Acueducto de Amolanas, Heritage aqueduct in Tierra Amarilla, Chile.
The Amolanas Aqueduct extends 85 meters in length with thirteen stone arches supporting a water channel leading to a 16-meter artificial waterfall point.
Businessman Agustín Edwards Ossandón commissioned the aqueduct's construction in 1890 to improve copper extraction methods during a regional mining industry crisis.
Spanish workers applied their engineering knowledge to construct this stone structure, demonstrating the technical expertise required for industrial projects in 19th century Chile.
Located 98 kilometers from Copiapó, visitors can reach the aqueduct by following the route to Lautaro Dam, with parking available at the National Monument sign.
The structure channeled water from the Copiapó River to power a turbine for mineral processing until 1928, when the Lautaro Reservoir construction ended its operation.
Location: Tierra Amarilla
GPS coordinates: -27.97941,-70.00187
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:09
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