Carrizal Bajo
Chile · Regi�n de AtacamaCL
Village in Atacama Region, Chile
Carrizal Bajo is a harbour and village in Atacama Region, Chile, located about 50 km north of the city of Huasco. Between May and August 1986 the Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front, the armed wing of the Communist Party of Chile, used the port to smuggle in weapons from Cuban ships anchored offshore. This was the largest weapon smuggle move during the whole military dictatorship period (1973–1990) in Chile and while most of the weapons were discovered by authorities some were moved to other parts of the country and came notably to be used in the 1986 assassination attempt on Augusto Pinochet. The weapons interned were US weapons obtained by Cuba from Vietnam.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -28.082, -71.147
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 14 m
Overview of Carrizal Bajo
Carrizal Bajo — a destination in Regi�n de Atacama, Chile — is worth a place on your map. What stands out most: water sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Carrizal Bajo
Water Sports in Carrizal Bajo
(1)Water Sports in Carrizal Bajo covers Windsurfing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Carrizal Bajo's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Carrizal Bajo
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Regi�n de Atacama plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Santiago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Carrizal Bajo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carrizal Bajo known for?
- Travellers associate Carrizal Bajo with water sports. It sits in Regi�n de Atacama, Chile.
- What can you do in Carrizal Bajo?
- Carrizal Bajo is tagged with Windsurfing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Carrizal Bajo?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
- Where is Carrizal Bajo located?
- Carrizal Bajo belongs to Regi�n de Atacama, Chile, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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