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Things to see in Antofagasta (Chile): 12 places and when to go
Antofagasta is a city in Chile with around 310,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Museums and art (4), Wildlife (3). The best known are La Portada, Morro Moreno National Park and Cerro Moreno. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Chile · -23.65, -70.4
- Population
- About 310,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Museums and art (4) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CJC Calama, 200 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro Moreno, at 1,148 m.
What to see in Antofagasta
The places in and around Antofagasta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- La PortadaNatural monument in Chile17 km
- Morro Moreno National ParkNational park in Chile26 km
- Cerro MorenoMountain in Chile26 km
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, AntofagastaChurch in Antofagasta, Chile424 m
- La Chimba National ReserveProtected areas of the Antofagasta Region, Chile14 km
- Faro Punta TetasLighthouse in Chile28 km
- Museo Regional de AntofagastaNational monument of Chile662 m
- Ruinas de HuanchacaNational monument of Chile4.2 km
- Casa AbaroaNational monument of Chile959 m
- Centro Cultural Estación AntofagastaMuseum635 m
- Cervecería Artesanal OasisBrewery1.5 km
- Museo del Desierto de AtacamaMuseum4.2 km
When to go to Antofagasta
The best time to visit Antofagasta is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:18
- FebBest time12:47
- MarBest time12:10
- AprBest time11:27
- MayPossible10:51
- JunPossible10:33
- JulPossible10:40
- AugPossible11:11
- SepPossible11:52
- OctBest time12:34
- NovBest time13:10
- DecBest time13:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. In January, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Antofagasta
The nearest main airport is El Loa Airport (CJC, Calama), 200 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Chile, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Antofagasta?
The best known: La Portada, Morro Moreno National Park, Cerro Moreno, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Antofagasta, La Chimba National Reserve. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Antofagasta?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Antofagasta?
The nearest main airport is El Loa Airport (CJC), 200 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Antofagasta as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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