Second II Region of Chile

Antofagasta: Capital of the II Region of Atacama
Distance: 1,361 kilometers away from Santiago
Main Activity: Cultural and Economical Center

This region is dominated by the vast Atacama desert, one of the driest places in the world. Among some other less known attractions are the desert valleys and the Andean altiplano.

It comprises the coastal border that stretches out from Mejillones (in the north), to Taltal in the south. This coast is characterized by beatiful landscapes.

Principal Cities:

· Antofagasta
· Tocopilla
· Calama

Site Attractions:

· Taltal Town
· Atacama Salt Lake
· San Pedro de Atacama
· Tatio Geysers