Antofagasta reminded me of Whyalla…the only two similarities being that they are both on the coast and the amount of mining vehicles around in town. Antofagasta has several mines around and is the port out of which all the copper from Chuquicamata Mine is exported and the mines around Atacama. I stopped here after a 12-hour bus trip from La Serena-and due to being in mining have heard the name of Antofagasta a few times- so thought that I would stay a day.
The city is long and narrow and has campamentos (locations) running up into the hills. Again, the poorer people live in the hills, while the richer people live closer to the coast.
Below is a collection of photos from the day. Includes a very nice modern library.
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For me some reminiscence of Greymouth, especially docs.
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