Calama: Chuquicamata open-pit copper mine

ROCKHOUNDING RESTRICTED DOCUMENTED

Where: Andes · South America · approx. -22.31, -68.9 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Rockhounding locality: the world's largest open-pit copper excavation, type locality for several copper minerals and a Codelco company-town time capsule

What turns up: eyes-only: the 1 km deep pit, giant haul trucks, abandoned Chuquicamata company town; buy atacamite and copper specimens from Calama and San Pedro mineral dealers

Access: Restricted.

Codelco-controlled: visits only on the free guided tour booked ahead by email through Codelco's Calama visitor office, ID required, strictly eyes-only, no sampling anywhere on the property

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Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.