Things to do in La Serena in March

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March is a great time to visit La Serena. The weather is usually pleasantly warm, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 60—76°F (15—24°C). There are plenty of events to check out and activities to try in La Serena during this time. Some of our top recommendations: sample fresh seafood at the La Recova Market, go stargazing at the Mamalluca Observatory, explore the Elqui Valley on a bicycle tour, and more!

La Serena has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your March trip to La Serena. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to March. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in La Serena in March. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout March, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in La Serena in March

Top experiences in March
Sample fresh seafood at the La Recova Market
In March, the La Recova Market in La Serena is bustling with vendors selling a wide variety of freshly caught seafood, including fish, shellfish, and ceviche. Visitors can sample the local delicacies, such as machas a la parmesana (razor clams with cheese) and paila marina (seafood soup), while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of this traditional market.
Go stargazing at the Mamalluca Observatory
March is an ideal time to visit the Mamalluca Observatory in La Serena, as the clear skies and minimal light pollution provide a perfect setting for stargazing. Visitors can observe the southern hemisphere's celestial wonders through powerful telescopes and learn about the constellations, planets, and galaxies from knowledgeable guides.
Explore the Elqui Valley on a bicycle tour
March offers pleasant weather for outdoor activities, making it an ideal time to explore the picturesque Elqui Valley on a guided bicycle tour. Visitors can pedal through the lush vineyards, visit charming villages, and take in the stunning natural landscapes while learning about the region's rich agricultural and cultural heritage.
Take a boat tour to Isla Damas
March is a great time to take a boat tour to Isla Damas, a protected nature reserve known for its diverse wildlife and pristine beaches. Visitors can spot Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and dolphins while cruising along the coast, and enjoy a relaxing day of sunbathing and swimming on the island's secluded shores.
Relax on the beaches of La Serena
March offers warm and sunny weather, making it the perfect time to unwind on the beautiful beaches of La Serena. Visitors can soak up the sun, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a variety of water sports and beach activities, such as surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball.
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Holidays in La Serena in March
March

There are no holidays in La Serena in March

Other notable holidays
  • Maundy Thursday (April 17)
  • Good Friday (April 18)
  • Holy Saturday (April 19)
  • Easter Sunday (April 20)
  • Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
  • Navy Day (May 21)
  • Corpus Christi (June 19)
  • National Day of Indigenous Peoples (June 20)
  • Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29)
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16)
  • Assumption of Mary (August 15)
  • National Day (September 18)
  • Army Day (September 19)
  • Day of the Discovery of Two Worlds (October 12)
  • Reformation Day (October 31)
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Weather in La Serena in March

Temperatures on an average day in La Serena in March

The average temperature in La Serena in March for a typical day ranges from a high of 76°F (24°C) to a low of 60°F (15°C). Some would describe it as pleasantly warm, humid but cool.

For comparison, the hottest month in La Serena, February, has days with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows of 60°F (16°C). The coldest month, July has days with highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in La Serena in March based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in March
76°F
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General weather summary

Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
Feels like
1%
Chance of rain
0.009 in
Amount
9.8 mph
Wind speed
64%
Humidity
12.3 hrs
Daylight length
7:44 AM
Sunrise
8:01 PM
Sunset
85%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
What to wear
What to wear in March
With an average high of 76°F (24°C) and a low of 60°F (15°C), it generally feels pleasantly warm, humid but cool. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt
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Best attractions for La Serena in March

Besides the array of exciting events and activities La Serena has to offer for travelers in March, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in La Serena that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in La Serena for March.
Av. del Mar
1. Av. del Mar
4.5
(10)
Notable street
Outdoor Activities
Oceanfront boulevard featuring stylish restaurants & cocktail spots, plus hotels & condo buildings.
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(Translated by Google) Simply a great avenue, with a beautiful view of the sea and very relaxing both at night and during the day. (Original) Simplemente una gran avenida, con bonita vista al mar y muy relajante tanto de noche como de día.
Luis Rojas Rivera — Google review
(Translated by Google) A cloudy sunset from the sea avenue. (Original) UnAtardecer nublado desde la avenida del mar.
