Chile (Small North Region)

Antofagasta

An older city, Antofagasta is the most important sea port in the north of Chile. You have probably seen on TV or in books a picture of the rock formation out at sea in the shape of a gigantic arch called Portada, that's here too. It also has good beaches with a warm surf (20C).
It is located in the world's richest copper mining area and is the site of the world's largest open pit copper mine. Some great Marlin fishing can be found in the surrounding Ocean.