Location: Coquimbo
Top Things to do in Coquimbo
- 1. Playa La Herradura
- 2. Mosque of Coquimbo - Centro Mohammed VI para el Dialogo de las Civilizaciones
- 3. Totoralillo
- 4. Cruz Del Tercer Milenio
- 5. Coquimbo Casino
- 6. Fuerte Lambert
- 7. Estadio Municipal Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso
- 8. Barrio Ingles
- 9. Playa Guanaqueros
- 10. Acuario y Museo Facultad de Ciencias del Mar
What to do and see in Coquimbo, Chile: The Best Places and Tips
Coquimbo is a port city, commune and capital of the Elqui Province, located on the Pan-American Highway, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. Coquimbo is situated in a valley 10 km (6 mi) south of La Serena, with which it forms Greater La Serena with more than 400,000 inhabitants. The commune spans an area around the harbor of 1,429.3 km (552 sq mi). The average temperature in the city lies around 14 °C (57 °F), and precipitation is low.
Restaurants in Coquimbo
1. Playa La Herradura
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
2. Mosque of Coquimbo - Centro Mohammed VI para el Dialogo de las Civilizaciones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By ceciliaschneider - Santiago,chile
You can visit Monday-Thurs. 9:30-12:30 and 14:30-17:00 Fridays 12:00-16:00. Sat and Sun. 11:00-13:00 y 14:00-16:00 .
It is a beautiful copy of a Morrocan mosque. Remember to wear socks since you must remove your shoes at entrance. Very detailed art work. Guides will take you up the tower before 6pm.
3. Totoralillo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 478 reviews
Popular surfer's beach in the southern part of the city.
Reviewed By Ken W
Good waves when we were there in the day. We returned at night with a portable 14" telescope and the view was very good even with a near 1/2 moon. Good view of the moon, saturn & it's rings, the southern cross and the scorpio constelation!
4. Cruz Del Tercer Milenio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 596 reviews
Reviewed By Teresa H - Texada Island, Canada
We walked up from the cruise port and was pleasantly surprised how reasonable it was to go up- $3.00 for the elevator (2) and the small museum is included. The views are worth it and for the price paid was worth the photo opp. Museum is small, but a bit of history that was interesting.
5. Coquimbo Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
This 24-hour casino offers seven game tables and 100 slot machines.
Reviewed By jsgiguere - Vancouver, Canada
Was curious how Casinos in different countries are, well, different, so we paid this casino a visit. We literally paid this casino as you have to pay 3000 pesos just to get in.
Once inside it's the standard slot machines, a few blackjack tables, roulette, baccarat (no poker, craps, or other card games). The drink/food prices inside aren't the cheapest either so you would need to be fairly well-off to be here it seems.
We played some roulette and slot games but to be honest, there weren't many people inside so you don't really get the usual casino ambiance/excitement that encourages spending (both time and money).
All in all, if you're here on a rare rainy day or need to kill some time (I personally would probably just stroll along the waterfront or sit at a cafe instead) then try the casino.
6. Fuerte Lambert
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By biglake1 - Mount Vernon, Washington
I came across this place by accident. For me, that adds to the attraction. I did enjoy the photo op's that visiting here did offer. There were some nice shots of the ocean, fort and Coast looking out tward La Serena, Chile. If you have a rental car this should be an easy stop, however I took the bus from La Serena to Coquimbo and the bus took me to the turn off to the fort. It was the start of a good outing.
7. Estadio Municipal Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 30Jose - San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
Tuve la oportunidad de acceder a el y es sensiblemente bello, ordenado y nuevo con butacas acolchadas que reemplazaron a las antiguas de madera.
Su construcción se fundamentó en la necesidad de contar con una sede de características internacionales para que Chile, como país, cumpliera con los requerimientos impuestos por la FIFA para ser anfitrión de un mundial de fútbol, el cual se realizó en 2008 en la categoría de sub 20 femenino.
Cuenta con una pista atlética de 400 m de material sintético (con óvalo de 6 andariveles y recta principal con 8 andariveles), que cumple con todas las normas vigentes para competiciones nacionales e internacionales y que permite la realización de competencias de carrera en pista, salto largo, salto alto, salto triple, salto con garrocha, lanzamiento del disco, lanzamiento del martillo, lanzamiento de la jabalina y lanzamiento de la bala.
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8. Barrio Ingles
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Dan L - Bunbury, Australia
We toured through this area. Another city with a historic precinct; somewhat shabby, the graffiti in evidence, buildings requiring renovation and/or restoration, buildings painted in the colours of the rainbow. It was listed in order to preserve the unique character of the area.
Now it seems that "undesirables" frequent the area and it is not a safe area to visit. No one suggested a stop.
9. Playa Guanaqueros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Diego I - Santiago, Chile
As the title says, if you are in Coquimbo or Tongoy, is a must to go to Guanaqueros, is such an enjoyable place, specially to go with some friends or family, the zone is pretty quiet and you will find only kind people willing to help you. There are a lot of campings, restaurants, liquor stores, etc... Seafood there is delicious.
Something important, the water of the beach is so warm and quiet.
PLEASE GO!
10. Acuario y Museo Facultad de Ciencias del Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 30Jose - San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
Pertenece a la universidad y es pequeño, pero muy didáctico, especial para recorrerlo con niños. Pude ver pinguinos, estrellas de mar, peces de diferentes especies y tamaños. Totalmente gratuito con previo permiso.
El objetivo es enseñar a niños y adultos, la flora y fauna marina que existe en la costa chilena. Los visitantes podrán conocer parte del mar y tomar conciencia, de la importancia que tiene conservar el mar y la naturaleza en general. Los visitantes pueden tomar las diferentes especies que se observan y son guiados por biólogos marinos y alumnos de cursos avanzados de la carrera de biología marina.
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