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Isla Grande Destination Guide
Touring Isla Grande in Chile
Isla Grande in the region of Antofagasta is located in Chile - some 773 mi or ( 1244 km ) North of Santiago , the country's capital city .
Time in Isla Grande is now 01:57 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Santiago " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Rio Loa, Iquique, Arica, Antofagasta, and Tarija. Being here already, consider visiting Rio Loa . Check out our recommendations for Isla Grande ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Salado River (Antofagasta, Chile)
Salado River is a river of Chile located in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. It is formed at the confluence of over 30 spring branches emerging from El Tatio area. Flowing briefly south, it turns west and passes through a canyon carved in volcanic rocks. In its middle course, the river receives the Toconce River (originated at the foot of Linzor volcano) from the north and the Caspana River from the south.
Located at -22.37 -68.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
San Francisco de Chiu Chiu
San Francisco de Chiu Chiu, or simply Chiu Chiu, is a village located about 30 km northeast of the city of Calama, in the Calama province of Chile's northern Antofagasta Region. It lies at an elevation of 2,525 m above sea level, close to the confluence of the Loa and Salado rivers. San Francisco de Chiu Chiu Church, built in the 17th century, is the main attraction in the village.
Located at -22.34 -68.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Lasana
Lasana is a small village located 40 km northeast of the city of Calama in the Calama province of Chile's northern Antofagasta Region. It sits along the banks of the Loa River. Pukará de Lasana,, a pre-Columbian fortress built in the 12th century, is the main architectural attraction of the village. It is located 8 km north of San Francisco de Chiu Chiu and was declared a national monument in 1982. Petroglyphs can also be found in the area.
Located at -22.27 -68.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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