Robin Eraso. — Google review
(Translated by Google) During the summers there is always a lot of traffic, even on weekend afternoons you can see a good amount of people passing through. Only that at this time, there is an arrangement in the access on 4 corners, which generates a little more traffic than usual. (Original) Por los veranos siempre hay mucho tráfico, incluso los fines de semana por las tardes ya se ve su buen cantidad de gente transitando. Solamente que por estas fechas, hay un arreglo en el acceso por 4 esquinas, lo que genera un poco mas de tráfico de lo habitual.
Rodrigo Riveros — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful like all chili. (Original) Hermoso como todo chile.
juan ignacio varas maldonado — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place to walk and relax (Original) Excelente lugar para pasear y distraerse
Manuel Guevara — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Lindoooooo
Margarita María Díaz Abbott — Google review
(Translated by Google) Historic place (Original) Lugar histórico
J.Rivera — Google review
Isla Damas
2. Isla Damas
4.7
(110)
Island
Nature & Parks
Part of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, this white-sand isle has boat tours & vast sea life.
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Best place to chill n njoy Humboldt penguin, sea lions and sea birds
sijin kumar — Google review
Lucky to see dolphins!!
Wellington Manuel Guerrero Peguero — Google review
Great natural reserve, but you cant swim or stay at the island
David Miranda — Google review
Great location best hideaway from La Serena
Gideon de Beer — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, you can get there by taking a tour from Punta de Choros. The already faded signs need a little care. #noadominga (Original) Hermoso lugar, se llega tomando un tour desde punta de choros. Falta un poco de cuidado a las señaleticas ya desteñidas. #noadominga
Camila Gallo — Google review
(Translated by Google) Small island, which is part of the tour taken in Punta Choro, a lot of diversity of fauna. Sometimes there are strong waves. (Original) Pequeña isla , que forma parte del tour que se toma en punta choro , mucha diversidad de fauna. Em ocasiones hay fuerte oleaje.
tripers — Google review
(Translated by Google) You arrive at Punta de Choros, take the barge (tour 15,000 adults) and they take you to see the Humboldt Penguin National Park (including Damas Island). Perfect place for lovers of flora and fauna. (Original) Llegas a punta de choros, tomas la chalana (tour 15.000 adultos) y te llevan a conocer el parque nacional pinguino de Humboldt (entre ellas isla damas). Lugar perfecto para los amantes de la flora y fauna.
Freymar Sequera — Google review
(Translated by Google) The best tour of La Serena. Tour through beautiful places full of wildlife, we saw foxes and guanacos, that's how you get to Punta Choros, a modest fishing village, there you take a boat that takes you to Isla Damas passing by 2 other islands where you will see penguins, otters and with luck whales. The tour of the island on foot is very well protected to interfere almost nothing with the animal and plant life. (Original) El mejor tour de la Serena. Recorrido por bellos parajes llenos de vida salvaje vimos zorros y guanacos, así se llega a punta choros, modesto poblado de pescadores, ahi tomas una embarcación que te lleva a Isla Damas pasando por otras 2 islas donde veras pingüinos, nutrias y con suerte ballenas. El recorrido por la isla a pie esta muy bien protegido para interferir casi nada con la vida animal y vegetal.
Roberto Cabezas — Google review
Japonés La Serena Garden
3. Japonés La Serena Garden
4.8
(12609)
Park
Nature & Parks
Landscaped park with traditional Japanese features such as a koi pond, bonsai trees & a pavilion.
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Beautiful! Quite busy and a lineup to get in. 1000 per adult, recommended! We stayed for a couple hours and had fun! Lots of vendors out front to buy snacks before hand
Lekadia Shafer — Google review
Beautiful place to visit. Highly recomend. Great for pictures with the family.
JP Guarda — Google review
Lovely little garden with some birds, ducks, turtles and swans. Very accessible and pleasant
patryk lewandowski — Google review
Lovely big garden, 1000 pesos to enter and we had the option of a free tour. Bring some 100 peso coins and you can buy feed for the ducks. It's a good way to spend an hour in the afternoon
Cathal Ó Murchú — Google review
Beautiful place for an hour or two of walking in the landscaping. The place is very peaceful, but there was a circus with loud music just in front. A lot of paths to walk around , water features and some animals like koi fish, ducks, geese and swans. Clean bathrooms and a small bonsai exhibition.
