Museum

Chilean corvette Esmeralda

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The Chilean corvette Esmeralda is a floating museum moored in Iquique, serving as a memorial to the 1879 Battle of Iquique. Visitors can explore the ship's decks, cabins, and engine room, seeing original artifacts and exhibits about the battle. The vessel is a national monument, and its preserved structure offers a tangible link to Chile's naval history. Guided tours provide context on the crew's bravery and the ship's role in the War of the Pacific.

Don't miss

Original ship compartments and naval artifacts
Exhibits detailing the Battle of Iquique
Guided tours explaining the ship's history

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Chilean corvette Esmeralda

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inRafting Río Chili4.9★ · 171 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →

Most bookedArequipa Rafting adventure on the Chili river with pick-up5★ · 186 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →

Private & flexiblePrivate Hiking tour to Esmeralda Lagoon and the lakes region5★ · 11 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$250 per personSee dates →

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