Coquimbo Region

A stargazing destination in north-central Chile, known for pisco from the Elqui Valley, observatories and La Serena's beaches.

Coquimbo Region lies in north-central Chile, between the Atacama Desert and the Central Valley. Its capital, La Serena, is a historic seaside city with colonial-style churches and a long beach. Inland, the Elqui Valley has very many clear nights and is home to several observatories and stargazing camps; Vicuña is the hometown of the poet Gabriela Mistral, and the valley produces pisco. At the Humboldt Penguin Reserve on the northern coast, you can take boat trips to see penguins and dolphins. The region can be visited year-round, and stargazing is best in the dry season. La Serena Airport has flights to Santiago.

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