Commune of Antofagasta |
Antofagasta is the capital of the Second Region. It consists of 226.316 inhabitants and is located in the littoral of the country. It is characterized for having grown as a long and narrow stripe bordering on the coast up to the foot of the hills of the Mountain chain of the Coast. In the climatic aspect, this zone is outlined for the good weather and the almost permanent Sun.
Take care of this one it has an important historical past that is reflected in his valuable National Monuments. Of them, it is necessary to emphasize that the presence of the Historical Quarter of her take care where the Wharf Salitrero is located, the Marine Ex-government and Ex-It Pays duty. At present there centers most of the economic and cultural activity of the north of Chile. It is the port of which distributes the copper extracted from the most important mines of copper in the world ambience: Chuquicamata and The Hidden one.Travelling across the Coastal North one, it will come to the acquaintance Portada de Antofagasta. During the trip, you will see the Fishing Terminal and varied beaches. More to the north for the coast, you will find crowded resorts as Mussels.
Doing a trip to the interior, you will be able to visit large left salitreras as it is the case of Humberstone, and the Atacama Desert in all his splendour. The diversions of the city are varied; restoranes, pubs, handmade fairs, between others
History of Antofagasta
It is known from the history of his first inhabitant, Juan López or rather known as the " Joker López ", who began the exploration of the zone in 1845 in search of copper mines.
In general terms, the growth of this sector was defined by the marine products and of major importance by the search and extraction of the mining resources. In the first instance it was the saltpeter who gave climax to the region, as even a tourist place on his coasts. Thus a rapid economic growth was marked during the last years of the XXth century emphasizing the infrastructure implemented for the development, transport and shipment of the mining resources. Between them they emphasize the construction of the railroad and the port.
In 1871 Antofagasta was baptized and Major Port was designated
Take care of her, he was a participant of the War of the Pacific Ocean, being occupied by Chilean troops on February 14, 1879.
HISTORICAL QUARTER OF ANTOFAGASTA
It corresponds to a set of buildings, several of them National Monuments. Between these buildings one emphasizes the Wharf Salitrero, the Marine ex-security, the Marine Ex-government, Ex-It Pays duty, the Regional Museum of Antofagasta, between others.
ANTOFAGASTA TOWER OF THE CLOCK
There is located in the center of the Square Columbus of the city of Antofagasta, the capital of the Second Region. It got up using like materially, big blocks of ceramics enamelings brought of England. The sphere of his clock, it is a reply of Big Ben of London
REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTOFAGASTA
Here you will find the whole cultural and natural history of the region. Also, there exist out-standing traces of the War of the Pacific Ocean and of the industry of the saltpeter, showing the relevancy of the golden epoch of this mineral
BEACH THE HUASCAR
Located to 6 km from Antofagasta. In the sector there are located single-family dwellings, different discoteques, pubs, salsotecas, restaurants, between others, which satisfy the needs of the tourist. The quality of his sand is good, as also the water with agreeable temperatures and soft swell. It is an excellent place to visit together with the family or the friends. The access does not present difficulties and in the summer period, it is possible to accede for means of inter-city locomotion of the city.
TOURIST CIRCUITS
Circuit for Beaches and Resorts
Isla Santa María Se is located to 39 kilometres of her take care of Antofagasta. It is suitable only for the achievement of fishing. Cove Top Sand places to 39 kilometres to the north of Tocopilla and is a suitable beach only for the fishing. Resort Juan López Se is located to 38 kilometres to the north of Antofagasta. It consists of a set of houses in a coastal desert sector. The sand is thin and gray, and his calm and lukewarm waters. It is located in a closed bay resembling a horse-shoe. It is broke for the achievement of sports, fishing and bath. Cove Paquita Se locates 28 kilometres to the north of Tocopilla. It constitutes an appealed place of visiting due to his beautiful sight from a cliff. It is suitable only for the achievement of fishing. Cove Paposo Se is located to 50 kilometres to the north of Taltal. It is suitable for the bath and the achievement of fishing. In her he will find services as kiosks, between others. Spa Cove Boy Playa of easy access where he will find a swimming pool of natural origin. It is suitable for the practice of sports, bath and fishing. It places in the south end of her take care of Tocopilla. Resort The Clams Is a calm beach located in the urban sector of the regional capital, Antofagasta. It is suitable only for the bath. In her services offer as restoranes, kiosks, showers and baths. Municipal resort of Antofagasta is located in the urban sector of her take care, offering such diverse places of diversion as restoranes, sports courts, a pedestrian walk, between others. It is enabled for the bath and the fishing. Cove Blanco Encalada Es suitable principally for the fishing. It places to 102 kilometres to the south of the regional capital, Antofagasta. Beach The Hornitos Es one of the beaches close to Antofagasta, being located to 80 kilometres towards the north of her take care
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