The early history of the city was that of its first inhabitant, Juan López, better known as "Chango López", who began his exploration of the area in 1845, searching for guano and copper mines. In 1871 it was given the name of Antofagasta and was designated a major port.
The city was involved in the Pacific War when it was occupied by...
This is a little village of more than 500 inhabitants located 64 km from Antofagasta, at an altitude of 1,035 mts. above sea level. Its importance was due to its strategic location since it stood on the north south railway line.
Here you can visit the Railway Museum and the former Station, declared a National Monument. The village also...
A small town and municipality located 65 km north of Antofagasta. The main economic activities of the inhabitants are the fishing, electricity and gas industries, and it used to have the most important engine yards in South America.
Here you can visit the Corazón de María Church, built in oregon pine between 1906 and 1908; the old...
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