⛏ Tres Puntas

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Tres Puntas is silver deposit and mine in Chile's Atacama Region. It is located 80 km north of the regional capital Copiapó. It ows its name from the skyline of three hills nearby that are visible from the road affar. Tres Puntas was discovered in 1848 sparking the largest silver rush in Chile since Chañarcillo was discovered in 1832. The deposit was discovered by Miguel Osorio but came to be owned by Apolinario Soto.

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Tres Puntas is located in Chile, in Americas.

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