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Coquimbo

Welcome to Coquimbo, Chile, where stunning coastal views meet vibrant culture! Stroll along the colorful marina, feast on fresh seafood, and catch the sunset at La Herradura beach. Don’t miss the iconic Cruz del Tercer Milenio for breathtaking panoramas! With its charming vibe and warm locals, Coquimbo is the perfect playground for sun-seekers and adventure lovers alike!

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Elqui Valley Gestion Inmobiliaria

Nestled in the stunning Elqui Valley, Elqui Valley Gestion Inmobiliaria is your go-to spot for discovering dream properties in La Serena! With a vibrant atmosphere on Av. Juan Cisternas, 2283, they’re ready to help you find the perfect vacation home or investment. So grab your sunglasses and let the adventure begin in this sun-soaked paradise! 🌞🏡

Landmark3.9/5

La Serena Beach Hostel

Nestled along the stunning coastline, La Serena Beach Hostel offers a vibrant blend of relaxed beach vibes, local culture, and breathtaking ocean views, making it a quintessential spot for travelers seeking adventure and community in Coquimbo.

Landmark4.2/5

Faro de La Serena

Located in La Serena, Coquimbo, Faro Monumental on Avda. Fco de Aguirre is a charming lighthouse offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1953, it stands 28 meters tall and is a popular spot for tourists to snap some Insta-worthy pics. Don't forget to check out the nearby Plaza de Armas for some local treats!

Eat$$$4.1/5

Restaurante La Tabla

Restaurante La Tabla offers a delightful fusion of traditional Chilean flavors and fresh local ingredients, all served against the stunning backdrop of La Serena’s coastline—making it an iconic destination for both locals and visitors.

Eat5/5

Chocolatería El Alquimista - Alchemist chocolates

Chocolatería El Alquimista in Coquimbo enchants visitors with its artisanal chocolates that blend unique local flavors, making each bite a magical experience worth savoring.

Cafe4.1/5

Cafeteria Mall Vivo La Cantera

Drink$$$4.4/5

Pub La Rocca

Eat$$$4.5/5

ZGarden Bar / Zex Paladar / ZG Events /ZSpace

Stays

Stay4.5/5

Hotelera Hostal Del Mar Limitada

Nestled in Coquimbo, Hotelera Hostal Del Mar Limitada offers a charming blend of coastal views and warm hospitality, making it an iconic retreat for travelers seeking a peaceful seaside getaway.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Hotel Club LSRNA

Located oceanfront and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Hotel Club La Serena is the perfect place to relax and enjoy with your partner, family, or friends. It features an outdoor pool, spacious green areas, and free parking exclusively for guests. Its rooms have wooden floors and contemporary décor, offering a 32’’ plasma TV with cable, free WiFi, and, in some cases, a private balcony with ocean views. The Brisa Restaurant stands out for its selection of fresh meats and seafood. Every morning, a buffet breakfast is served to start the day right.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Hotel Costa Real

Featuring an outdoor pool and a restaurant serving fine international cuisine, Hotel Costa Real offers rooms in La Serena. Guests will find free WiFi on the premises. Guests are served a complimentary buffet breakfast daily. Each room features a private bathroom with free toiletries and a terrace offering city views. Every room is also fitted with a minibar, a flat-screen cable TV, and a safety deposit box. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Other facilities offered at Hotel Costa Real include meeting rooms, an event hall, a tour desk and luggage storage. Hotel Costa Real is located 3 blocks from La Serena's main street and the bus terminal. The airport of La Serena is a 15-minute drive away.

Stay$$$$3/5

Casino Enjoy Coquimbo

The Hotel de la Bahía is located in the city of Coquimbo, in front of the ocean offering views and access to the beach. With a sea view, it offers comfort and high-level services. Rooms at Enjoy Coquimbo are spacious and feature panoramic ocean or city views. All rooms include LCD cable TV, a seating area and a work desk and Wi Fi. They can also enjoy the access to the property’s casino, where you can find two bar, Blend and Soe and the OVO nightclub. Additionally can find 1 buffet restaurant, Santerra. The hotel is situaded just 7 km from La Serena city center. La Florida Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site.

