Caldera

Caldera lies along Chile’s Pacific coast, where the intensely dry Atacama Desert meets a broad bay and rocky shores. This port town is closely tied to the mining history of the interior: the Caldera–Copiapó Railway, inaugurated in 1851, was Chile’s first railway and carried mineral wealth from the Copiapó area to the sea. Near the town, Bahía Inglesa is known for its pale sand and calm, clear water. Caldera’s waterfront, working harbour and desert surroundings give it a distinctly northern Chilean character. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Atacama Region.

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