The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Antofagasta Chile

Remembering the peculiar name of Antofagasta often seems to be quite difficult for English speaker. Nevertheless, one of the wealthiest cities in Chile is fast also becoming one of the most visited, and the memories you create here, and photos you take away, will ensure that you never again forget the name antipasto… sorry… Antofagasta.

1. The Museum of Antofagasta

Museum

Before walking into the center of town, swing by the seafront and visit the Museum of Antofagasta to learn about the history of the city you are about to explore. Located in the old Antofagasta Customs Office, this museum has two stories, 12 separate areas, and over 10,000 historic pieces and artifacts from pre-Hispanic times.

2. The Huanchaca Ruins Museum

Museum, Ruins

Antofagasta has grown around the Huanchaca ruins, which are located at the southern outskirts of the city and look like relics from an ancient civilization, when in fact they are from a much more recent era. As business expanded from Bolivia in the 19th century, Antofagasta become a hotbed for mining, and Huanchaca had a brief part in its history as the refinery was opened for work in 1893, but it was then abandoned less than a decade later, in 1902.

Mercado Central and Mall Plaza Antofagasta

You’ll find unique, local clothing and accessories in the local market, and high-end fashion in the Mall Plaza Antofagasta. The central market in Antofagasta is hard to miss, as it is one of the most impressive buildings in town, and the Mall Plaza Antofagasta backs right onto the ocean and offers a terrific outdoor café.

Mercado Central, Osso, Antofagasta

Mall Plaza Antofagasta, Balmaceda, 2355