Lucy Araya — Google review
Small Japan-themed park. Gets crowded on weekends, almost empty on weekdays. Not that much to do, but nice place to chill for 30 minutes.
Alex Pyshkin — Google review
We had a quick walkthrough on a Sunday morning when everything was closed. It was beautifully designed, but alas, it has not been maintained as would be the Japanese custom. It has ducks. And you can escape and relax if you want. Only $1 per adult, $0.50 for seniors.
Ted Ferragut — Google review
A beautiful place to visit any time of the year, by yourself or in company. Walking through the gardens, enjoying the sound of the wind in the trees and watching the ducks swimming in the ponds, fills you with energy 😊🌳🎋
Aikohtori — Google review
Beautiful place with touches of japanese culture. Clean and properly preserved. Entrance fee is cheap. They have some birds that you can feed. It is very good for a quick visit.
Reinaldo Jerez Contreras — Google review
I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this park if you are a tourist visiting the city. But it was a relaxing stop. There were plenty of people there, the bathrooms were below average, but the price to enter the park was good.
Nick Kiessig — Google review
Great japanese themed park!
Stephen Ruddell — Google review
Worth a visit. Well kept, many birds, some specialty spaces such a bonsai exhibition, near the city center easy to access.
Cal L — Google review
A beautiful park very well constructed that truly resembles parks in Tokyo (albeit very small by comparison). Entry is only 1000 pesos and it is well worth the obvious maintenance. Very crowded on a winter Saturday, but simply lovely. Look out for turtles and scan the green waters for the fish swimming beneath!
RGY — Google review
Cabañas Punta de Choros
4. Cabañas Punta de Choros
4.4
(84)
Cottage
Nature & Parks
Unassuming collection of beachfront cabins featuring kitchenettes, terraces & sea views.
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(Translated by Google) Don Sergio a 7 and the cabin with an unbeatable view... (Original) Don Sergio un 7 y la cabaña con vista inigualable...
Katherine Sanchez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Good place to stay offers different options but needs to improve some details (Original) Bien lugar para alojar ofrece distintas opciones pero le falta mejorar algunos detalles
Erick Meza Alarcón — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very well equipped cabins with all the services for a good stay, the attention of the manager, Macarena, very concerned and attentive to any concerns. The cabins must be new or very well maintained, everything works ok, and cable TV is included. And at a good price out of season, May 9, 2022. (Original) Cabañas muy bien equipadas con todo los servicios para una buena estadía, la atención de la encargada, Macarena, muy preocupada y atenta a cualquier inquietud. Las cabañas deben ser nuevas o muy bien mantenidas, todo funciona ok, además con tv cable incluido. Y a buen precio fuera de temporada, 9 de mayo de 2022.
Eduardo Bustamante Valdes — Google review
(Translated by Google) What I loved the most, besides how beautiful and clean, was the cordial, kind and warm attention of the residents of the place. (Original) Lo que más me encantó además de lo hermoso y limpio fue lo cordial, amable y cálida atención de las personas recidentes del lugar
Jacqueline Andrea Beroiza Ramirez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent cabins with an adequate cost/quality ratio. Good mattresses, complete, clean dishes, good spaces and ideal for up to 6 people. Highly recommended. (Original) Excelentes cabañas con una adecuada relación costo/calidad. Colchones buenos, vajilla completa, limpia, buenos espacios e ideal para hasta 6 personas. Muy recomendable.
Daniel Halpern — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place but like all tourism in Chile very poor, we arrived very early and no one knows anything, the tourist is just a client who must get money as quickly as possible, it is not treated with love and even less with respect, they just want to take a photo of you and then green it... The landscape and what is known is spectacular... But that's just how it is... (Original) Lugar muy hermoso pero como todo el turismo en Chile muy deficiente, llegamos muy temprano y nadie sabe nada, el turista es solo un cliente que deben sacar dinero lo rápido posible no se trata con cariño y menos con respeto, solo te quieren sacar una foto para después verderla... El paisaje y lo conocido espectacular... Pero así nomás es...
