Ancuaque Explained

Ancuaque
Official Name:Ancuaque
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Chile
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name1:Tarapacá Region
Subdivision Type3:Province
Subdivision Name2:El Tamarugal

Ancuaque is a small Aymara town in Chile.[1] It is situated in the highlands of the Tarapacá Region (Chile), located 37 km from Colchane and 10 km from Cariquima. Its inhabitants live from agriculture, livestock, crafts and tourism.[2]

Tourism

Ancuaque is located on the slopes of Nevado Cariquima or Mama Huanapa, in addition, through the thakhinaka patha route, you can cross the Sillajhuay mountain range, reaching the town of Lirima.

References

  1. Web site: Cooperativa.cl. Renovado aeródromo de Colchane fortalecerá vigilancia estratégica en la zona. 2021-05-17. Cooperativa.cl. Spanish.
  2. Web site: Chile’s New Tourism Niche: Indigenous Peoples and Ethno-Tourism. 2021-05-17. TravelPulse.

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