Chile Destinations Bahia Inglesa (English Bay). Caldera, Copiapo, Atacama Region

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Rocas de la Bahía Hotel
Bahía Inglesa

Hotel located by the sea and close to the historical Caldera Port. All rooms have balconies overlooking the ocean.

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Chagall Hotel

Copiapó

Elegant, prestigious hotel located in Copiapó city center. Ideal for tourists and businessmen.

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Hotel Antay & Casino

Copiapó

Antay is the first Casino & five star hotel in Atacama. It is a great starting point for visiting this beautiful region.

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Bahía Inglesa

It is a small holiday resort known for its white sand beaches and warm, calm waters. Its name remembers an English corsair named, Edward David, whose ship reached this coast in 1687. The beach is approximately 12 kms long.

Regarding accomodation, there are several options like cabins, campsites, houses, and hotels in Bahía Inglesa to be rented throughout the season. The local gastronomy is primarily based on seafood, the main varieties being oysters, flounders, and albacores. The most important restaurants and services are located in Caldera, just a couple of miles from the locale.

To get to Bahía Inglesa you must first get to Copiapó, either renting a car or buying a plane ticket. From Copiapó you can also rent a car to get to this beach.

Useful Information

Location
Atacama Region, 80 km (50 mi) northeast of Copiapó. 6 km. (3.75 mi) south of Caldera.

When to go
Year-round.

Attractions
Beaches, culinary tour.

How to get there
From Santiago to Copiapó by airplane, public transportation or car. From Caldera by way of the Desierto de Atacama Airport, located 20 kms. south of the city of Caldera and 60 kms. from Copiapó. From Copiapo to Bahia Inglesa take the Panamerican Highway to the northeast, after 66 km there is a 6 km detour to Bahia Inglesa.

Activities
Hiking
Windsurfing
Sea kayak
Swimming.

Services
Food, lodging, transportation, roads, restaurants.

Surroundings
Caldera
Playa de la Virgen
Puerto Viejo