City: Coquimbo Region
Top Things to do in Coquimbo Region
What to do and see in Coquimbo Region, Chile: The Best Things to do
The Coquimbo Region (Spanish: IV Región de Coquimbo, pronounced [koˈkimbo]) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. It is some 400 km north of the capital, Santiago.
Restaurants in Coquimbo Region
1. Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea
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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!
2. Dona Josefa de Elqui - Pisco Artesanal
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5.0 based on 549 reviews
Traditional cellars used for the elaboration of pisco
Reviewed By chiaralqc - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Loved this distillery, we were given a tour by the owner in English without any prior reservation and it was just perfect. Started with a taster pisco sour, then the tour, then the tastings of the pisco itself. Really special place, can tell that the family really care for what they do.
3. Valle del Elqui
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4.5 based on 1,418 reviews
This beautifully landscaped valley is rumored to be linked with extraterrestrial activity throughout the years.
Reviewed By ronnyjd0509 - Antwerp, Belgium
What a place! Extremely nice and such clear skies to watch the stars and the galaxies! Awesome! We enjoyed mountain-biking and some walk in the valley. The small village of Alcohuaz is highly recommended and as wine you must taste Rhu! Unique.
4. Acuario y Museo Facultad de Ciencias del Mar
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
5. Mosque of Coquimbo - Centro Mohammed VI para el Dialogo de las Civilizaciones
6. Pisquera Aba Oficial
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4.5 based on 329 reviews
Boutique company that produces pisco since 1921 in the Elqui Valley. Crafted from hand harvested muscat grapes of great aromatic quality. Each end of summer, the fruit is first turned into wine to be distilled in ancient copper still pots in a double distillation process. After 12 to 24 months of maturation, the spirit is blended with ultra pure water to adjust alcoholic strength to 40% in a step
Reviewed By stork90 - Mount Juliet, United States
We only had to wait a few minutes for an English speaking guide, who was funny and informative. I too, enjoy a smaller operation vs the large commercial ones, and we quickly learned the steps in making pisco. He answered all our questions easily. The tasting at the end surprised us that we liked the lowest end pisco for its smoothness, vs the barrel aged Fuegos. We really enjoyed the cocktails with mango and ?macai berry, so much so, that we bought a small bottle of each pre-made cocktail.
7. Totoralillo
8. Playa La Herradura
9. Cruz Del Tercer Milenio
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4.0 based on 679 reviews
Reviewed By SIBARITA0305 - Santiago, Chile
Due to Covid-19 the entrance to the cross was closed but we could see it from outside and we took pictures. It is an amazing monument that dominates Coquimbo like the Christ of Corcovado in Rio.
10. Fuerte Lambert
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4.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By msuzdak - White Plains, United States
Across from La Serena and the end of the point is Fuerte Lambert - an old fort. No entrance fee to enter but you do get spectacular views. Lots of birds and a few seals frequent this area. A peaceful hour not to be missed!
