San Marcos de Arica

Founded in 1978, San Marcos de Arica represents the northernmost city of Chile at the iconic Estadio Carlos Dittborn, a venue named after the former FIFA executive who helped bring the 1962 World Cup to the nation. The club rose from the lower tiers to earn promotion to the Chilean Primera División in 2012, cementing its place as a resilient provincial side. Known for playing in white and blue, the team has since become a mainstay in the second division, nurturing local talent and hosting fierce regional derbies against other northern clubs. Their loyal fanbase packs the stadium for key matches, creating an electric atmosphere that reflects Arica’s proud football culture.