Calama Travel Guide
Chile
Calama is a city of 143,084 people in northern Chile, in the Atacama Desert. Its inland setting gives it a very dry climate, with generally sunny days and cooler nights.
Most air travellers arrive at El Loa Airport (CJC), which serves the city. Calama is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.
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Pays in CLP
Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 133
Dial code +56
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.
Best time to visit Calama
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25°0Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Calama
Salar de Talabre
17.8 km away
Things to do in Calama
Estadio Municipal de Calama
stadium arena
1.1 km
Estadio Luis Becerra Constanzo
stadium arena
1.6 km
Casino Sol Calama
casino
0.7 km
Marina del Sol Calama
casino
0.7 km
Teatro Municipal de Calama
theatre venue
0.9 km
Coney Jump
park
1 km
Parroquia Jesus Obrero
christian place of worship
1.3 km
Comunidad Cristiana Calama
christian place of worship
1.9 km
Getting there
El Loa Airport · 5 km
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