La Tirana Religious Festivity

La Tirana town, located in the middle of the Tamarugal pampa (Pampa del Tamarugal), is a quiet little town that each July 16th celebrates the Catholic holiday of the La Virgen del Carmen with a grandiose festival that attracts thousands of visitors and believers. Between the 12th and 18th of July the small town suffers a metamorphosis when believers offer music, dance and gifts to their Virgin patron saint. It is an outstanding and unique spectacle in Chile.

Location

Region of Tarapaca, 72 km (45 mi) east of Iquique, and 20 km. (12.5 mi) east of Pozo Almonte. Map

When to go

All year round.

Attractions

La Tirana Sanctuary, Virgen de La Tirana Museum, Pampa del Tamarugal.

How to get there

By car or bus, Santiago-Pozo to Almonte take Highway 5 Norte. From Pozo Almonte take the Panamericana Sur highway, at the 9th kilometer take the route towards Pica, after 10 more kilometers you will arrive at Tirana. You can go from Pozo Almonte to Tirana using public transportation. See Transport

Activities

Trekking, photography, cultural journey. Activities Index

Services

Lodging, food, transportation, road.

Surroundings

Pozo Almonte, Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve, Pica, pueblo La Guaica.