Chanaval, Chile is a small coastal town in the Atacama region of Chile. This town has quite a few local attractions for you to see and explore. Tourists generally head straight for towns such as San Pedro de Atacama and Pucon, without visiting Chanaval, Chile. However, the general impression that the town has nothing much to offer is misplaced.
This famous colorful town of Chanaval is known amongst the locals for a wide variety of reasons. As it has not been touched by modernity, the town is considered by many as unspoiled and retains much of traditionalism. Unlike other towns in the city, this town of Chanaval has no high-rise buildings. This enhances the laid back appearance of the town. The town has such an old warm charm that, once here, tourists will feel the clock has turned back for them.
On the arid hills of the town is a well known lighthouse. It casts a beam over the town during the night. It is a spectacle to watch at night. During the day and night, there is a lively, bustling atmosphere on the narrow streets of the town. Though Chanaval is a coastal town, it is not a typical seaside resort. This is because the presence of the industries has contaminated the waters of the surrounding ocean.
At a short distance to the north of the town lies the Pan de Azucar National Park. It can easily be reached from Chanaval. A gravel road leads along the ocean to the Park. Many visitors make a tour to this place by a bicycle. They spend the night at Caleta Pan de Azúcar or camp on the mountains.
Another major attraction close to the area is Isla Pan de Azucar. The famous Humboldt penguins breed on this island. The island can be reached by boat from the mainland. However tourists are not allowed to leave the boat.Caleta Pan de Azucar is a famous diving spot near the town. Here divers can explore parts of the wharf, the loading crane and other things below the water. On the slopes of the mountain nearby an extraordinary fauna can be observed.
Detailed online information on Chanaval, Chile can be obtained on travel.mapsofworld.
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