Pozo Almonte
Chile · Regi�n de Tarapac�CL
City and Commune in Tarapacá, Chile
Pozo Almonte is a city and commune of Chile located in the interior of Atacama Desert. It has been the capital of Tamarugal Province since this province was established in 2007. The city is located at 52 km (32 mi) from Tarapacá Region's capital, Iquique. It has over 15,000 inhabitants. The commune has an area of 13,766 km (8,554 mi) and borders the following communes: Iquique, Alto Hospicio, Huara, Pica, María Elena and Tocopilla.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,277
- Coordinates
- -20.256, -69.786
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 1072 m
Overview of Pozo Almonte
Pozo Almonte is the kind of tiny locality you find in Regi�n de Tarapac�, Chile. Around 9,277 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around culture, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,072 metres up.
Things to do in Pozo Almonte
Culture in Pozo Almonte
(6)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments, Museums and Religious Sites as culture options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Pozo Almonte.
Nature in Pozo Almonte
(6)Pozo Almonte's nature entries include Gardens, Natural Places, Nature, Parks and Rivers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pozo Almonte. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Pozo Almonte
(3)Looking for nightlife? Pozo Almonte has Bars, Events and Wine Bars. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Pozo Almonte's own activity tags.
Adventure in Pozo Almonte
(2)Looking for adventure? Pozo Almonte has Adventure Parks and Theme Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Pozo Almonte's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Pozo Almonte
(2)Under water sports, Pozo Almonte is tagged with Bodyboard and Water Sports. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Pozo Almonte's own activity tags.
Family in Pozo Almonte
(1)Family in Pozo Almonte covers Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Pozo Almonte.
Wellness in Pozo Almonte
(1)Pozo Almonte's wellness entries include Farms. It is a direct read of Pozo Almonte's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Pozo Almonte
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Pozo Almonte viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Regi�n de Tarapac� plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Santiago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Pozo Almonte that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pozo Almonte known for?
- Travellers associate Pozo Almonte with culture, nature and nightlife. It sits in Regi�n de Tarapac�, Chile and counts about 9,277 residents.
- What can you do in Pozo Almonte?
- Pozo Almonte is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments, Museums and Religious Sites, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Pozo Almonte?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Pozo Almonte viable all year.
- Where is Pozo Almonte located?
- Pozo Almonte belongs to Regi�n de Tarapac�, Chile, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
More about Pozo Almonte
Info about Pozo Almonte, Regi�n de Tarapac� (Chile)
Pozo Almonte is a region of Regi�n de Tarapac�, with country Chile (CL).
It is also called Pozo Almonte, its latitude is -20.2558500, and longitude -69.7863000.
With a population of 9.277 occupants, this city timezone is America/Santiago (America/Santiago_cet).
For your trip to Pozo Almonte you can water parks, wine bars, farms, natural places, nature, monuments, ancient ruins, religious sites, theme parks, adventure parks, museums, gardens, parks, rivers, water sports, bodyboard, events, bars, statues, historical sites, scenic roads in Chile.
More details about Pozo Almonte in Chile (CL)
It is the capital of Tamarugal Province.
In Pozo Almonte there are 9.277 occupants, related to 2017 census.
Its dimension is 5 sq. km. so it is very small town , nice travel destination for people that are searching for small places for an economic location on a travel, an incredibly quite area with no confusion common in big urban areas. In this town you can find cheap hotels due to its low rooms prices, so this is why you and your travel companions could have it like your base to visit all Chile and Pozo Almonte near places.
Pozo Almonte elevation above sea level, that is meters above sea level (M A.S.L.) is about 1072 mt. For this this city is the perfect destination when you love high areas to go to in your next trip or are willing to do adventure in the nature while on a travel away from home.
If you need data about this city you can have a look at Pozo Almonte official website http://www.municipalidadpozoalmonte.cl .
Interactive Pozo Almonte (Chile) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Pozo Almonte, Regi�n de Tarapac� Chile (CL).
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