'''Calama''' is in the region of Antofagasta in northern Chile.

Get in

By Bus

There are frequent bus connections to Antofagasta (2 hours).

By Train

If the nearby '''salt plains''' appeal, take the 3 or 4 day '''train ride''' to Bolivia (bring warm clothes!). The amazing train is essentially a cargo train that carries a handful of Bolivian peasants between the coast and the altiplano, but it provides an incredible vista.

The train to Bolivia runs 2 times a week. Visit FCA's (Ferro Carril Andino) web site for information on schedules and fees.

'''Edited info: This train service has stpped. There are no trains from Bolivia to Calama Chile. The FCA website takes you to train service from Lima to Huamcayo in Peru.'''

Get around

Calama is not large, but there is not so much to do, so one is likely to take buses or collectivos (shared taxis, that run specific routes) both fairly cheap.

See

Get a taxi in the city centre to '''Chuquicamata'''. It is an enormous mine open to the sky. There is a free tour to the mine, its worth visiting.

Do

There's a small amusement park for children off the main square in town.

And you can go to the mall. There's a movie theater there, but be warned, all the movies are in Spanish.

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Get out

San Pedro de Atacama is two hours away by bus.