Antofagasta, Chile · South America
Tocopilla sits on the route: 1 hours from María Elena.
Tocopilla is a town located in Antofagasta, Chile. With a population of 25,400, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Tocopilla sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tocopilla to your route.
Tocopilla is a city and commune in the Antofagasta Region, in the north of Chile. It is the capital of the province that bears the same name.
The city is divided into two main parts consisting of the central city and smaller portion known as La Villa Sur (in which the more luxurious houses are located). The two partsRead more
are divided by the thermoelectric power plant and a large saltpeter processing and shipping plant, with the coastal highway connecting the two portions.
The northern portion of Tocopilla is home of the municipal buildings, the central square and many stores and shops. The steep gradient of the city from beach to vertical hillside is covered in houses and apartments crammed together to save space. A large artificial beach called "Covadonga" and a small artificial beach called "Caleta Boy" are the main attractions during summer months and serve as a focus away from the heat of the Atacama. On the north side of the city, there is a black sandy beach called "El Panteón".
The port of Tocopilla has three individual terminals or ports which together stand for 1.0% of the annual tonnage of Chile's external trade as of 2024.
Every year Tocopilla celebrates its anniversary on 29 September with a big show the day before, which includes a parade down in the main street of the city, food and a fireworks display at midnight.
Tocopilla is the birthplace of artist Alejandro Jodorowsky and footballer Alexis Sánchez.
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Tocopilla is located in Antofagasta, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -22.0920 latitude, -70.1979 longitude.
Tocopilla has a population of approximately 25,400 people, making it a town in Chile.
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