Museo Corbeta Esmeralda
A wooden steam corvette rebuilt at full size, recreating shipboard life before the 1879 Battle of Iquique, a patriotic landmark for Chileans.
During the War of the Pacific in 1879, the Esmeralda, commanded by Captain Arturo Prat, was sunk off Iquique by the Peruvian ship Huáscar, and it became a legend of Chilean national heroism. The museum rebuilt the corvette at a 1:1 scale, and visitors can board to see the deck, gun positions, captain's cabin and crew quarters. Guides wear the sailors' uniforms of that era. Tickets are sold by session, the site gets crowded on holidays, and it may close on Mondays. It is located in the port area and can be followed by a visit to the Naval Museum.
Opening hours
About 10 am–6 pm (by session; closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Museo Naval de Iquique
- Paseo Baquedano
- Plaza Prat & Torre Reloj
- Casino Español
- Teatro Municipal de Iquique
- Museo Regional de Iquique
- Palacio Astoreca
- ZOFRI Mall