Not a diamond in the rough, but the Pearl of the North!
Antofagasta
The city of Antofagasta, known amongst Chileans as “The Pearl of the North” is a coastal city right in the heart of the Atacama Desert located in the second region named after its biggest city, Antofagasta. The Pearl of the North is known for its large number of beaches and natural monument of La Portada.
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| La Portada |
I’m technically not from the north, but I lived there ever since I was 6 up until I turned 18 so I’m basically “Antofagastina” by heart since it is my hometown after all. Even though it is not one of the most visited cities within the country, there a few places that locals enjoy.
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| The Costanera in Antofagasta |
One of the big plans during the summer season, is to take a trip to beach towns in the outskirts of the city like Mejillones, Juan Lopez, and Hornitos, all located anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half from Antofagasta by car.
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| me and my family in the Balneario Beach |
If you like laid back plans like going to chill at local beaches and watch the sunset, or more entertaining excursions like hiking the many dunes surrounding the city, paragliding over it, and even sandboarding this is the place for you to visit!
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