Places to visit near

Chañaral

Chañaral is a town in Atacama Region district, Chile. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 beaches & coast and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Faro Monumental de Chañaral and Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar.

26.3430° S, 70.6165° W

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see2
Notable39
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chañaral

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

107 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chañaral
  2. Cuesta El Toroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Portezuelo Blancoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Portezuelo Minillasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcarnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Cerro Soldadoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Chañaral
Today’s loopChañaralStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chañaral?

Faro Monumental de Chañaral (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia Chañaral (church, about 1 km), Cuesta El Toro (viewpoint, about 9 km), Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar (nature spot, about 38 km), Portezuelo Blanco (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro Soldado (viewpoint, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chañaral?

82 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chañaral?

Quebrada Los Cabritos, about 1 km by road; Estuario del Río Salado (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Chañaral?

Playa Portofino, about 1 km by road; Conchillas (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chañaral?

Start in Chañaral, visit Cuesta El Toro, then Portezuelo Blanco, then Portezuelo Minillas, then Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, then Cerro Soldado, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

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