Copiapó is a city located in the Atacama Region, in northern Chile.
It is located about 800 kilometers north of Santiago de Chile, the capital of the country, and is the provincial capital of the Province of Copiapó.
The city is known for being an important mining center and for its colonial architecture, which can be seen in buildings such as the Cathedral of San Francisco de Asís and the Casa de la Cultura de Atacama.
In addition, it has numerous museums that offer an insight into the heritage and history of the region.
Among the natural attractions of the area are the Huasco Valley, which has beautiful landscapes and small towns in the region, and the Nevado Tres Cruces National Park, where you can see impressive mountains, glaciers and lakes.
To get to Copiapó, you can take a flight from Santiago to the Atacama Desert Airport, which is located about 50 kilometers from the city.
It is also possible to arrive by bus from various cities in the country, such as Santiago and Antofagasta.
See more about the history of Copiapó
See also information on Santiago de Chile y Antofagasta.