Rodrigo zuñiga — Google review
(Translated by Google) We returned with the family, many more people than in 2021, the trips to the island were very expensive. Many criminals waiting for their moment. We were on a beach on the border with Freirina, there was a guy in an Audi with a signal jammer, thank goodness we realized it. Capas we were left without a car. (Original) Volvímos con la familia, mucha más gente q el 2021, los paseos a la isla carisimos. Mucho delincuente esperando su momento. Estuvimos en una playa en el límite con Freirina, andaba un tipo en un audi con inhividor de señal, menos mal nos dimos cuenta. Capas nos quedamos sin auto.
Vania Carreño J — Google review
(Translated by Google) Good size cabin, comfortable bed, impeccable bathroom, everything very clean, well equipped, TV in the bedroom, hot water, good view of the cove, silence, it was much more than expected, Sandra very attentive. (Original) Cabaña de buena tamaño, cama cómoda, baño impecable, todo muy limpio, bien equipada, tv en dormitorio, agua caliente, buena vista a la caleta, silencio, resultó mucho más de lo esperado, Sandra muy atenta.
Fran Wiegold — Google review
(Translated by Google) Super good place to walk and get to know, I also recommend going during these dates because there are very few people and there is easy and quick access to the cabins, boat rides and meals!!! (Original) Super buen lugar para pasear y conocer, además les recomiendo ir en estas fechas porque hay muy poca gente y se accede fácil y rápido a las cabañas, paseos en lancha y comidas!!!
Américo Aguilar — Google review
(Translated by Google) I didn't stay in the cabins but they have an excellent view, they look very comfortable, there is a restaurant inside and the food is delicious. You can go with pets (Original) No me quedé en las cabañas pero tienen una excelente vista, se ven muy cómodas, hay un restaurant dentro y la comida es deliciosa. Se puede ir con mascotas
Francis Matheus — Google review
La Recova
5. La Recova
4.1
(20515)
Market
Shopping
Craft market with an internal courtyard & restaurant level, selling alpaca products & souvenirs.
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Fantastic shopping experience, set up across two large courtyards, and overflowing down the street, dozens of vendors selling all the goods you are looking for. You will find some incredible deals on alpaca ponchos, jewelry, leather, signs, food, okay much anything you can think of, and it's mostly local handmade goods! Dig through the shops and you are bound to find some incredible gems of items! Highly recommend for all your souvenirs and shopping needs. Best part are the upstairs restaurants, delicious made to order food at real budget prices, especially compared to you run off the mill restaurants around town. Worth while stop, and I seem to keep going back!
Patrick Dunlop — Google review
It used to be an attractive spot, today you can hardly find artisan work in there, most of them are imported, nevertheless you can get hand made manjar and naturally produced papayas
Eric Schmidt — Google review
Beautifull Place to buy Hand crafted Pieces . Jewerly Food Papayas Fruit In the jar Or confiture . Very well organized Clean and Rustic .
Andrea C. Villanueva — Google review
This is a very nice place to visit if you are in La Serena, you should definitely take a visit. You can find many handicrafts in La Recova. The nearby street views are awesome. The only thing you need to watch out for is plan not to drive in the area during afternoon school closing time as parents & students are all converging to the area.
David Liu — Google review
Typical tourist spot in La Serena. It still is nice and there are real authentic crafts, but not everything. The soŕrounding neighborhood is not that nice.
Crist?bal Rivas — Google review
Excellent place to shop for souvenirs and handicrafts. Dozens of vendors, local restaurants, and food carts. Also Banos.
Jeff Roubal — Google review
Lama sweaters & gloves & hats very reasonable. Nicely made.
