ANTOFAGASTA • E-FREE TRANSLATION.COM • Definition of Antofagasta

... territory, however, belonged to Bolivia, which is, as you know, the ally of Peru. Now, the Bolivian Government is also ready to surrender that land; but a large portion of the population will not hear of it being given up, since their only port, Antofagasta, is situated upon it. These—rebels, I suppose I may call them, are trying to displace the president of Bolivia in order to put in power a man who will not accede to the Chilian demands; but Dr Ladislao Cabrera is too strong for the rebels, ...

— Under the Chilian Flag - A Tale of War between Chili and Peru • Harry Collingwood