www.smoothhound.co.uk /chile/iquique.html   (165 words)

  
 Arenas Blancas Hotel in Iquique,Chile Budget Accommodation
A family Hotel in one the best areas of Iquique.
We have 21 room,singles, doubles, triples and 4 suites, all of then have DDN and DDI, cable tv, security box and frigobar.
We would like to inform our users that a portion of the service charge from every booking through this system is donated to UNICEF, who provide assistance to and work for long term improvement in the lives of children living in the world's poorest countries.
www.best4hostels.com /arenas_blancas_hotel_chile.htm   (135 words)

  
 Iquique travel guide - Travel reviews on Iquique, Chile
Iquique travel guide - Travel advice by real travelers on Iquique, Chile!
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Currently there are no insider tips available on Iquique.
www.globosapiens.net /chile-travel/Tarapac%E1/Iquique.html   (124 words)

  
 tsunami. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Areas of SE India and SW Thailand were also hard hit.
Deaths and destruction occurred as far away as the coasts of Somalia and Madagascar in Africa, and minor sea level changes were measured as far away as San Diego, Calif., Iquique, Chile, and Atlantic City, N.J. It is believed that a 0.6-mi-wide (1-km-wide) asteroid that struck the ocean SW of New Zealand about
A.D. 1500 created a tsunami that reached heights of more than 425 ft (130 m).
www.bartleby.com /65/ts/tsunami.html   (590 words)

  
 Holiday Inn Express Iquique, Chile Iquique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
All Countries > Chile > Iquique > Holiday Inn Express Iquique, Chile
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Iquique is the only international hotel in the city of Iquique.
Our hotel complies with all international hotel standards of quality, service, fire procedures, etc. We offer an excellent location in front of the sea and surrounded by many retaurants, casino, shopping center, cinemas and the famous "Zona Franca - Duty Free Area".
www.aroomandabed.com /hotelinfo/14125.shtml   (124 words)

  
 Terrado Suites Iquique Chile Discount Reservations Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hotel Terrado Suites is 4star hotel right on the coast offering a stunning ocean view for some of the world's most beautiful sunsets.
The Hotels Reservations Organization works together with the main bonded / approved wholesale / industry reservation systems / companies to provide the lowest rates available for the Terrado Suites in Iquique Chile.
This link: Terrado Suites Iquique Chile takes you to the hotel price / reservations page with the lowest priced wholesaler.
chile.hotels-reservations.org /Chile_Iquique_Terrado_Suites.html   (298 words)

  
 Terrado Club Iquique Chile Discount Reservations Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Hotels Reservations Organization works together with the main bonded / approved wholesale / industry reservation systems / companies to provide the lowest rates available for the Terrado Club in Iquique Chile.
We have automatically compared all of these suppliers' lowest (from) rates and have found the best price for Terrado Club.
This link: Terrado Club Iquique Chile takes you to the hotel price / reservations page with the lowest priced wholesaler.
chile.hotels-reservations.org /Chile_Iquique_Terrado_Club.html   (192 words)

  
 Hostal Li-ming HOSTEL Cheap Hostel Accommodation in Iquique, Chile
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Our hostel can count on over 20 years of experience in tourism maintaining our high standards of hygiene, comfort, security and ensuring that our staff and management are hospitable and approachable, making our visitors feel at home.
Check rates and availability instantly for the Hostal Li-ming with kasbah.com for great value HOSTEL Accommodation in Iquique, Chile for backpackers, families and all types of travelers on a budget.
www.kasbah.com /hostels/hostal-li-ming-8853.htm   (216 words)

  
 CE1VIL - CLAUDIO MAGNE ARAYA - IQUIQUE CHILE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
CE1VIL - CLAUDIO MAGNE ARAYA - IQUIQUE CHILE
Hi my name is Claudio Magne Araya, live in Iquique, city north of Chile.
I am Radio Amateur since 1994, how ham, I have worked diverse national and international contest.
members.tripod.cl /ce1vil   (94 words)

  
 Terrado Hotel Iquique Chile,Reservations:USA Office.
Call Toll Free USA and Canada 1- 800- 811- 3077 or (305) 388-6400
Holiday Inn hotel in the City of Iquique.
If you are more comfortable making hotel or tour reservations by phone or just want more information about Chile Hotels just call
www.chiletravelhelp.com /holidainniqui.htm   (149 words)

