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San Francisco de Chiu Chiu
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San Francisco de Chiu Chiu, or simply Chiu Chiu, is a village located about 30 km (19 mi) northeast of the city of Calama, in El Loa Province of Chile's northern Antofagasta Region. It lies at an elevation of 2,525 m (8,284 ft) above sea level, close to the confluence of the Loa and Salado rivers.
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San Francisco de Chiu Chiu Church, built in the 17th century, is the main attraction in the village.