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Caldera is a town on the coast of Northern Chile. It has a pleasant main square and some beaches, but most people going to the beach head to nearby Bahía Inglesa.

[edit] Get in

There is a bus station about two blocks from the main square. In addition, all buses going to and from Copiapó can let you off near Caldera on Route 5. It's about a 30 minute walk to the center.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

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[edit][add listing] Eat

• Santa Isabel, (two blocks north from main square). For all your supermarket needs.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Kavana, Carvallo, 299A (a block or two away from the main square, towards Route 5). Juices, drinks, cocktails, and snacks. Computers with internet ($600/hour or so) and wi-fi!  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Residencial Millaray, Cosiño, 331 (on the square). Simple accomodation, you can use the kitchen. 7000-8000.  edit

[edit] Cope

There is a woman who does a laundry service out of her house. If you are in the main square facing the church, walk up (south) on the street on the right of the church. In about 2 or 3 blocks, there is a sign for Lavandería and it has the address. You can also ask, everyone seems to know it.

[edit] Get out

• Bahía Inglesa - a lovely yet windy beach about 20 minutes away by collectivo. Costs about $1000 to get there.

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