Botadero de Sales de Descarte

Botadero de Sales de Descarte is a landfill in , , . Botadero de Sales de Descarte is situated near the locality , as well as near the town .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works and Pozo Almonte.

Locality
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are two former saltpeter refineries located in northern . They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, as a testament to the historical importance of saltpeter mining in Chile and the culture and social agenda that developed around it in the late 19th century.

Town
Photo: Efim, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city and commune of Chile located in the interior of . It has been the capital of since this province was established in 2007. is situated 4½ km southeast of Botadero de Sales de Descarte.

Botadero de Sales de Descarte

Latitude
-20.22436° or 20° 13′ 28″ south
Longitude
-69.80311° or 69° 48′ 11″ west
Operator
COSAYACH Exportadora S.A.
Open location code
57FGQ5GW+7Q
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1230970901
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­landfill
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­spoil_heap
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Museo de Sitio Oficinas Salitreras Humberstone y Santa Laura and Garden.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Planta de Beneficio de Sales de Nitrato Faena Cala-Cala and Planta de Envasado.

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