Arica carnaval

7 Chilean Food Festivals to Plan Your Trip Around - AFAR

"The annual three-day event in Chile’s northernmost city of Arica (taking place Feb. 14–16, 2025) is Latin America’s third-largest carnival, drawing some 100,000 visitors to experience 16,000 dancers, music, and a Gastronomic Fair that features Chilean, Peruvian, Bolivian, and Afro-descendant communities. Look for picarones, a donut-like dessert made from sweet potato or squash. The host city—known as the "City of Eternal Spring" for its year-round mild temperatures—also offers easy access to surfing, the iconic Morro de Arica rock formation, and desert excursions to the Laguna Roja; note that this beloved annual tradition fills every hotel in town, so book early." - AFAR