Gloria Maxwell — Google review
Local market selling local handicrafts and souvenirs
Jason L — Google review
For English speaking tourists, La Recova is a friendly haven with a good selection of quality handicrafts. You’ll find a small handful of shops have proficiency in English. The prices may be a couple of dollars more than less convenient tourist destinations, but the selection is really good. While on the surface many of the shops may appear to have the same products, look a bit deeper and closer to find some treasures. We found some great bird whistles (you fill them with water, very cool), ocarinas, sweaters, and trompos for the kids. Go a bit deeper and there are some really cool Diaguita style mugs. Papayas are also unique to the region, so if you can, I recommend picking up some artisan candied papayas to bring back home. If you’re hoping to find Diaguita ceramic replicas, you’ll likely not find any here - something you’ll have to travel to one of the towns in the valley for.
Andrea Luisa — Google review
My wife and I found a couple of wonderful shops where we bought souvenirs, the people were friendly and the selection was good.
Christopher Griffiths — Google review
Nice place with a lot of shops , hairdresser restraunt , great to find souvenirs and local produce
Florian Leuchtner — Google review
Hmmmm, perfect for a souvenir with some treasures to be found but the problem is that every treasure is found in every local. I think that the preserved baboaca is a good price. Even the wool was priced fairly. However, you are left feeling that after the third local there aren't any more to see. The second floor looks good for a brief Pisco Sour prior to renegotiating the city-town.
Philip P — Google review
Plaza de Armas
6. Plaza de Armas
Town square
Sights & Landmarks
Faro Monumental
7. Faro Monumental
4.1
(22457)
Monument
Sights & Landmarks
Square concrete lighthouse & city landmark completed in 1951 directly located on a popular beach.
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Beautiful views of the ocean and beaches and interesting history lesson. All the signs and information is in Spanish.
Georgia Little — Google review
And old, recently refurbished lighthouse, people seem to enjoy it though
Eric Schmidt — Google review
Good spot for sunset. Too bad there are so many big buildings around
Julie Millet — Google review
Tourist hotspot. A classic photo from La Serena. Ar night the lighthouse lights give a nice touch to your photo. Recommended by sunsets
Antonio Moreno — Google review
Monumental tower by the beach in this sea town resort near Ciquimbo
Jason L — Google review
The lighthouse is not in great shape. It was never a functional lighthouse. It was built to be.an attraction and a landmark for the city of La Serena. Tsunamis have swept across it a number of times. It is often foggy in the morning making the beach obscure.
larry cooper — Google review
Nice view, well preserved, free entrance
Ilona — Google review
Few signs, all in Spanish. Nice bathrooms and views across the bay
Bracken Smith — Google review
La serena and Coquimbo are beautifull towns on the pacific coast, nice night life, perfect restaurants, great for taking just few days off... And the sunset is a must here 😉
martin mihalik — Google review
Despite signs saying otherwise on the front door it was closed when we visited so I cannot comment on the inside. Exterior was interesting enough with the large ca noon facing the ocean but a little information would have been helpful.
Phil McC — Google review
Meeting and melting pot point for La Serena. Cultural events, street food, tourist sightseeing, sports, all going on around here. Nice place to have a shot taken of your vacation in La Serena.
Manuel Albornoz — Google review
Place was closed. There were some shady guys arround it. It is dirty and smells kinda bad. I don't recommend wasting your time going here.
Reinaldo Jerez Contreras — Google review
Nice place to start your walk or bike ride down the beach. Decent breeze and decently crowded
Nick Kiessig — Google review
Beautiful place. Amazing views. Awesome people.
Randall Eckerich — Google review
Mallplaza La Serena
8. Mallplaza La Serena
4.3
(18355)
Shopping mall
Shopping
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Watch your wallets folks! Lots of nabbers about
Calum Taylor — Google review
The best mall in the area.
Starting Point Tours & Transfers — Google review
An other market with different stores
Arturo Ib??ez Gonz?lez — Google review
Has everything, including cinema
Hussein Duvigneau — Google review
Good place to have a quick bite while waiting for the bus or before going to the airport. Tip for shoppers: department stores have stock for items not available at Santiago, take a look. Small but it works. People mostly friendly.
Julio Riquelme — Google review
Close to bus terminal - good place to have a quick lunch before your trip. Failed to find a grocery store/mall, but there's a lot of restaurants/fast foods. Has number of sport shops, so, you can buy some last minute equip, if needed.
