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Discover Topain in Chile
Topain in the region of Antofagasta is a place located in Chile - some 793 mi or ( 1276 km ) North of Santiago , the country's capital .
Local time in Topain is now 12:55 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Santiago " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Toconce, Iquique, Arica, Antofagasta, and Aiquina. When in this area, you might want to check out Toconce . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Topain ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ayquina
Ayquina (also spelled as Aiquina) is a village located on the northern flank of Salado River Canyon in the Calama commune of the El Loa Province in Chile's Antofagasta Region. It sits at an elevation of 2,980 m above sea level. The festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Ayquina is the most important religious festival in the area. Cerro Paniri, a stratovolcano, plays an important role in the local culture and beliefs.
Located at -22.28 -68.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Branchinecta brushi
Branchinecta brushi is a species of fairy shrimp found at an altitude of 5,930 m in the Chilean Andes.
Located at -22.08 -68.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Boeckella palustris
Boeckella palustris is a species of copepod that lives in South America. It is found in shallow pools, including the highest body of water ever to have yielded a crustacean, at an altitude of 5,930 m in the Andes. It was described independently by two scientists in 1955, using material brought back by different European expeditions to the same region.
Located at -22.08 -68.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Toconce
Toconce is a small Chilean village located on the south rim of the Toconce River Canyon at 3,350 m above sea level. To the north, the landscape is dominated by the volcanoes Cerro Paniri, Cerro del León and Toconce.
Located at -22.26 -68.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Caspana
Caspana is a Chilean village located 85 km northeast of the city of Calama, in the gorge carved by the river that shared its name and that is a tributary of the Salado River. Agricultural terraces form part of the landscape of the area.
Located at -22.33 -68.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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