baquedano street

DavidWChile

It was nicely done, the streets are set up for people to walk on, though I didn't notice much activity around lunchtime, maybe when they have events or some other sort of activity (nighttime might be better), there are a couple of restaurants and pubs that looked interesting. I didn't have too much time to investigate but there were also a couple of museums along the way.

Bobby44881

There's really no charm or cuteness to this pedestrian street. It's crummy, unappealing and uninviting. If there are interesting or charming parts of this town - I missed them.

AllanRNorth Las Vegas

Many of the storefronts are closed and badly in need of repair. But there are plenty of signs that this is an area that is slowly being rejuvenated. The new downtown with its modern towers is some distance away, and this abandoned old town is slowly developing into a tourist attraction.

J0sie2015

Unusually well preserved historic street, well maintained as a pedestrian area, running from the beach to the central square. Hotels, restaurants/bars, little museums, street vendors of crafts and strange tatty "antiques", all within a few minutes walk.

Haythem19

This street lined with old, brightly colored Gregorian-style buildings hails back to the nitrate mining days that made Iquique so desirable that Peru, Bolivia and Chile fought a war over this and the rest of what is now northern Chile. Wooden sidewalks and abandoned streetcar tracks evoke a Wild West that is so familiar, yet so... Chilean? Yet another way this country challenges Latin stereotypes.As picturesque as Baquedano Street is, the southern end near the ocean is a bit dead. There are few restaurants, bars or shops as most of the historic buildings are occupied by schools and universities. All of the liveliness is located at the northern end of the street near Plaza Prat. During my several strolls up and down this street, I noticed a knot of electrical cables hanging lower and lower until several lines were just laying on the ground. If you have kids, watch them closely. If your hotel is on this street, get travel insurance. This is an accident waiting to happen.

CASACL

Nice streets and beautiful and well preserved houses. Nice place to walk during daylight, I'm not sure if it is safe to walk at night.

FelixOskar

This street could be perfect. The wooden boardwalk, the colorful old wooden houses. But as so often nothing is thought through. Most of the buildings are falling apart (in a bad way, just paint your walls guys!!) The electricity wires are hanging around in every scene. The buildings are only half way constructed such that the ground floor looks like the perfect nice hotel and the first floor is without falls and with trash on it and a half broken iron roof. I have seen that so often in SA and a lot in this street.Good idea and it could be wonderful and even magical at night. But they have to get they stuff together to make it happen!

LuisAbdon

Baquedano street is really nice to get a sense of the old city. But the main attraction there is the Regional Museum, which is a must if you want to know more about the original cultures of the area, and the salitre era that shaped the old city of Iquique. I highly recommend it. (I hope that TA will make an entry for it under attractions. In the meantime I attach some pictures. Enjoy)

MeiL67

You'll be forgiven if you thought you had wandered onto the set of a old, western movie. With every turn you make on Baquedano Street, you almost expect to see a couple of cowboys slinging guns or the occasional blacksmith shaping horseshoes. Quaint clapboard houses, a wooden boardwalk and old-fashioned street lamps complete the look. Simply beautiful.

LisaJoySydney

Lovely architecture and fun to see kids out and about dancing in the square. I was there on a Sunday though so little was open.

GjazzTraveller

I was fascinated by the old wooden mining houses and the boardwalk of this street. It is an opportunity missed as a lot of it is very run down. it looks like an old movie set and if restored would be a wonderful and popular attraction!

thewac0kid

The wooden sidewalks, wooden street lamps, and turn of the century buildings take you back over 100 years. There are a couple of museums, shops, bars, and restaurants. It worth strolling several times to catch the different vibe at day and night.

belgopreis

from the plaza pratt walk into this street, there is still work to be done on some houses but it looks already pretty.

vikkik292

The street and the building facades are great. Sitting at the sidewalk cafes is also enjoyable. It is disappointing that not many of the buildings are used anymore, and that the lovely fountains do not run. Some public restrooms would also be handy.

seppes403

Baquedano street – back in the 19th century with the opulence of Iquique in this time. The wooden sidewalk and the old houses give you a magic feeling. There are a lot of small restaurants to have a seat outside for watching the people and relax.