Alex Pyshkin — Google review
If your backpacking and waiting a while at the bus station, pop over to mall get yourself something to eat and jump on WiFi. The WiFi was good so I could download a few films for the night bus I had ahead of me and was better to chill here than at bus station!
Clement Maguire — Google review
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Manuel Garcia — Google review
Your typical Chilean mall. Not much to do if you are a guy. Parking free for the first half an hour.
Ronny Martinez — Google review
Nice place , lots of stores, but can be busy at times
S. C — Google review
Super close to the bus terminal. They have a decent food court.
Darlene Benitez — Google review
Catedral de La Serena
9. Catedral de La Serena
4.6
(426)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
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Welcoming to a stranger on Christmas eve. Beautiful tree. Stained glass is inspiring.
Bruce Gayle — Google review
Nice cathedral in La Serena
Edin Krnic — Google review
almost got my bag stolen
Florencia Paz Cousiño — Google review
Wow
ZHeM Alexis — Google review
(Translated by Google) The largest religious center in the city, with a colossal structure that can be seen like a rising giant from almost all points of the city of La Serena. (Original) El centro religioso más grande la ciudad, con una estructura colosal que se puede observar como gigante en ascenso desde casi todos los puntos de la ciudad de la serena.
Rodolfo Barboza — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice cathedral and well maintained!! 😁❤️ (Original) Muy linda catedral y bien cuidada!! 😁❤️
Claudio Rojas Castillo (CRojas8) — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful construction, beautiful mass, impressive choir (Original) Hermosa construcción, bella misa, el coro impresionante
Bianca Pons — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful, very well cared for, and you breathe a lot of peace (Original) Hermosa muy cuidada, y se respira mucha paz
Tamaiba Perez — Google review
Cavas Del Valle
10. Cavas Del Valle
4.9
(485)
Vineyard
Nature & Parks
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Amazing experience. Very friendly staff. They deserve 5stars. Not all vines met my taste but some very great ones were among the variety they offered.
Christoph M. — Google review
Eugenia was the star of the show, for my brother and I. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a wine tasting where the guide is able to convey the complex wine intricacies as simply and succinct as Eugenia. I was not planning to spend much in buying these wines but after hearing from her the story of cavas, and tasting the wines, I had no choice. I bought a bunch of wine that unfortunately will not last as I will drink them as soon as I get home. Amazing place, everyone should spend some time with Cavas del Valle.
Carlos Camacho — Google review
Family owned winery. Delicious el vino!
HAVI PARK — Google review
Nice family owned winery. We did a quick tour and tried four of their wines. Very delicious.
Maria Hock — Google review
Pleasant place to stop for a tasting as we cycled through the valley.
J. C. — Google review
Really special wines. I loved the whites because of their very fruity flavours. Their wine has won prizes and and is on the more expensive side. The person running the show (daughter of the owners) speaks good English as well, which is a definite plus for foreigners.
Johan — Google review
very nice wine, easy parking and wine tasting
Michael Corlett — Google review
Great Place with excelent products. It has been a must go in my trips to the valley due to their excellence in wine. They have some exclusive products such as syrah late harvest, which is one of the most delicious wines I've tried.
Luis Felipe CortésVargas — Google review
Parque Nacional Fray Jorge
11. Parque Nacional Fray Jorge
4.5
(1527)
National park
Nature & Parks
Nature conservation area created in 1941 featuring woodland hiking leading to coastal views.
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Truly something unique about this place. Mother nature is stunning in the beauty of this earth. This micro climate only exists in this location, and it's situated such that the ocean mist rises and supplies enough water to create this forest. The temperature is a complete escape from the aired dry region it lives in, and the moisture in the air is something unique. Definitely worth a stop! Be sure to purchase your pass online before you venture in as it can only be had online, and there is little service within the park.
Patrick Dunlop — Google review
Very cool, but drive up the hike is humid, hot and straight up. The you have to hike down too. But the desert to rain forest is amazing at the top.