  
 SE NECESITA INVERSIONISTA PARA EXPLOTAR MINA DE COBRE EN LA PRIMERA REGION IQUIQUE CHILE
SE NECESITA INVERSIONISTA PARA EXPLOTAR MINA DE COBRE EN LA PRIMERA REGION IQUIQUE CHILE
CAMINO DE ACCESO: FACIL ACCESO DESDE IQUIQUE A LA MINA APTO PARA TODO TIPO DE CAMIONES Y CAMIONETAS ASI COMO MAQUINARIAS PESADAS, CAMINO ASFALTADO MEDIO ESTABILIZADO Y FINALMENTE TIERRA.
LEVEL OF MINE: 400 MTS ACCESS ROAD: FACIL ACCESS FROM IQUIQUE To The MINE APT FOR ALL TYPE OF TRUCKS And LIGHT TRUCKS ASI LIKE HEAVY MACHINERIES, ASPHALTED WAY AVERAGE STABILIZED And FINALLY EARTH.
minadecobre.galeon.com   (247 words)

  
 Chile time   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Francis Carillo officially kick off Exercise Salitre 2004 here by flying the first sortie of the exercise.
Salitre 2004 is a multinational air training exercise taking place Sept. 27 to Oct. 8.
The Airmen are F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the Air National Guard's 150th Fighter Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Air forces from Chile, Argentina and Brazil are joining nearly 150 U.S. Airmen for the exercise.
www.af.mil /news/story.asp?storyID=123008776   (152 words)

  
 ed2k URL for file "colegialas iquique chile todas ALL fotos by XLDE 19.03.2004.zip"
ed2k URL for file "colegialas iquique chile todas ALL fotos by XLDE 19.03.2004.zip"
If you think that the link below is broken than you need to read this.
ed2k: colegialas iquique chile todas ALL fotos by XLDE 19.03.2004.zip
www.filedonkey.com /url/3292ED46ECDC930DCBEC86D94CB177B8   (67 words)

  
 Shopping Mall, Iquique, Chile, 2003 photo - Phil Douglis photos at pbase.com
Shopping Mall, Iquique, Chile, 2003 photo - Phil Douglis photos at pbase.com
This image places us within an improvised shopping mall comprised of very small shops in a quiet corner of one of the hottest, driest cities in the world.
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 Holiday Inn Express Iquique - Chile Hotels and Reservations
Note: Find great rates, for major properties in Iquique.
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www.hotels-of-chile.com /iquique/holiday-inn-express-iquique.html   (193 words)

  
 Ball of Dirt on Iquique, Chile / Cotton Anderson / Chile Trip, J-P and Cotton, Aug 7-21, 2004 / Iquique / It took a ...
Ball of Dirt on Iquique, Chile / Cotton Anderson / Chile Trip, J-P and Cotton, Aug 7-21, 2004 / Iquique / It took a while to set this...
BoD » Cotton Anderson » Chile Trip, J-P and Cotton, Aug 7-21, 2004 » Iquique » It took a while to set this...
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 Hotel Gavina in Iquique, Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Avenida Arturo Prat 1497, Iquique, Chile CL A Hotel that borders the sea on the best beach of the north Chilean coast.
Enjoy the comfort of our rooms/ natural and heated swimming pools/ restaurante/ bar/ sauna and everything with the kindness and better service of our staff.
Check For Room Availability At Hotel Gavina, Iquique, Chile
www.lettingsdirectory.co.uk /hotel/hotel_gavina_iquique.htm   (64 words)

  
 Holiday Inn Express Iquique Hotel - Iquique, Chile Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Holiday Inn Express Iquique Hotel - Iquique, Chile Hotels
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Can be booked Easily one of 2 ways.
AM/FM Alarm Clock Bar/Lounge Business Center Coffee Maker in Room 24 Hour Front Desk Golf Hairdryers Available Modem Lines in Room Pets Allowed Pool RV or Truck Parking Restaurant Room Service Safe Deposit Box Television with Cable
international.thecountry.com /Chile/Iquique/10222194.html   (104 words)

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