La Negra Antofagasta

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La Negra is a small industrial complex 22 km. east of Antofagasta, Chile after crossing the coastal mountain range. Among La Negra industries, the two major ones are Altonorte, a copper smelter refinery, and a cement plant, Inacesa. It offers basic services for truckers and travelers in general.

La Negra is also the intersection of the Pan-American Highway and the road from Antofagasta to Escondida Mine. Coordinates: 23°46′48″S, 70°19′11.99″W