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Escondida, Chile

From series “Giant Artificial Quarries of the Planet”
The Escondida quarry, located in the Atacama Desert, Northern Chile, is a birthplace of huge deposits of copper, which were discovered here in 1990. It is a complex of two quarries, developed at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level. In less than 30 years the quarry has grown to impressive proportions. In 2011 Escondida became the world’s largest copper-producing mine, in 2007 more than 1.5 million tons of the precious metal were recovered.

To accurately assess the scale of production, it should be stated that these indexes make approximetely 10 % of the global copper production. Surprising is the fact, that the mine employes only about 6000 people. The size of the industrial area is so great, that only satellite pictures help to appreciate its appearance. Next - Quarry Korkino


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Nearest airports:
 »  Cerro Moreno International Airport ANF - in 151 km

Best hotels near Escondida

Amaru ApartHotel

Located in 134 km from Escondida
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Rooms: 20
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Amaru feature private bathrooms, kitchens, and cable TVs. Guests can request laundry services and room … More: photo, rates and booking
Top Apart Hotel Antofagasta

Located in 135 km from Escondida
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Rooms: 15
Top Apart Hotel Antofagasta has apartments equipped with kitchen facilities that include kitchenware and comfortable dining areas. They are also … More: photo, rates and booking
Terrado Suites Antofagasta

Located in 136 km from Escondida
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Rooms: 138
Terrado Suites has comfortable rooms with air conditioning and private terraces with sea views. They feature chic décor, flat-screen cable TV, … More: photo, rates and booking
Departamentos Parque Costanera

Located in 138 km from Escondida
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Rooms: 1
Providing a tranquil environment, this apartment has a kitchen, cable TV and panoramic sea views. Guests at Departamentos Parque Costanera are … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Atacama Desert
32 km - Atacama Desert
In Chile, travelers can also enjoy the incredible lunar landscapes in the Atacama desert. It is considered an absolute desert, as there has never been any rain. Such dry conditions caused the formation of incredible landscapes that are truly reminiscent of a lunar or …
Mano del desierto
95 km - Mano del desierto
One of the most unique sculptures is in the midst of the lifeless landscapes of the Chilean desert of Atakamas. The author of the monument under the name 'Mano del Desierto' (hand of the desert) is the sculptor from Chile Mario Irarrázabal. The unusual monument is …
Monumento La Portada
146 km - Monumento La Portada
One of the most beautiful natural arches of the planet is on the coast of Chile. La Portada Arch goes into the sea and is surrounded from all sides by its waters. The nearest settlement to the natural monument is the city of Antofagasta. La Portada is one of the 15 …
San Pedro de Atacama
176 km - San Pedro de Atacama
In Chile, the most extreme is the town of San Pedro de Atacama. It is situated right in the barren Atacama Desert. The place is considered one of the driest sites in the world. In average, there falls no more than 10 mm of rain per year. About 5 000 people are …
Laguna Blanca and Verde
212 km - Laguna Blanca and Verde
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Chuquicamata
216 km - Chuquicamata
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