Beach near Tarapaca, Colombia

Tarapaca Travel Guide

Colombia

Tarapaca is a small settlement in Colombia, with a population of around 3,100. Its location in the country’s far south gives it a warm, equatorial setting rather than a conventional coastal holiday atmosphere.

Travellers arriving by air use Tarapaca Airport (TCD), the airport serving the settlement. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not a main reason to visit Tarapaca.

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Local time

3,100

Population

5,517 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in COP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 123

Dial code +57

Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Tarapaca

Jan

30°27

Feb

30°26

Mar

31°27

Apr

30°27

May

30°28

Jun

29°27

Jul

29°24

Aug

31°21

Sep

32°21

Oct

32°19

Nov

31°24

Dec

30°28

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Getting there

Tarapaca Airport · 5 km

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