Ashley Folkestad — Google review
The national park is in great condition, it has nice paths for trekking, but at the moment, conaf, the national agency in charge of it, has the most extended path closed. Anyway, the most important one is open, the hydrophilic forest, a 50 mins at slow pace path where you can see by your own the dispute between desertic and forestry flora, this is an unique feature of this place, who is recognized by UNESCO has one of the starlight place to go.
Eric Schmidt — Google review
Very nice trekking and green forest. A long dirt road about 40km. Very steep hills for cars, drive carefully.
Ronal Zepeda T. — Google review
Nature is amazing, beatuful place. There are camping, bathroom, parking. You can't do fire to cook. Th road is in very very bad condition, low cars are not recommended to go.
Sebastian Hernandez Albayay — Google review
30 or 40 min to get in to the park. The road is not good, but the park is very nice.
Margarita Angeles — Google review
One of the most extraordinary places in Chile and in the world. In the middle of a desertic climate area this park has a tropical atmosphere with most incredible fauna and flora. It is well maintained. Routes are clear and easy to follow and a lot of effort has been put to make it self explanatory with small signs everywhere. Worth spending the whole day.
Zohar Ben David — Google review
I liked this park. A neat experience, cool nature, very well maintained and controlled. Well run. The trails were very well manicured, and the rangers were cool. Be aware that US citizens are expected to pay double what locals pay, which is annoying (we don't do that in the US to Chilean's). So took off a star for that. But yea, overall it was a cool experience and worth coming out to. Like all park visits ever, come before noon if you want to beat the crowds; and they do regulate traffic in, so if you show at 1:00pm expect to wait a bit.
Travelling MapGuy — Google review
Centro Terapéutico Valle del Encanto
12. Centro Terapéutico Valle del Encanto
3.0
(6)
Acupuncture clinic
Nature & Parks
Slide 1 of 4
Excelentes profesionales, muy bien atendido! (Translated by Google) Excellent professionals, very well attended!
Katherin Marlene Chávez Maluenda — Google review
Malisimo... pague 2 sesiones y a la segunda sesion que fui , no sabia nada de mi nisiquiera se tomo la molestia de registrarme en sus archivos, tuve que contarle todo denuevo y explicarle los medicamentos que ella me dejó, pesimo (Translated by Google) Terrible... I paid for 2 sessions and the second session I went to, she didn't know anything about me, she didn't even bother to register me in her files, I had to tell her everything again and explain the medications she gave me, terrible.
Jorge Varas Vargas — Google review
No respondieron (Translated by Google) They did not respond
Ely Calderon — Google review
Contesten LAS LLAMADAS!!!!! (Translated by Google) Answer THE CALLS!!!!!
Yesenia Alvarez — Google review
Archaeological Museum of La Serena
13. Archaeological Museum of La Serena
4.2
(938)
Archaeological museum
Museums
Pre-Columbian finds, including pottery, art & a mummy, are showcased at this archaeological museum.
Slide 1 of 10
Very nice museum, quite interactive and well displayed.
Jeroen Stoffels . — Google review
Fascinating! And some exquisite items.
Connected Nature — Google review
Very nice place to meet Moai come from Easter Island! Also the museum have remarkable potteries and others. Go to the museum and join the past. It’ free.
Jiyoo Lee — Google review
Very interesting items displayed. I checked the website before coming and it didn't say, but it was closed for remodeling and just a few items were displayed. They were amazing, anyway. But we didn't get anybody to guide us, nor any info apart from the not-well-organized 2 rooms available.
Ignitius C — Google review
Impressive collection with the highlight from the Easter Island. The free entrance it s a real gift from La Serena city
Lapo Ciuffi — Google review
It was a really small museum, only a small corridor and entrance! But the items were really interesting and mostly related to the hunting tools of ancient residents of chile! They had also a goid chronological illustration about the archeology of Chile.
Anya Samadi — Google review
This museum is currently closed and undergoing renovations. They have a small number of displays in the lobby, which you can visit for free.
Renee — Google review
The place is closed.
