Car rental Copiapo - Desierto De Atacama - Airport [CPO], Chile

Copiapo Desierto De Atacama Airports

Copiapo Desierto De Atacama Airport is a major airport servicing the area surrounding Copiapo, the capital of the Atacana Region of Chile. The airport is on the south-eastern edge of Copiapo, near the Pacific Ocean. It is about six kilometres inland and is not connected to other airports in Chile.

There are three terminals in Copiapo - CTP IIC (in the main terminal), CTP IIIC (in the second terminal) and the third terminal is scheduled for opening in 2020. This airport offers a wide range of international services. The airport has two business class terminals with two car parking facilities (operated by South America's largest operator, Intercontinental Car Hires) and also an intercontinental terminal with a two-storey terminal building and a terminal for long-term stay.

The most popular activities in Copiapo, as compared to other cities in Chile, include sightseeing and shopping. Copiapo is well connected to the rest of Chile by air and rail, but there is some traffic congestion during the peak season. As a result, bus service is the most convenient way to get around, although taxis are also available. Copiapo is well connected to the rest of Chile by road, with direct flights to Santiago, Chile, from many European and other destinations as well as flights to other Latin American destinations, including Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Venezuela.

When travelling in a vehicle with your family or traveling in a rented car, you should always hire a company with a license to operate in CPO area. Most of them have their own agents and can give you advice as to how the process works. Most companies will be able to supply information on local transport options and car hire companies operating in this region. You can find all this information on their websites or through their advertising media. Many of them have websites and brochures that you can visit.

The weather in Copiapo is mostly temperate in summer and pleasant in winter, but can change abruptly in the southern part of the country in winter. The most important weather change point in the Copiapo region is the Atacamas National Park in June and July. The park provides tourists with a good opportunity to see the glaciers and the snow capped peaks.

There is a wide range of accommodation in Copiapo including hotel chains, self-catering facilities, holiday apartments, bed and breakfast units, holiday cottages and more. The climate in Copiapo is tropical and mild all year round, although there are some seasonal temperature variations in the south-eastern region that will make the north-eastern region in summer cooler than the central area.