City: Antofagasta Region
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The Antofagasta Region (Spanish: Región de Antofagasta, pronounced [antofaˈɣasta]) is one of Chile's fifteen first-order administrative divisions. It comprises three provinces, Antofagasta, El Loa and Tocopilla. It is bordered to the north by Tarapacá and by Atacama to the south and is the second-largest region of Chile. To the east it borders Bolivia and Argentina. The capital of the region is the port city of Antofagasta, another important city being Calama. The main economic activity is copper mining in the giant porphyry copper systems located inland.
Restaurants in Antofagasta Region
1. Atacama Dessert
2. Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,676 reviews
Reviewed By 965ianf - Norfolk, United Kingdom
This trip to the lagoons at over 4000m altitude was to witness some truly unique and spectacular scenery. The blue lagoons with the backdrop of snow capped peaks and white salt terrain was breathtaking. This was a day trip from San Pedro and the excursion included an outdoor lunch in the sunshine. A great trip with a stop off on the way back at the point where we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn at Lat 23 degrees. A much over used word these days but the vista really was 'amazing'. A special place indeed.
3. Biblioteca Regional de Antofagasta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
4. Observatorio Etno-Astronomico Licanantay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
San Pedro de Atacama is a privileged place in the world to observe the sky and its stars. Come and enjoy with us these unique experience that the desert sky have to offered. Observing stars, planets, asteroids, galaxies, shooting star and much more. Also we will tell you the history that the Licanantay (the ancient people that used to lived here) told about night sky of this corner of the world.
5. Termas Banos de Puritama
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4.5 based on 2,163 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Puritama Hot Springs is a series of eight large pools of geothermal spring water located at the bottom of a canyon in the Atacama Desert, within a close driving distance from San Pedro De Atacama. One feels relaxed and refreshed after one takes a dip in one of the natural pools. Certainly worth visiting for those who seek some relaxation in the midst of several hectic activities revolving around San Pedro De Atacama.
6. Tebinquinche Lake
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4.5 based on 1,583 reviews
Reviewed By SUNTAN47 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Visited as part of a tour group. This is amazing, a beautiful location with mountains , lakes, pink flamingos and a peaceful vibe. So glad we came.
7. Reserva Nacional de Flamencos
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4.5 based on 1,864 reviews
Reviewed By JrnyJunkie - Cleveland, United States
We were able to view 2 different species of flamingo. Very vivid and colorful area to watch not just flamingos, but other birds as well as camelids.
8. Valle Arcoiris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
Reviewed By GeoSmithG
Another place if you love geology you must to visit. Here we can find different kind of minerals and the visible stratification and action of the faults makes this place a "geologist holy grail". Fortunatly as I did private tours, we did this visit after lunch when the area was completly empty and I spent several hours walking and taking photos of this geo wonder.
9. Museo del Meteorito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 711 reviews
Reviewed By zz-jsk - Bratislava, Slovakia
great place! we educative narrative (in spanish,english,french and portigese) about meteorites, origine of the solar system, planets with real samples, some of them u can touch or buy :) very kind stuff. u need apx. 1-1,5h for the visit
10. Laguna Chaxa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,173 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Laguna Chaxa is a salt flat located at a short driving distance from San Pedro De Atacama. It is in the midst of magnificent picturesque natural surroundings. Flamingos in their natural wild habitat are the highlight. One gets to see the Chilean Flamingo and the Andean Flamingo from very close. In addition there are several other birds and lizards. The heat can be very intense in the middle of this salt flat, so would recommend to be prepared for the same and even considering taking an umbrella to block the direct adverse effects of the strong sun. Certainly would very highly recommend this salt flat to any tourist in San Pedro De Atacama.
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