Caleta Hornos

Caleta Los Hornos is a seaside town in the commune of La Higuera, in Elqui Province, in the extreme north of the Coquimbo Region, Chile. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by the Atacama Region and lies 36 kilometres north of the city of La Serena on the Ruta 5 Norte highway.

Caleta Los Hornos
Town
View of Caleta Los Hornos


Caleta Los Hornos
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 29°30′S 71°16′W
CountryChile
RegionCoquimbo
ProvinceElqui
SeatLa Higuera
Area
  Total61.9 km2 (23.9 sq mi)
Sex
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 +
Websitemunilahiguera.cl

The population of the town is dispersed along the coastline, with fishing a major source of income. The place is also a tourist destination, with visitors coming for the coastal setting and recreational fishing.

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