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Constructed in 1872, for a long period it was used as a loading dock. From there, the saltpeter was shipped in barges, which were in charge of transporting the ships that remained on tour in the bay. The unloading of supplies, merchandise and passengers that came to the city was also carried out. It also belonged to the Ferrocarriles Antofagasta-Bolivia company. He is currently waiting for the materialisation of the project –presented by the Gastronomic Profo- that will transform it into a tourist attraction with several palafito-style restaurants.



Its first name was Melbourne e Clark Saltpeter Pier. In 1855 it was called the official dock of the Antofagasta Salitres and Railways Company.



The Historic Wharf is a mandatory walk, but its entry into history is framed by the landing of the Chilean troops, commanded by Colonel Emilio Sotomayor on February 14, 1879, a milestone that marked the beginning of the War of the Pacific. At present it maintains all of its original facilities. Witnesses of the stories of iron structures and Oregon pine floors rest as mute there.

















In the downtown area of ​​the city.

Balmaceda with Bolivar



Antofagasta is 1,361 km away. north of Santiago de Chile, 205 km. from Calama and 564 from Copiapó. You can get:



By plane

There are daily frequencies from the national airport of Santiago de Chile. You can check the departure times.



By car

To get to Antofagasta from any point located to the south, you must travel along Route 5 north. From Copiapó it is 564 km. and from La Serena 898 km.



If you are traveling from the north, you must travel on Route 5 south. From Calama it is 205 km. and from Iquique 493 km.



By bus

There are daily frequencies from nearby cities. There are buses that leave from Santiago de Chile. Check with the respective Road Terminals.









It was declared a National Historic Monument on July 12, 1978. At present it is contemplated in a series of projects, among which its use in a gastronomic district stands out.

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