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Infrastructure development in Arica y Parinacota

Overview

The Arica y Parinacota region is undergoing various urban and recreational infrastructure developments. In July 2026, the municipality of Arica inaugurated the Plaza Gabriela Mistral, a project designed by the municipal planning secretariat (SECPLAN) to provide inclusive public space featuring playgrounds, shaded zones, and universal access.

Following this, the Ministry of Sport announced plans to expand regional sports facilities through the Special Development Plan for Extreme Zones (PEDZE). This initiative involves an agreement between the Ministry of Sport, the National Sports Institute (IND), and the Municipality of Arica to construct a new aquatic pavilion and a four-level multi-sport complex on land provided by the municipality. In August 2026, it was noted that the aquatic pavilion would be built north of the current Olympic pool and include a second pool, with the completed infrastructure eventually returning to municipal administration.

By September 2026, Sports Minister Francisco Riveros visited the region to oversee these developments. The planned Aquatic Pavilion and Multi-sport Complex represent a joint investment of approximately $49.5 billion pesos, intended to serve 9,000 residents. Other major projects under review include a Regional Training Center (CER) and an Integral Sports Building, with a combined investment of roughly $32.8 billion pesos expected to benefit 33,000 people. Additionally, the IND is slated to provide $160 million pesos in 2026 to the Promesas Chile program, supporting athletes in disciplines such as archery, karate, taekwondo, and surfing.

Entities

Ministry of Sport · Ministry of Public Works · Carabineros de Chile · National Sports Institute · Municipality of Arica

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Chilean Sports Minister announces major infrastructure investments in Arica

    Chilean Sports Minister Francisco Riveros visited Arica and Parinacota to promote infrastructure projects, including a training center and aquatic pavilion, totaling billions in investment.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Arica y Parinacota to receive new sports infrastructure

    The Ministry of Sport is planning new aquatic and multi-sport facilities in Arica y Parinacota through a land agreement with the Municipality of Arica.

  3. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Arica inaugurates modern Plaza Gabriela Mistral for families

    Arica’s mayor opened Plaza Gabriela Mistral, a modern, inclusive public space with playgrounds, pet area and universal access, aiming to boost community life.

Sources

airelibre.com.ar · amnoticias.cl · comodorodeportes.gov.ar · elcalbucano.cl · elheraldo.com.ec · extranoticias.cl · fronteranorte.cl · lahora.gt · laserenaonline.cl · paradanoticiosa.cl · radiopuertanorte.cl · soydeosorno.cl · vlnradio.cl

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