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La Serena

La Serena, Chile’s sunny coastal gem, dazzles with golden beaches and stunning colonial architecture! Stroll the charming streets lined with pastel façades, visit the iconic lighthouse, and soak up the vibrant local culture at bustling markets. Don’t forget to stargaze in nearby Valle del Elqui – it’s a celestial show! Pack your shades and let the good times roll!

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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!

Landmark4.6/5

Playa 4 Esquinas

Nestled along Chile's stunning coastline, Playa 4 Esquinas offers breathtaking ocean views and golden sands, making it an iconic spot for relaxation, sunset strolls, and unforgettable photo opportunities in La Serena.

Landmark4.3/5

Playa El Faro

Welcome to Playa El Faro, a sandy paradise located on Av. del Mar 950 in La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile. With its crystal-clear turquoise waters, this beach is the perfect spot to soak up some sun or catch some waves. Take a stroll along the palm-tree-lined promenade, grab a refreshing drink, and indulge in delicious local seafood. Don't forget your sunscreen and come ready to have a splashing good time!

Landmark4.5/5

Playa La Herradura

Nestled along Chile’s stunning coastline, Playa La Herradura offers breathtaking views, golden sands, and vibrant marine life, making it an iconic destination for sun-seekers and nature lovers alike.

Outdoor4.5/5

Plaza de Armas de La Serena

Welcome to Plaza de Armas de La Serena, a charming square in La Serena, Chile. Mingle with locals, admire the iconic Neptune Fountain, and soak in the historic atmosphere. Enjoy street performers, cafes, and stunning architecture. Don't forget to snap a selfie with the majestic Metropolitana Cathedral in the background. A must-visit spot in Coquimbo!

Culture4.7/5

Catedral de La Serena

Landmark4.1/5

La Recova

Culture4.3/5

Archaeological Museum of La Serena

Landmark4.2/5

University of La Serena

Landmark4.2/5

Casa Chadwick

Landmark4/5

Casa Pinera

Landmark4.7/5

Casa Herreros

Culture4.6/5

Iglesia San Francisco de Asís

Outdoor5/5

Paseo Peatonal Gabriel Gonzalez Videla

Shop4.4/5

Centro Comercial Paseo Balmaceda

Landmark4.2/5

Playa Caleta San Pedro

Outdoor4.7/5

Japanese Garden La Serena

Landmark4.2/5

Ex Estación de Trenes La serena

Landmark4.1/5

Daily Day

Nestled in La Serena, Daily Day offers a unique blend of local flavors and vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of Chilean culture.

Stays

Stay$$$4.55/5

Terra Diaguita Hotel Boutique & Spa

Hostal Terra Diaguita, located just 100 meters from the main square of La Serena, has two sectors located on the same street, offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV in a charming colonial house. The rooms in the main sector Terra Diaguita have parquet floors and wooden furniture. Some of them offer garden views. The rooms of the Terra Diaguita II have a style in the Serenense roots, more spacious and modern. A breakfast including orange juice, milk, eggs, cheeses, ham, yogurt, cereals, jams and hot drinks is served daily. There are 2 terraces where guests can relax and enjoy reading a book from the library. They can also relax in the garden or by the fireplace. La Serena beach is a 7-minute drive away. Florida Airport is 5.5 km away.

Stay$$$4.5/5

Serena Dream

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Aparthotel Serena Dream in La Serena offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and balconies. Each unit features a terrace, garden views, and a fully equipped kitchen. <h2>Exceptional Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a pool bar, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 2.1 km from Playa Los Fuertes and 7 km from La Florida Airport, the aparthotel provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is provided for guests. <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its swimming pool, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms, Aparthotel Serena Dream ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Stay$$$4.4/5

Apart Hotel Gran Pacífico

Located in 4 Esquinas beach, this apart hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a game room, a children’s playground, and BBQ facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided and breakfast is available for a fee. The apartments in Apart Hotel Gran Pacifico feature a kitchenette, dining area, LCD TV, and a terrace. Guests at Apart Hotel Gran Pacifico can request laundry services. Tours to the main attractions can be arranged at the Hotel. La Serena mall is 3 km away and the bus station is 5 km away. Plaza de Armas square is 6 km from Apart Hotel Gran Pacifico and the casino is a 10-minute walk away. La Florida airport is 12 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.

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$$$$4.05/5

HOTEL CANTO DEL MAR

Located in La Serena, Hotel Canto del Mar offers beach front accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool available year round and free WiFi. Continental breakfast is served daily. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and specialises in sea food and pasta. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen cable TV, safe and hairdryer. Some rooms offer beach view and there are some apartments with side views of the ocean. Plug adapters can be requested. Rooms offer heating and private bathroom. There is daily made service. This hotel does not have an elevator. The rooms are located on different floors, so guests will need to use the stairs. There is a cafe and a small store outside the building. Front desk is open 24 hours and can arrange airport shuttle. The accommodation has limited parking.

Stay$$$$4/5

Serena Suite Park Hotel

Hotel Serena Suite offers apartments and rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and free Wi-Fi. It is located 5 minutes by car from the historic centre of La Serena. All accommodation features satellite TV and a work desk. The apartments are fully equipped and have a kitchenette with microwave and dishwasher and a dining and seating area. Dining options at Serena Suite Park Hotel include a buffet breakfast. Guests have the option to enjoy regional and international delicacies in the à la carte restaurant or relax in the onsite hot tub. La Serena is situated 472 km north of Santiago. Free private parking is available.

