Chile
Antofagasta
Antofagasta is a port city in northern Chile, the regional capital far north of Santiago. With almost no annual rainfall, it offers some of the world's most striking desert landscapes.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Andrés Sabella Airport (ANF)
- Best season
- Jul–Dec
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Sights covered
- 5 places
Sights worth seeing
Temples & religious sites
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Antofagasta
A Neo-Gothic cathedral on Calle San Martín, facing Plaza Colón in Antofagasta. Built between 1907 and 1917, it houses beautiful stained-glass windows inside.
Temples & religious sites
Basílica del Corazón de María, Antofagasta
A Roman Catholic church in downtown Antofagasta, recognized as a minor basilica for its religious significance. It's a fitting stop on a stroll through the city to admire its interior and architecture.
Nature
Salar del Carmen
A salt flat spreading out near Antofagasta. Its pure white expanse creates an exotic landscape that's perfect for photos.
Heritage & monuments
Ruinas de Huanchaca
These are the ruins of a former silver smelter in Antofagasta, built between 1888 and 1892. Now preserved as an industrial heritage site, they let visitors glimpse what the works once looked like.
Museums & galleries
Museo Regional de Antofagasta
A regional museum housed in a former customs building, displaying artifacts from the saltpeter industry era and indigenous cultures. It's a good way to get an overview of Antofagasta's history in a short visit.
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