Sewell, Abandoned mining complex in Machalí, Chile.
Built on steep slopes of the Andes Mountains at 2140 meters elevation, Sewell Mining Town features buildings connected by a central staircase system.
The mining settlement was established in 1904 by the Braden Copper Company to support copper extraction at El Teniente mine under William Braden's direction.
The mining town received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2006, recognizing its significance in Chile's copper mining development and industrial heritage.
Access to Sewell requires booking authorized tours through Codelco-approved operators, with departures available from Santiago and Rancagua throughout the year.
The settlement lacks traditional streets, instead featuring a main stairway that served as the primary circulation route between residential and industrial buildings.
Location: Machalí
Elevation above the sea: 2,150 m
Address: Sewell, Machali, O'Higgins, Chile Sewell
Website: http://sewell.cl/english
GPS coordinates: -34.08500,-70.38250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
The territories of Chile stretch from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, featuring national parks, historic cities, lakes, and islands. The country has active volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, geysers, ancient forests, and deserts. UNESCO sites include Valparaíso, the Churches of Chiloé, Easter Island with its moai, and the mining towns of Humberstone and Sewell.
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