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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works- WHS Miracle Of Chile

Sheeba Vinay
Last updated: February 10, 2022 7:45 PM
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Sheeba Vinay is a writer by profession. Her write-ups have been published in Lokmat Times, TOI and various platforms like Women's Web, Momspresso, Storymirror, India Imagine...
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Chile is a place with abundant World-Historical places and sites.  We have looked upon cities that are famous for heritage travel. Chile in particular is our priority this week and we have been looking into some extraordinary places there. Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works is a uniquely beautiful spot that also has immense cultural significance. It makes a perfect tourism and travel space out of Chile. So, let’s get to know more about the spot and explore the unknown facet of the place.

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About Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, ChileHistory of other aspectsProtection of the placeIntegrity and authenticity of the placeChile as Tourism

About Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Chile

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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are known for their saltpeter works. These works have given ways in creating a unique and separate culture by the workers from different cities. Thus the spot has an amalgamation of cultures from Peru and Bolivia other than Chile. And that has created a culture with rich language and unity.

The Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works also have a historical background of the struggle for justice and social intolerance. Now to protect and preserve this struggle and efforts the place has been listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Also Read: Valparaíso-The WHS And The Jewel Of The Pacific

History of other aspects

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The history of the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works goes back centuries. The spot is located in the most remote area of Chile. And it is said that most of the people at that time worked in a very distressed condition. The weather was intolerable and the work environment was much hostile. And this continued for 60 years. However, this was to create a world-class fertilizer of sodium nitrate.

The place also keeps the best work on producing the best. But it is said that the working condition and the natural calamity like earthquakes allowed the spot to remain underdeveloped. And now the place has been inscribed in the World Heritage Site.

Also Read: Travel the Capital and Historic City of Sucre at Bolivia

Protection of the place

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The Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are listed as the World Heritage Site for preserving the efforts of the workers. Hence it is mandatory to keep track of keeping the heritage site intact and well maintained. And the efforts taken by the government and the private bodies are worth a mark. The main efforts are taken by the authorities of Saltpeter Museum Corporation in collaboration with National Monuments Council. And the Priority Interventions Plan under the Outstanding Universal Value is taken for the integrity of the place.

The Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are taken care of from getting corrosion due to changing weather and climate change. And ardent steps are taken to prevent the aforesaid. Also, the desert area and the landscape surrounding the property are taken care of.

Also Read: Rapa Nui National Park-A Indigenous WHS Of Chile

Integrity and authenticity of the place

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There are few more saltpeter works at Pampa, yet the main two works of Chile remain well preserved. The date and the construction timings are accurate to a large extent. The authenticity of the place is marked with the culture and the preciseness of the spot. And the spot has been marked as a heritage site keeping the landscape in mind. The dessert area surrounding the place is well maintained to preserve the place.

And this creates a magnificent authenticity of the place. Recently the government has removed the spot from the endangered site. This was due to the progress in the management of the authority and the local government.

Also Read: Visit the Archaeological site of Fuerte de Samaipata

Chile as Tourism

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The country of Chile is a place full of surprises. This South American country is a classic example of architectural beauty. With Neoclassical cathedral and architecture of the national museum is what attracts tourism. The Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are situated in Pampa in Chile region. And this site makes a perfect tourism site. This place is listed in the United Nations World Heritage Site.  And they are maintaining a high level of maintenance to preserve the historical significance and mineral-rich place for future tourism.

The Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are works of cultural unity and industrial efficiency. This has been a great development in the 19th century, with effect to the industrial growth. The sudden change of the workers working conditions and the climate change impact neutralized the work to some great extent.

Also Read: Interesting Things To Know Before Travelling to Chile

It is mandatory for travel lovers to explore such World Heritage Site to create awareness. Chile is such a wonderful place with several heritage sites and travel destinations. Architectural explorations and extraordinary landscapes attract tourists worldwide. The Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are one example of sustainable tourism. Till you ponder over it, it’s a bye from me!

Bon Voyage…

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BySheeba Vinay
Sheeba Vinay is a writer by profession. Her write-ups have been published in Lokmat Times, TOI and various platforms like Women's Web, Momspresso, Storymirror, India Imagine and SHEROES. She was in the top five "Most Promising Blogger" in Orangefloweraward2020, Women's Web and won Literoma Samman 2020. Sheeba Vinay is the founder of WeTalk, a writing community for budding writers and author of Children's ebook with Storyweaver, Pratham Publication. Read her travel blogs at Indiaimagine.com
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