Chile
Copec Caldera Norte Copiapó
Fuel Station
Large modern Copec station with 24-hour diesel and gasoline, convenience store, and clean restrooms. Popular staging point for overlanders running Salar de Pedernales routes or heading north to the Altiplano. Truck-friendly layout with easy access for rigs with trailers, plus tire pressure check station and basic automotive fluids.
Located at the northern edge of Copiapó on the Pan-American Highway. Well-stocked convenience store carries jerky, energy drinks, and basic camping supplies. Last reliable fuel before remote desert routes — fill up here and carry extra for high-altitude circuits where consumption increases significantly.
24-hour fuel hub for Atacama Desert routes
Place Details
| Type | Fuel Station |
|---|---|
| Street address | Ruta 5 Norte Km 806, Caldera, Atacama Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Copiapó, Atacama |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Private |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |
Location
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