Cerro Dragón, Nature reserve in Iquique, Chile.
The Cerro Dragon extends over 337 hectares, featuring a four-kilometer-long seif dune that rises 320 meters above sea level near the Pacific coast.
The formation of this coastal dune dates back approximately 20,000 years, during the last glaciation when sea levels were 100 meters further inland.
Local environmental organizations conduct educational programs at the sanctuary to inform visitors about the conservation needs of this natural monument.
The nature sanctuary remains accessible throughout the day and night, allowing visitors to explore the dune system through established hiking paths.
This urban relic dune represents the largest of its type worldwide, standing as a geological formation that no longer receives sandy deposits from coastal winds.
Location: Iquique
Operator: Municipalidad de Iquique y MINVU
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://monumentos.gob.cl/monumentos/santuarios-de-la-naturaleza/cerro-dragon
GPS coordinates: -20.26701,-70.11881
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:28
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