La Portada

La Portada (Spanish: "The Gateway") is a natural arch on the coast of Chile, 18 km (11 mi) north of Antofagasta. It is one of fifteen natural monuments included among the protected areas of Chile.

La Portada Natural Monument
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
La Portada Natural Monument
LocationAntofagasta Region, Chile
Coordinates23°30′23″S 70°25′37″W
Area0.3127 km2
Governing bodyCorporación Nacional Forestal

There is another similar but smaller structure in the spa town of Pucatrihue, Osorno Province.

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