Det beste i Calama

Calama Essentials

Calama serves as the industrial and historical gateway to the high Atacama. This list highlights the region's diverse heritage, from the massive Chuquicamata copper mine to the 12th-century stone fortifications of Pukará de Lasana and Pukará de Turi. The collection includes the colonial architecture of Chiu Chiu, high-altitude indigenous villages like Caspana, and natural landmarks such as the San Pedro volcano and the Inka Coya lagoon, alongside the site of the 1879 Battle of Topáter.

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Chuquicamata Mine

Chuquicamata is the largest open pit copper mine in terms of excavated volume in the world.

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Geyser El Tatio

High-altitude geothermal field located at 4,320 meters above sea level, featuring over 80 active geysers and natural thermal pools.

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San Francisco de Chiu Chiu

San Francisco de Chiu Chiu, or simply Chiu Chiu, is a village located about 30 km northeast of the city of Calama, in El Loa Province of…

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Pukará de Lasana

A 12th-century pre-Inca stone fortress and national monument situated along the Loa River, featuring the remains of over 100 defensive and residential structures.