Caldera, Port city in Atacama Region, Chile
Caldera stretches along the Pacific coast at the edge of the Atacama Desert, with breakwaters protecting its harbor from strong ocean currents.
The construction of Chile's first railway line in 1851 connected Caldera to Copiapó, establishing the city as a major mineral export hub.
The Municipal Cemetery from 1876 contains mausoleums by English artisans and Carrara marble tombstones, marking the first secular burial ground in Chile.
The compact city layout allows visitors to explore all points of interest by foot, with the main square serving as a central reference point.
The Orbicular Granite Nature Sanctuary, located 11 kilometers north of the city, presents geological formations with spherical patterns in the rock.
Location: Copiapó Province
Inception: 1850
Elevation above the sea: 44 m
Website: https://caldera.cl
GPS coordinates: -27.06667,-70.81667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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