Stay4.1/5

Apart Hotel Serena Beach

Things To Do
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4.8/5

6 h 30 mins

La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch, Shore Excursion

7 hours tour. Explore the city of La Serena, Chile's second oldest city, full of history and colonial architectural elements that adorn their facades and streets, like churches, important buildings and The lighthouse of La Serena. Visit the city of Coquimbo, famous port surrounded with stories and traditions of the sea. Be part of the history of the fourth Region through this tour, which runs from Incas and Diaguitas civilization to pirates and corsairs.

$400.00

4.4/5

2 h 50 mins

Discover Coquimbo : an unforgettable tour

Our taxi tour is a window to the beauty and history of Coquimbo. With unique panoramic views, you will discover the essence of this charming coastal city from the comfort of our taxi. From the Plaza Los Ángeles Viewpoint in Playa La Herradura, you will immerse yourself in the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. This experience will captivate you with its combination of nature and culture, offering you an unparalleled vision of the Chilean coast. Don't miss this opportunity to create unforgettable memories. Book now and get ready for a unique adventure in Coquimbo!

$279.00

4.3/5

Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises

Get ready to immerse yourself in the cultural, historical and natural richness of La Serena and Coquimbo with our exciting city tour designed especially for cruise ship passengers. From the moment you set foot off the ship, you will be greeted by the warm welcome of our team of expert tour guides and drivers, ready to take you on a fascinating journey through these charming coastal towns.

$120.00

3.9/5

La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short Cruise Excursion

CITY TOUR AVAILABLE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY We tour the most beautiful and representative places of Coquimbo and La Serena. Coquimbo charms with stories of privateers and pirates, the beauty of its coastlines, its heritage character represented in the English Quarter, the Cross of the Third Millennium, a Catholic religious monument and the best viewpoint of Coquimbo, with a 360° view, where you can observe from the heights this beautiful port. Its extensive coastline connects La Serena to the north and the South with a wide variety of beaches, coves and spas. La Serena attracts by its neocolonial architectural style, its limestone churches, marble statues on a long avenue, viewpoints, parks and the Monumental Lighthouse, characteristic symbol of the city. Just be part of this great adventure. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY JAPANESE GARDEN KOKORO NO NIWA CLOSED MONDAYS

$128.00

5/5

40 mins

Alcohuaz Signature Wine Tasting

This experience takes place on the terrace of the sale room, with an unsurpassed view of the Elqui Valley, where accompanied by local guides, you will know about philosophy of ancestral production, explaining why the radiant sun and extreme altitude allow to create wines with an unrepeatable freshness and character. Sitting in a natural setting surrounded by Andean summits, you will taste a selection of wines learning to identify mineral notes and how granite soil brings flavor to each glass. This visit is not only a technical tasting; it is an invitation to disconnect from the world and understand the soul of the mountain through the senses. It is the perfect destination for those who seek authenticity, quality and a landscape that takes the breath away.

$30.00

5/5

Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo

The Elqui Valley, a resplendent cultural treasure in the heart of Chile, emerges majestically between mountains. Its roots sink into the memory of ancient indigenous peoples, custodians of ancestral secrets, surrounded by imposing pyramidal mountains that keep minerals and energy in their eternal embrace. The pisco wineries, relics of the past, keep within their walls the flavor of generations and the soul of Chilean viticulture. Here, in the Elqui Valley, the traces of the Diaguitas intermingle with the legacy of the Incas. In these dreamlike landscapes, the inspiring muse has embraced mystics and visionaries, being the cradle of the creativity that flourished in the mind of Gabriela Mistral, the award-winning writer and first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. It is a canvas where the past and present merge into a masterpiece, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in the most authentic and enriching essence of Chile.

$140.00

5/5

7 h

Activity in Fray Jorge National Park

Discover a unique phenomenon: a Valdivian forest that survives in a semi-arid climate thanks to the mysterious "camanchaca" fog. Fray Jorge National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is a true oasis of biodiversity. Walk along trails surrounded by nature, breathe fresh air, and marvel at the views.

