La Esperanza
La Esperanza is a mine in La Higuera, Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region and has an elevation of 1,779 metres.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include La Silla Observatory and Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope.
La Silla Observatory
Research institute
La Silla Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Chile with three telescopes built and operated by the European Southern Observatory. Several other telescopes are also located at the site and are partly maintained by ESO. La Silla Observatory is situated 3 km north of La Esperanza.
Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope
Building
The Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope is a 15-metre diameter radio telescope. It is located at the La Silla Observatory in Chile. Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope is situated 2 km north of La Esperanza.
La Esperanza
- Type: Mine
- Description: mine in Coquimbo Region, Chile
- Category: industry
- Location: La Higuera, Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-29.28333° or 29° 17′ south
Longitude
-70.73333° or 70° 44′ west
Elevation
1,779 metres (5,837 feet)
Open location code
572FP788+MM
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“La Esperanza” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “La Esperanza (minahan sa Chile, Coquimbo)”
- Cebuano: “La Esperanza”
- Swedish: “La Esperanza (gruva i Chile, Región de Coquimbo)”
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