The city's cathedral has a striking three-tiered design rising over the main plaza.
Catedral de Copiapó
Norte Chico
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.53 MILES
In 2010, 33 miners were trapped more than 700m underground after a devastating collapse within the mountain where they'd been working. Following a…
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0.49 MILES
This catch-all museum provides an overview of the region's natural and human history, its mineral wealth, and key events that have shaped history over the…
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Museo Minero de Tierra Amarilla
10.03 MILES
To find out more about the region's geology, head 18km southeast of town to this private museum near the village of Tierra Amarilla. Surrounded by working…
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0.49 MILES
This catch-all museum provides an overview of the region's natural and human history, its mineral wealth, and key events that have shaped history over the…
2. Museo Minero de Tierra Amarilla
10.03 MILES
To find out more about the region's geology, head 18km southeast of town to this private museum near the village of Tierra Amarilla. Surrounded by working…
17.53 MILES
In 2010, 33 miners were trapped more than 700m underground after a devastating collapse within the mountain where they'd been working. Following a…