Punta Obispo, S punta Flamenquito, is overwhelmed by a rock, on its N side, immersed with less than 10 m.
Islote Blanco at about 1 NM SW of Punta Obispo, is a good landmark.
Bahia Copiapo lies S Punta Vial up to punta Dallas, even more in S. It is bordered to the center by a sandy beach and by rocks at each end. Copiapo was once a shipping ore port, but it is no longer used such as such because of the poor anchorage and landing ...
Chanaral is a small coastal city founded in 1833, near a copper mine. It occupies the SE end of the Chanaral bay. It has a small harbour that is important for the shipment of copper and ores.
The port is located in the area of Punta Blanca with a length of 38 m by 20 m wide ...
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.
Isla Pan de Azucar ("Sugar Loaf") is about 0,5 NM offshore with its E extremity. The island appears light brown and whitish in color. There are two peaks on the island, with the highest near the center. Above-water rocks extend nearly 0.5 NM NW from the island. The outermost ...
Punta Flamenquito is low, rocky and surrounded by several islets which lie 0,5 NM offshore.
Punta Flamenquito est basse, rocheuse et entourée par plusieurs îlots qui sétendent à 0,5 MN au large. 
