Antofagasta Region

Antofagasta Region has served as Chile’s mining heartland since the late nineteenth century. Inland, the Atacama Desert gives the region its immense, arid scale, while its western edge follows the Pacific coast. Copper has shaped its modern economy: the Chuquicamata mine near Calama is among the world’s largest open-pit copper mines, and the city of Antofagasta is a major port. Around San Pedro de Atacama, salt flats, volcanoes and high Andean wetlands meet longstanding Atacameño traditions. The region is central to northern Chile’s geography as well as its industry. Discover how Antofagasta Region connects with northern Chile by browsing webcams nearby.

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