Stay$$$$4/5

Hotel Francisco de Aguirre

This hotel offers non-smoking rooms with free WiFi and a buffet breakfast. Located in downtown La Serena, it is less than 250 metres from Plaza de Armas. Each room is fitted with a TV and has access to public TV channels. Francisco De Aguirre is less than 600 metres from Gabriel González Videla Museum and Archaeological Museum of La Serena.

Stay$$$$3.7/5

Palmas de La Serena Hotel & Convention

Newly renovated Hotel Palmas de La Serena offers offers private rooms and equipped cottages just 300 metres from the beach. Facilities include outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. Private parking is available free of charge. All rooms at Hotel Palmas de La Serena are equipped with a minibar, flat screen with cable TV, air conditioning and a balcony overlooking the garden and swimming pool. All rooms have a private bathroom with toiletries, hair dryer and towels. All cottages offer a private entrance, an equipped kitchen, a dinning area and outside furniture. Linen and towels are provided. There is direct access to the garden from each cottage. The hotel is located just 300 mts from the beach and a variety of restaurants. La Florida airport in La Serena is located 8.2 km from Hotel Palmas de La Serena.

Stay4.6/5

domos dream hotel cabañas

Nestled in La Serena, Domos Dream Hotel Cabañas offers a unique glamping experience with stunning panoramic views, blending nature and comfort, making it an iconic retreat for travelers seeking tranquility and adventure.

Stay4.3/5

Cabañas MarSerena

Nestled in Coquimbo, Cabañas MarSerena offers a stunning blend of coastal charm and comfort, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers seeking tranquility and breathtaking ocean views.

Things To Do
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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

4.2/5

10 h

Hiking Ladies Island/Sailing 3 Islands Humboldt Penguin Reserve

You will get to know one of the most beautiful islands on the southern Pacific coast and one of the areas with the greatest diversity of marine species. The borders of the Green North of Coquimbo and the beginnings of the driest desert in the world: the Atacama stand out for having attractive landscapes and settlements of former seamen considered the most experienced fishermen in Chile "Los Choros, Pieles Rojas, Changos and Camanchacas". You will navigate and get to know three magical islands: Gaviotas, Choros and Damas and enjoy its incomparable geography, beaches and diversity of plants and cacti together with its attractive fauna of penguins, dolphins, sea birds, otters and sea lions. You will be able to walk through Isla Damas, a place with a fascinating beauty of numerous beaches and desert flora. The current Humboldt Penguin National Reserve generated in ancient times the construction of the first and last rafts made with sea lion skin.

$220.00

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

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

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

4.7/5

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

4.5/5

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!

$407.00

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

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

3.3/5

6 h

La Serena: Visit to Mamalluca Observatory. Entraces & transport included.

At sunset we start our trip to the inner valley of Elqui, by crossing the San Isidro town, we will get The Mamalluca Amateur Observatory, this special place permits to make direct observations of the universe.

$80.00

3.7/5

Astronomical Observation Milky Way Sanctuary Pangue Observatory

Pangue Observatory is probably the best Astrotourism Observatory in Chile, its privileged location at 1300 meters above sea level and the absence of light pollution teaches the universe, galaxies and stellar objects of the Southern Hemisphere like nowhere else in the world. The El Pangue Observatory has two types of tours, the classic tour (16" telescope) and the extreme tour (25" telescope). The number of stellar objects to observe is the largest that can be obtained in an astronomical tour in Chile, from 8 to 12 objects are seen. We recommend booking in advance as spaces are limited.

$215.00

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

3/5

3 h

La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour (SIB)

A spectacular view of Coquimbo Bay, the city and the port La Serena. Lookout as it will be an unforgettable memory of your stay in La Serena. Take a look at the beautiful gardens with trees that grow in abundance such as hibiscus, bougainvillea and corona del inca.

$66.00

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

4/5

10 h

Valdiviano Forest, Parque Nac. Fray Jorge, Valley of Charm FD

Experience different ecosystems with the tour to the Fray Jorge National Park and Valle del Encanto, touring a Valdivian forest in the IV Region.

$315.90

96 h

4-Days Small Group Discover the Clearest Skies in the Desert at La Serena

Enjoy the magic of the desert climate in the north and the closeness of the fertile land of the central valley, where grapes are grown to produce amazing wines and piscos, all around the towns of La Serena and Coquimbo. Discover the world’s clearest skies, enjoy the enormity of the universe away from the buzz of the big cities. Its nature, geography, climate and position in the world turn the skies of Chile into a real window to the universe! Do not miss this experience if you are this kind of explorer!

$558.98

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

5/5

Penguins Watching-Navigation Horseback Riding & BBQ From Santiago

We guarantee a unique, high-quality experience focusing on premium safety standards and personalized service. This full-day adventure wildlife with authentic Chilean ranch life, just 1 hour 55 minutes from your Santiago hotel. Itinerary: • Navigation & Sighting: Enjoy an exclusive 1.5-hour boat trip (reserved only for you) from Zapallar Dock to the protected Cachagua Island Sanctuary. Witness the endangered, yet wonderfully unique, Humboldt Penguins in their natural habitat. • Desert Dunes & Wildlife: Explore the spectacular Ritoque sand dunes—a unique desert-like landscape in Central Chile—and spot diverse native bird species within the surrounding native forest. • Premium Horseback Riding: A guided, safe, and high-quality horseback riding tour. Perfect for all skill levels. • Exclusive Barbecue Lunch: A delicious, private outdoor lunch (Roast Beef or Vegetarian options) served just for your group at the ranch, This is a stress-free, safe, and truly unique family experience.