Toquepala Mine, Peru
From series “Giant Artificial Quarries of the Planet”
The Toquepala copper mine, located in Peru, is also among the prominent man-made quarries on the planet. Its development started in 1960. Its depth has long exceeded 500 meters, the diameter of the crater is about 2500 meters. Originally, the mine was developed for copper production. Later, a number of mineral resources were found in the ore. The pit mine produces not only copper, but molybdenum, silver and rhenium.
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Nearest airports:
» Chacalluta International Airport ARI - in 126 km
» El Alto International Airport LPB - in 271 km
» Chacalluta International Airport ARI - in 126 km
» El Alto International Airport LPB - in 271 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Toquepala Mine
Hotel El Mirador de Moquegua
Located in 34 km from Toquepala Mine
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Rooms: 28
Route on the map:
Rooms: 28
The rooms in Hotel El Mirador de Moquegua feature a private bathroom, minibar, and cable TV. Room service is provided. The 24-hour front desk can … More: photo, rates and booking
Gran Hotel Tacna
Located in 93 km from Toquepala Mine
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Rooms: 77
Route on the map:
Rooms: 77
The rooms in Gran Hotel Tacna feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, and cable TV. Room service is provided. The 24-hour front desk … More: photo, rates and booking
Gold Apart Hotel Tacna
Located in 94 km from Toquepala Mine
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Rooms: 6
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Rooms: 6
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Gold Apart Hotel Tacna feature flat-screen cable TVs and bathrooms with 24/7 hot water. The apartments … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel El Lago Estelar
Located in 128 km from Toquepala Mine
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Rooms: 52
Route on the map:
Rooms: 52
Guests at El Lago Estelar can play golf at the nearby Arequipa Golf Club. They can also visit the panoramic Misti Volcano, just 30-minutes drive … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
75 km - Huaynaputina Volcano
Huaynaputina volcano that became known worldwide due to violent eruptions in the early 17th century, is in Peru. The eruption of Huaynaputina is officially considered the strongest in the history of South America. Its effects spread to more than 100 km from the …
From the series 'Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet'
Huaynaputina volcano that became known worldwide due to violent eruptions in the early 17th century, is in Peru. The eruption of Huaynaputina is officially considered the strongest in the history of South America. Its effects spread to more than 100 km from the …
139 km - Coca Cola Embonor
The largest logo in the world belongs to the Coca-Cola company. The huge logo, whose width is 50 meters and length 120 meters correspondingly, is located in the northern part of Chile, on the territory of the extensive desert. The logo has been successfully received by …
From the series 'Creative and Incredible Advertising Constructions'
The largest logo in the world belongs to the Coca-Cola company. The huge logo, whose width is 50 meters and length 120 meters correspondingly, is located in the northern part of Chile, on the territory of the extensive desert. The logo has been successfully received by …
153 km - Huacullani rift
In Peru, you can find Huacullani rift that was named as the nearby area. The fault is situated not far from the world known Lake Titicaca. Geologists were shocked when they knew about this 3 000-meter rift. The seismologic phenomenon that has happened there is quite …
From the series 'Dangerous Faults and Rifts of Earth Crust'
In Peru, you can find Huacullani rift that was named as the nearby area. The fault is situated not far from the world known Lake Titicaca. Geologists were shocked when they knew about this 3 000-meter rift. The seismologic phenomenon that has happened there is quite …
189 km - Chungara Lake
In the wonderfully beautiful mountainous region, at the altitude of 4570 meters above sea level is located Chungara Lake. The size of the lake is relatively modest, its area is only 21.5q. Km, and the maximum depth is 33 meters. The lake is surrounded by snowy mountain …
From the series 'The Highest Mountain Lakes of the Planet'
In the wonderfully beautiful mountainous region, at the altitude of 4570 meters above sea level is located Chungara Lake. The size of the lake is relatively modest, its area is only 21.5q. Km, and the maximum depth is 33 meters. The lake is surrounded by snowy mountain …
207 km - Islands on Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca in Peru has been attracting an attention of researchers and travelers for many years. As scientists believe, millions of years ago, this picturesque lake, which today affects with its size, was a sea. Even now, its waters are inhabited by rare marine fish …
Lake Titicaca in Peru has been attracting an attention of researchers and travelers for many years. As scientists believe, millions of years ago, this picturesque lake, which today affects with its size, was a sea. Even now, its waters are inhabited by rare marine fish …
240 km - Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon is one of the leaders in depth, as it is about 3400 meters deep. Given that the length of the canyon is more than 100 kilometers, it can safely claim to be one of the biggest on the planet. Location of the canyon is also highly unusual. It is situated in …
From the series 'The Deepest Canyons on the Planet'
Colca Canyon is one of the leaders in depth, as it is about 3400 meters deep. Given that the length of the canyon is more than 100 kilometers, it can safely claim to be one of the biggest on the planet. Location of the canyon is also highly unusual. It is situated in …
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