Top Things to do in Vicuna
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Discover the best top things to do in Vicuna, Chile including Elki Magic, Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea, Amatista Travels, Embalse Puclaro, Plaza de Armas, Pueblo de artesanos de Vicuna, Museo Gabriela Mistral de Vicuna.
Restaurants in Vicuna
1. Elki Magic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 380 reviews
We are a Chilean-French couple and we offer various activities in and around Vicuña in the Elqui Valley:- Bike rental- Downhill Mountain Biking- Tours to the Elqui Valley - Tours to the Andes (Paso Agua Negra and La Laguna) - Tours to the Hot Springs - Horseback riding English spoken – On parle français
2. Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 255 reviews
Located two kilometres from the city of Vicuna and overlooking nine hectares of beautiful and prolific vineyards you can find the 'Alfa Aldea' Natural Planetarium. In this splendid place you can enjoy an unforgettable stellar experience, a different concept of astronomical observation. Our intention is to be always in touch with nature, mirroring the way the first, ancient astronomers watched the skies. The modern astronomical facilities are located in the middle of the vineyards; in order to provide superior service and ensure a wonderful astronomical experience to our visitors a ground-level amphitheatre has been built with a seating capacity of 50 people. The design of the aforementioned building allows the installation of our last-generation telescopes of 10", 12" and 16" inches. All extra accessories (ocular lens suitcases and filters) are included and are available for the tour guide. Personalized tours are available in English and Spanish languages.
Reviewed By MLL1592 - Innsbruck, Austria
Very nice Tour in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere in beautiful vineyard. Group size Maximum of 12. Excellent explanations in spanish and english. Everyone gets the time to watch through the telescope several times. You can ask all that comes to your mind. I even got picked up and brought back to my hostel with no charge. Wine from their vineyard and tomato soup are served. My first ever astronomy tour. Very impressive. Thank you!
3. Amatista Travels
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
We are a natural observatory located at Diaguitas, which was declare typical zone. Our observatory is surrounded of avocado tress, fruits trees, vines and flowers. All our garden were designed by an artist and landscaper. This astronomy experience will make you deeply think about the universe. Includes: Profesional Astrophotography Observation with motorized telescope. Our telescopes follows the celestial objects all time. Pisco Sour or natural juice. Sound therapy with tibetan and crystal quartz singing bowls.
4. Embalse Puclaro
5. Plaza de Armas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By nutmeg2000 - Pleasanton, United States
When we first got into Vicuna, we were sad that the museum of Gabriela Mistral was closed on Mondays, but then we walked down to the cute Plaza de Armas. There were many vendors with a variety of cute items including things made with various stones and glass and woven bracelets. My favorite area was across the street in a shopping area behind the ice cream store on Chacabuco near Arturo Prat (see pic, not the cannibis place). The 3rd booth or so on the right had a man selling glass pendants with colorful pieces inside (see pic below). They came with a woven chain and pretty bag for only 4,000 pesos (about $6) each. I wish I'd bought more than the 5 I did. 2 more booths up on the right is a man with great prices on carved stone. We is also very knowledgeable and wants to make sure you know what you are buying. He also showed me how to tell counterfeit bills from real ones. At the very back my aunt bought a nice small hand painted plate. They also have bathrooms near the entrance on the left side for 300 pesos. On the corner of the square on Arturo Prat near Chacabuco there is a guy on the sidewalk with many small polished stones. I bought a small lapis lazuli moai from him for 8,000 pesos. He had other stones including rhodochrosite from Argentina. Around the square there were other cute booths including the one with stones of the area on a plaque which I included a picture of, but I was worried I had too many other heavy things to bring home. Also there is a large supermarket on the other corner of Chacabuco.
6. Pueblo de artesanos de Vicuna
7. Museo Gabriela Mistral de Vicuna
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 330 reviews
Museo ubicado en la ciudad de Vicuña, Valle de Elqui, junto al sitio natal de la poeta e intelectual chilena Gabriela Mistral. Dedicado a la vida y obra de esta autora, galardonada en 1945 con el Premio Nobel de Literatura. Cuenta con dos salas de exhibición permanente (Sala Principal y Atkinson), Sala Lagar de exhibiciones temporales, Biblioteca "Isolina Barraza", Huerta Parque, Plaza de la Memoria y área de servicios.
Reviewed By 161jennia - Kolding, Denmark
Great visit the other day? the entrance is free of charge If you know spanish and what the museum is about definitely recommend to have a look
