'La Negra' is a small industrial complex 22 km. east of
Antofagasta,
Chile after crossing coastal mountain rage. Among ''La Negra'' industries, the two major ones are ''Altonorte'', a
copper smelter refinery, and a cement plant, ''Inacesa''. Has basic services for truckers and travelers in general.
'La Negra' is also the intersection of
Pan-American Highway and the road from
Antofagasta to
Escondida Mine.