Caichinque

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Caichinque

The complex is visible at the centre of the image. Salar de Capur (left) and Salar de Talar (right).
Elevation 4,450 metres (14,600 ft)
Location Chile
Range Andes
Coordinates 23°57′0″S 67°44′0″W / -23.95, -67.73333
Type Stratovolcanoes
Last eruption Unknown

Caichinque is a volcanic complex lying between Salar de Talar and Salar de Capur, in the high Andean plateau of the Antofagasta Region, in Chile. It is located southwest of the Salar de Atacama and is part of a chain of volcanoes forming the main branch of the Andes in this area.

Lobe on Salar de Talar (Talar Salt Flat)
Lobe on Salar de Talar (Talar Salt Flat)

Route CH-23 is an approach road to the volcano area.

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