$72.00

5/5

La Serena & Elqui Valley Ancient-Avant Garde Wines, Food & Piscos

DE DE Chilean wine and pisco evolves from the oldest DE Chilean city, La Serena, to the oldest, most recognized and attractive DE cultural destination in the country, the Gran Valle del Elqui, a heavenly paradise of mountains that gave life to the most important treasures and cultural emblems of Chile and Hispanic America. You will discover the first vineyards and places where amazing bacchanals and the most extreme ENdimias were held in the new world, DE DE well as the places where the winemaking and alcohol trade EN Colonia began and spread in Chile and the Southern Cone. You will learn about the first DE bogas and vineyards DE Chile’s history and their amazing evolution that gave life to DE America’s oldest appeal, the Chilean pisco and later the DEnomination of origin of its famous nectar wines and bow ties. DE tasting spectacular wines and one of the most attractive geographies and atmospheres in the world of wine.

$225.00

5/5

7 h 30 mins

Valley of Charm: Slopes, Petroglyphs and Shamanic Rituals

The Valley of Enchantment is a marvelous place with a unique nature and numerous striking resources that surprised and enchanted thousands of years ago primitive nomadic tribes native to the Atlantic and the Amazon, attracted by the good climate, precious stones, and the Pacific coast. and its ancient oceanic forests, becoming the first sedentary of the regional valleys. This mysterious culture settles in this beautiful natural space and hidden semi-arid ravine, turning it into the most important artistic, astronomical and ceremonial center of Chilean prehistory. Its attractive and strategic location, geomorphology, variety of slopes, flora and fauna, its large stones with surprising engravings, paintings and mortars, teach the amazing art, rituals and worldview of the oldest and shamanic culture of the Coquimbo Region: Molle culture.

$295.00

5/5

4 h

Puclaro Reservoir Kayak Experience

We will pick you up at your accommodation to take a journey to the majestic Andes mountain range. Our first stop will be in the remote town of Huanta, where we will enjoy breakfast at the last restaurant in the Valley. Afterwards, we will head to the Juntas del Toro Border Complex, where we will check in with the Carabinieri of Chile to access the thermal baths, located on the foothills of Las Tortolas Hill, the second highest mountain in the region and about 120 km from Vicuña. We will be at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level. You can enjoy a small trek to a hidden waterfall. Then, you will experience moments of relaxation in the baths, tasting local wines accompanied by a mountain pairing. We will return to Vicuña, where you can finish the day with a tasting of craft beer accompanied by delicious pizzas, in this way we will culminate this unique experience.

$90.00

4.9/5

Classic Elqui Valley (Between vineyards and fruit trees)

We will visit the most picturesque places of this great Valley, which surrounds us with mysticism and relaxation. We will visit the Puclaro Reservoir, Vicuña and its attractions. We will know in a pisquera factory the process of the distillation of the grape. Lunch will take place in a typical restaurant of the place. We will continue the route to Paihuano, we will make a stop at the viewpoint, to go later to Monte Grande. Pisco Elqui is the last town on this circuit, a small town with narrow streets and adobe houses, where the place's square and a beautiful water fountain stand out, with figures of children; the village church and crafts centers typical of the place, welcome us and say goodbye to this tour.

$94.00

4.9/5

Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors

Welcome to the Elqui Valley, a cultural treasure that awaits you with open arms! Embark on a unique journey where history and nature intertwine in spectacular ways. Discover the ancestral secrets of ancient indigenous peoples as you explore the majestic mountains that guard this region. Visit the pisco and wine cellars, witnesses of the past and guardians of the flavor of Chilean viticulture. Let yourself be captivated by the authentic flavors that only the Elqui Valley can offer. You cannot miss the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, and feel the same inspiration that captivated her. Join us on this adventure where the past comes to life and the present invites you to explore. We are waiting for you in the Elqui Valley so that you can live an unforgettable experience full of authenticity and enrichment. Do not miss it!"

$45.00

4.8/5

4 h

Astro Tour & Wine Tasting

We offer the perfect blend of astrotourism and tastings with local flavors. You can do this experience just with your group, that way you will have a totally private and personalized experience.

