Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile
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This impressive sculpture that seems to say hello or goodbye is located in the Atacama desert, 75 km south of the city of Antofagasta. This desert located in the north of Chile is known to be the driest and most arid in the world.
The Hand of the Desert was built by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrázabal Covarrubias in the early 90's and was inaugurated on March 28, 1992. It is built with iron and cement, is 11 meters high and is located at 1100 meters above the sea level.
La Mano del Desierto is located 75 km south of the city of Antofagasta, 300 m next to Ruta 5 Norte, a road that can be accessed. The closest point of reference is the Ciudad Empresarial La Negra.
From Antofagasta, it can be accessed by Route CH-26 and Route CH-28, which connect with Route 5
It is a tourist visit point for travelers who circulate on Route CH-5 (Pan-American Highway).
La Mano del Desierto is considered by many to be Mario Irarrázabal's masterpiece.
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