Coquimbo

It has the clearest and most transparent skies in the southern hemisphere, giving an account of a large offer of tourist observatories


Enjoy the magic of the desert climate of the north zone and the proximity of the fertile lands of the central zone, where grapes are grown to produce good wines and piscos, all around La Serena and Coquimbo. If you come in spring and summer, take advantage of the beaches of La Serena.
 
Walk along the extensive Avenida del Mar to choose where you will install your towel, or go shopping at the Recova, the most famous market in the area, which includes an excellent craft fair. In Coquimbo, you can not miss the beach La Herradura and the nightlife of the English Quarter. You can also try your luck at the casino. If you come on the date when Chile celebrates its independence (September 18 and 19) the party is at La Pampilla, a classic to dance cueca, cumbia, or salsa, try typical dishes and drink wine or drinks with pisco.
 
If you have the soul of an athlete, come and enjoy the many adrenaline deposits of La Serena and Coquimbo: Trekking, sport fishing, surfing, and paragliding are some of the activities that await you.
 
Coquimbo the Star Region, enchants by its privileged conditions that invite to enjoy different activities that include the tourism of special interests, with a diverse offer of tourist services and facilities for an optimal stay.
 
Generous transverse valleys cross it from mountain range to sea: Elqui, Limarí, and Choapa, with an exceptionally sunny climate during most of the year and with the clearest and clearest skies of the southern hemisphere, giving an account of it a large offer of tourist observatories that they will amaze you with the mysteries of our universe.
 
The rivers that run through the valleys, channeled by mountain ranges generate the ideal conditions for different crops that result in a varied range of products to taste grapes, avocados, tangerines, pisco, wine, nuts, goat cheese. To which is added an extensive coastline with a wide variety of beaches, coves, and spas that invite you to taste an exquisite cuisine based on seafood.
 

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