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City and Commune in Atacama, Chile
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Caldera is a town of 16,000 people (2012) on the coast of Northern Chile. It has a pleasant main square and some beaches, but most people going to the beach head to nearby Bahía Inglesa.
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A picturesque and lovely yet windy beach if you just want to enjoy the view, sun and maybe a beer at one of the bars facing the sea.
A set of pitch black rocks in between sand of shells along the beach, where you can find many pecten shells of up to 10 cm in diameter.
In the hot middle of nowhere about 1 km from the beach, an outdoor museum for fossils of penquins, sharks, crocodiles, whales and much more.
"English Bay" has a population of 135 inhabitants (2002), it is named for the visit made by the English pirate Edward Davis. It is known particularly for its white sands and warm waters, in addition to good infrastructure for receiving both domestic and foreign visitors. There are camping facilities, hotels, restaurants and summer houses that can be rented on the spot. In the bay is an underwater museum.
Sort of an institution as far as empanadas go in Caldera.
Some good local cuisine.
Nice sea views and seafood.
Great waterfront restaurant with indoor or outdoor seating and great views of the beach. Marketed as a Thai restaurant, but the cuisine is a bit more eclectic than that.
Juices, drinks, cocktails, and snacks. Computers with internet (CLP$600/hour or so) and wi-fi!
Simple accommodation; you can use the kitchen.
Cute lodge by the water with nice architecture and simple accommodations. Each apartment has a kitchen and access to the patio with firepits and barbecues. The owners (Rodrigo and Andrea) are extremely friendly and accommodating.
Exchanges money at very competitive rates.
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