museum
Humberstone Saltpeter Works
Abandoned UNESCO-listed nitrate town in the Atacama beside Ruta 16 east of Iquique, preserved as an open-air museum.
6 km · about 10 min drive
South AmericaChileTarapacá
Pozo Almonte
Tarapacá, Chile · South America
About Pozo Almonte
Pozo Almonte is worth a stop: 35 minutes from Huara, 43km from Geoglifos de Pintados.
Pozo Almonte is in Tarapacá, Chile, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Huara, about 29 km away.
Pozo Almonte (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈposo alˈmonte]) is a city and commune of Chile located in the interior of Atacama Desert. It has been the capital of Tamarugal Province since this province was established in 2007. The city is located at 52 km (32 mi) from Tarapacá Region's capital, Iquique. It has over 15,000Read more
inhabitants. The commune has an area of 13,766 km (8,554 mi) and borders the following communes: Iquique, Alto Hospicio, Huara, Pica, María Elena and Tocopilla (the last two being in Tocopilla Province).
Mining company Cosayach extracts iodine and nitrate in the commune and processes it in the village of Cala-Cala.
Where to Stay in Pozo Almonte
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Pozo Almonte.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Pozo Almonte.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pozo Almonte?
Within an hour or so of Pozo Almonte: Humberstone Saltpeter Works (6 km), Geoglifos de Pintados (43 km).
Where is Pozo Almonte?
Pozo Almonte is in Tarapacá, Chile, about 29 km from Huara.
Road trip
Drive to Pozo Almonte
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Pozo Almonte. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 16,878
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- Tarapacá
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Coordinates
- -20.2558, -69.7863
Tags
Worth the detour from Pozo Almonte
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Geoglifos de Pintados
Hillside geoglyph field of over 400 figures in the Pampa del Tamarugal, visible from a marked turnoff on Ruta 5.
43 km · about 50 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Pozo Almonte.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Pozo Almonte.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.