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Copiapó Things to See and Do

Copiapó is mostly used as a jumping-off point to for adventures to Parque Nacional Nevado de Tres Cruces, Laguna Verde, Volcán Ojos de Salado or the beautiful Bahía Inglesa. There are a few noteworthy places to visit in town while you await an excursion to one of those amazing destinations. The Museo Minerológico’s collection of more than 2000 glittering minerals should not be missed. Iglesia Catedral is an impressive church in Plaza Prat, while the Locomotion Copiapó at the Escuela de

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Created: 12 Mar 2009

Updated: 30 Apr 2009

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Museo Regional de Atacama

The museum is home to displays on the War of the Pacific, on the history and development of mining in the region and on the pre-Columbian inhabitants in the region. It is the former mansion of the Matta family and was built in the 1840s....

Types: Museum
Location: Copiapó, Chile

Museo Minerológico

The Museo Minerológico is one of the most noteworthy and interesting places to visit in Copiapó. Founded in 1857 and supported by the Universidad de Atacama, it hosts a collection of more than 2000 glittering minerals from around the world. There are large portions of quartz, marble and malachite...

Types: Museum
Location: Copiapó, Chile

Escuela de Minas

The Escuela de Minas (School of Mines) located west of town is now home to the Universidad de Atacama. Railroad enthusiasts cannot miss the attention-grabbing black-and-yellow Locomotion Copiapó that rests at the...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Copiapó, Chile

Palacete Viña de Cristo

Although now it belongs to the Universidad de Atacama, this palace once was the premier place to live in Copiapó. It was built in 1860 by Apolinario Soto - who made his fortune as the owner of Tres Puntas silver mine. The mansion is made of Old-World materials from Europe with a mix of classical...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Copiapó, Chile

Iglesia Catedral

Iglesia Catedral is an English-designed church perched on the southwest corner of the Plaza Prat. It was given a three-tiered tower and a tiered wooden steeple by British architect William...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Copiapó, Chile

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