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La Serena, the capital of the 4th region of Coquimbo, founded in 1544 by the Spaniard Juan Bohón, is the second oldest city in Chile. It is full of stunning colonial architecture, monuments of national significance and churches.
Archaecological Museum: impressive collection of pieces from the Diaguita culture.
Cathedral: historical building that dates from 1844, built in the neoclassic style.
La Recova Market: municipal market in the colonial style and most typical place of La Serena. You will find all kinds of handicrafts made of alpaca, the special “combarbalita stone” and a lot more…
After an interesting sightseeing tour through the center, you should have a relaxing stop at the Plaza de Armas – sitting under palm trees and watching the Chilean city life!
The very long beach of La Serena reaches until the poorer “sister town” of Coquimbo and invites you to have long walks and sunbaths. Enjoy the fresh water of the Pacific Ocean and wonderful sunsets.
The beautiful city and friendly people of La Serena look forward to WELCOME YOU!
Around La Serena
- Coquimbo the poorer twin city of La Serena with the typical Chilean street life and its attractive seafood port. The best view over the area provides the unique Millennium Cross.
- The unforgettable experience to the wonderful “Isla Damas” where you can observe penguins, sea lions and dolphins in their natural habitat.
- In the outback the attractive and sunny “Valle del Elqui”, a green oasis in between overwhelming hills. There you should visit the idyllic village Pisco Elqui and its famous Pisco distilleries.
- The Observatory Mamalluca Vicuña, where you can watch stars and planets – or the more scientific Observatory Tololo.
- The Laguna near the Argentinean border with the wonderful colors of the Andes.
- The National park “Fray Jorge” with its special “micro climate” and the “Valle del Encanto” with aboriginal pythroglyphs
- Additionally there are possibilities for hiking, horseback riding, water sports etc.
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