Iquique is a city in northern Chile, capital of Tarapacá Region, on the Pacific coast, just west of the Atacama Desert . Iquique , is the northernmost major trade port in Chile.

The city's name comes from the Aymara word "Ique-ique", which translates to "laziness", but can also mean "sleep" or "bed." Iquique has one of the largest commercial port centers (or Zona Franca) of South America and has been traditionally called Zofri.

The last time it rained was in 1992, or was it 1998? - locals can discuss such historical markers for hours.

Places to see in Iquique are:
Municipal Theater of Iquique
Beach Cavancha
Cultural Center Palacio Astoreca
And famous Atacama desert.