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Camarones

Camarones is a city and commune in the region of Arica y Parinacota in Chile. It forms part of the administrative province of Arica and has a population of 1,220. Its municipality seat is in the town of Cuyo, located next to the Chile Highway 5. Cuyo is the administrative center of the commune and a place of rest for travellers. The main towns are Codpa and Caleta Camarones. The latter is a fishing inlet of only 44 inhabitants. Codpa is the largest town in the commune, located from the city of Arica. It is an entirely rural commune with almost no tourist activity, and is well-known for its uncharted areas. The only African American community in Chile is located in Camarones.

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