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 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.
Punta Las Animas closes S Chanaral bay. It is low and rocky.
Punta Las Animas ferme au S la baie de Chanaral. Elle est basse et rocheuse.
