The Atlas Obscura Guide To Copiapó

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Copiapó, Chile

Updated July 12, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Copiapó

Fool's gold.

Copiapó, Chile

Museo Mineralógico (Mineralogical Museum)

One of the world's most complete mineralogical collections.

The Copiapó.

Copiapó, Chile

The Copiapó

South America's oldest surviving locomotive.

Statue of Juan Godoy.

Copiapó, Chile

Statue of Juan Godoy

A monument of the man who spurred Copiapó's silver mining industry.

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