Punta Achurra (Atacama N Chile)

Punta Achurra (Atacama N Chile)

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Punta Achurra (Atacama N Chile)
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Characteristics

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Description

Punta Achurra, about 6 NM S of Cabo Falso Punta de Azucar, is low and rounded.

The W and S sides of Punta Achurra are fringed with above and below-water rocks, and yachts should remain at least 0.5 NM off the point. 

A light is shown from Punta Achurra.

2012/12/28
Update
Joëlle
Punta Achurra, à environ 6 MN au S de Cabo Falso Punta de Azucar, est bas et arrondi. 

Les côtés W et S de la pointe sont entourés de rochers immergés et émergés et les yacchts doivent rester à plus de 0,5 MN au large de cette pointe.

Un phare se trouve sur cette pointe.

2012/12/28
Update
Joëlle
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