Car rental Antofagasta - Downtown, Chile

Top Attractions To Visit When In Antofagasta Downtown

Antofagasta Downtown is an ancient port town and local capital situated in a mining region in northern Chile's Atacama desert. It is known for its gold mining. South of this town on the western coast is the famous Monumento Natural La Pasaje. This massive natural arch just above the sea is home to pelicans, gulls and even seals and dolphins occasionally. Southeast of this city in the desert is the "Mingo de la Pampa," a large, circular sculpture of a palm tree.

If you're on your way up the coast to Antofagasta Downtown, you'll be able to enjoy the beaches which are ideal for swimming. The beaches are sandy, clean and offer some of the most beautiful water sports. The best time for swimming is usually from May to October. Some of the beaches have also received a little tourism in recent years, so make sure you check out the different establishments that operate here. The beaches are also very popular among travelers, who flock to this part of Chile every year. This is one of the main reasons why tourists are attracted to the Antofagasta Downtown. As long as you can handle the high temperatures and the rough waters, there is no reason why you cannot swim in these waters.

If you're not interested in swimming, you can still go exploring and seeing the different attractions located in Antofagasta Downtown. There are many archaeological sites, monuments and other historical sites, which are open to visitors. The Antofagasta Downtown is also considered as one of the main centers for the wine trade, because of its many wineries. Besides wineries, there are many restaurants, bars and cafes that serve different types of beverages including a lot of local and international wines. If you're on a vacation with your family or friends, there are several family-friendly restaurants and hotels that you can choose from.

There are also a number of places you can visit when you are in Antofagasta Downtown. If you love the sea, then you should take a tour of the sea caves which are very popular with tourists and locals. You will also love to see the coral reefs in the area and even snorkeling. When you feel like enjoying the sea, you should visit the world's most well-known diving spot, the South Atacama reef.

As for food, there are a number of different kinds of dishes that you can find at the restaurants of Antofagasta Downtown. There are seafood dishes, such as oysters, mussels, clams and octopus, along with meat dishes such as beef and goat. There are also local recipes for the local cuisine.

Another thing you can enjoy while you're at Antofagasta Downtown is to go bird watching, as the locals have a passion for it. They use their birds for hunting purposes. There are also a number of species of exotic birds such as flamingos, black and white birds, cuckoo and sparrows. While you are here, you will also want to try the local foods. You should try the local ice cream and even the local wine.