Carol Leung — Google review
At the time of my visit, some rooms in the Museum were being renovated and closed but, for the few I visited, the archeological items (potteries mostly) were spectacular and well lit with a nice museography, only there were too few. The entrance was free and the staff really friendly. So, in the end, this was quite a small museum but it was very much worth visiting. It took me less than twenty minutes to do it and I don't see any reason to skip it unless you are allergic to Museums.
François Y — Google review
Very little to see because it was being renovated. Would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Staff not really helpful.
Helen Lowry — Google review
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
14. Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
4.8
(340)
Observatory
Museums
Slide 1 of 8
Great tour and pretty cool. The view is exceptional.
Peter Au — Google review
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) is a NOIRLab facility at 2200m height of Mt.Cerro Tololo in the Coquimbo, Chile. It hosts 4m Victor M Blanco Telescope and several other telescopes. It is open for visitors on Saturday for 4-42 visitors. Booking information is available at following link: https://noirlab.edu/public/visits/cerro-tololo-chile/
Ankit Kumar — Google review
Not only was the visit to the telescopes amazing, but the view from the mountaintop was breathtaking.
Walter Rahmer — Google review
Great experience here.
Nattida Samanso — Google review
Just an amazing place, beautiful views and astonishing night skies.
Fábio Rafael Herpich — Google review
Google has asked me to rate this joint, so here goes. It's an out-of-the-way place - you have to be really dedicated to come here. Travel time from the US is on the order of 20 hours. The food is pretty good for a place that's on a mountain in the desert, but the real reason people come here is the sub-arcsecond seeing. This place's specialty is the 4-meter Blanco telescope, with the Dark Energy Camera mounted at prime focus. Be aware that you'll need a reservation to observe here: the "Time Allocation Committee" is pretty choosey.
Gregory Green — Google review
Magico night in Cerro Tololo with incredibile sunset and sub rise. Sky with SQM 21.66!
Diego Bonata — Google review
The «Dean» of Astronomical Observatories, it also smoothly blends in the dramatic beauty of the landscape.
Roberto Avilés A. — Google review
Museo de Historia Regional Presidente Ga Briel González Videl
15. Museo de Historia Regional Presidente Ga Briel González Videl
4.4
(200)
Museum
History Museums
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(Translated by Google) A very well done and quite explanatory museum (Original) Un museo muy bien hecho y bastante explicativo
Elvis Melendez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Formerly the museum was the house of President Gabriel González Videla, but this hill was 3 years ago, so do not expect to see it. Currently there are two rooms that exhibit regional themes such as mining and artisan looms. (Original) Antiguamente el museo era la casa del presidente Gabriel González Videla, pero este cerro hace 3 años por lo cual no esperen conocerla. Actualmente son dos salas que exponen temas regionales como la mineria y telares artesanales.
Dany Zone — Google review
(Translated by Google) A good Museum, with many interesting articles. (Original) Un buen Museo, con muchos artículos interesantes.
Karen Becker Portilla — Google review
(Translated by Google) You can go through it calmly and see details of our history. (Original) Se puede recorrer tranquilamente y ver detalles de nuestra historia .
Luchys Rios Gomez — Google review
Parque Acuático Curunina
16. Parque Acuático Curunina
4.6
(3431)
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
Slide 1 of 10
It is a nice place to visit, pools and restaurants are in good shape, There are different pools by age. One key recommendation is to arrive early and book your return (car) prevously (otherwise you will suffer to wait, wait and wait for a bus or cabify, which are very limited in that area).
Pablo Cabezas — Google review
Very nice. Friendly staff. Clean pools. AMAZING churros Only thing I didn't enjoy was the large pathway. It has lots of little rocks, and I had bare feet. Otherwise highly recommend
Madison Reil — Google review
Super
Cecilia Isabel Pi?a Herrera — Google review
Nice place to enjoy the water with the family!
Cinel Mariano — Google review
Fun for the whole family
Delyna Reil — Google review
Sector vip 👌
Erika Chacón — Google review
ok
dario delfin — Google review
bellisimo
Andrea Gonzalez Meza — Google review
Execelete
Andrea Carrizo — Google review
Good
Maansejo Molina Chang — Google review

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