$45.00

4.8/5

Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour

In the Elqui Valley, in the IV Region, there is a privileged Astronomical Center with almost 300 days of clear skies a year. It offers advanced astronomy tours with specialized guides in Spanish, who explain everything about the universe in a clear and didactic way. High-quality telescopes are used, such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, the 20-inch Hubble Optics, and the 20-inch Meade, rotating between them for a varied observation experience. From the outdoor terrace, constellations, planets, nebulas, and more can be observed. Group astrophotography photos are captured on moonless nights, and visitors are allowed to photograph lunar craters with their own devices on moonlit nights.

$49.50

4.7/5

10 h

Grand Tour Elqui Valley Cultural Treasures Mountains of Chile

The Elqui Valley is the most valuable cultural and mountain destination in Chile, creator of the most emblematic cultural treasures of our country. Its illuminated atmosphere allowed the creation and development of various cultural practices that make it a dream destination for those seeking relaxation, inspiration, cosmic connection and advanced knowledge about Chile's cultural heritage. Its beautiful geography welcomed ancient indigenous peoples, churches and hacienda houses of the first conquerors surrounded by pyramidal mountains full of minerals, energy and a transparent atmosphere, propagated tropical, desert and Mediterranean crops and the oldest wine and pisco cellars in the country. You will discover the art of the Diaguitas, the legacy of the Incas, the origins of Chilean and Argentine wine, the advanced astronomical observatories and the places that inspired mystics and the first female Nobel Prize winner for literature in Latin America, Gabriela Mistral.

$245.00

4.7/5

16 h

The Challe National Parks from La Serena – Pan de Azucar & Llanos

You will explore one of the most arid and beautiful deserts on the planet. We will travel from La Serena to the coast of the Atacama desert, crossing impressive landscapes of the pampas and the coast to find its incredible geological formations with striking colors. We will explore ancient ravines, beautiful mountains, plains and beautiful coastal marine refuges occupied by indigenous people from the sector as well as picturesque settlements of miners, farmers and fishermen. We will travel through the beautiful and colorful beaches, bays, coves, pampas and hills of Atacama, possessing a magical geography and vestiges from Gondwana, Jurassic and prehistoric times and an amazing annual and seasonal flora that revives after the great rains. . You will meet magical towns, human settlements, fauna, wetlands and springs that cross, subsist and keep alive the coast and the driest desert on the planet.

$595.00

4.5/5

Elqui Valley - Short Excursion for Cruise Trips

If you visit the Coquimbo Region of Chile, the Elqui Valley is a must-see. The Elqui Valley is not just a place, but several towns that formed around the Elqui River, making this area a must-see worldwide. It stands out for having the clearest skies in the southern hemisphere, which places it in first place for astronomical observation. Its privileged geographical and climatic conditions allow for the cultivation of vineyards, where the famous grape distillate called PISCO is produced, as well as wine varieties. The Valley brings us into direct contact with nature, provoking different sensations, observing how the vineyards cover the hills and everything revolves around the production of this fruit. Narrow streets and mud and straw houses will accompany us on this tour. Don't miss this tour and let yourself be surprised. Come live this great experience with us. SUNDAY AND MONDAY GABRIELA MISTRAL MUSEUM CLOSED

$133.00

4.5/5

12 h

Flowery Desert Tour Atacama Region from La Serena

This tour differs because it not only contemplates the observation of the Florid Desert in different landscapes, but also offers a box lunch in a natural oasis, the possibility of exploring the Llanos de Challe National Park and reaching the coast of Carrizal, where unique species bloom by the sea. With expert guidance from the team, you can identify the most iconic flowers and live a complete experience that unites nature, knowledge and unforgettable landscapes.

$75.00

4.5/5

8 h

La Serena: Full day to Isla Damas & Humbolt Pinguino National Reserve

We head for north through the Panamerican Highway and cross a semi-desert like area. The road continues on a sloping ground from where we can observe several views of the rocky coast.

$150.00

4.4/5

7 h

Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch

This 6 HOURS tour will take you through the great Elqui Valley (Valle del Elqui) where you can find places with paths between vineyards and fruit trees, barren hills covered with vines and pisco factories (liquor extracted from grapes). We will visit the city of Vicuña where you can find its main square and the museum of the poet Gabriela Mistral. Also you can visit the salesroom of Papaya, the typical fruit of the area. Then we will enjoy lunch in a restaurant where food is cooked with sunlight!