Discover La Serena and Coquimbo on a Colonial and Coastal City Tour
Highlights
- Historic Center of La Serena, decorated streets and colonial architecture, La Serena Cathedral and historic churches.
- Japanese Garden, one of the largest in Latin America.
- La Serena Monumental Lighthouse, symbol of the city.
- La Recova Market, where you can buy local crafts and taste typical products.
- Puerto de Coquimbo, marine life and fishing. Enjoy fresh seafood.
- Cruz del Tercer Milenio, an important place of pilgrimage.
- Barrio Inglés, famous for its Victorian architecture, bars and restaurants.
Itinerary
Today we will embark on this captivating journey through La Serena and Coquimbo, where every corner tells a story and every view is a work teacher.
We will meet at the hotel lobby to begin this adventure full of discoveries, history, colonial architecture, vibrant markets, coastal views, sea breezes and love for local life.
We start with one of the most iconic places in La Serena,The picturesque Recova welcomes us with its charming stalls, followed by the historic Plaza de Armas and its colonial historic buildings. Each step is an immersion in the rich history of the city.
We will continue this beautiful journey immersing ourselves in serenity of the Japanese Garden, an oriental aesthetic oasis that offers a respite from calm in the middle of the city, it was inaugurated in 1994 as part of the anniversary n°450 of the La Serena foundation, being a gift to the community.
After capturing the essence of the Japanese heart in the middle of this city, we will continue to the Monumental Lighthouse, built between 1950 and 1951 by the Chilean Navy. Given his fundamental condition of "urban landmark remarkable vertical", makes it a recognized tourist landmark national level and of great social value, its aesthetic and architectural value is defined by its proportion and height and by its neo-colonial style in version of fortification, adapted to the architectural typology of a lighthouse, typical of the Serena Plan.
We tour the beautiful and characteristic Avenida Del Mar, witness of the majestic bay that connects La Serena and Coquimbo. We will have a vision of the diverse gastronomic offer while you enjoy the sea breeze and the panoramic views, so you can also decide where to go later.
Upon arriving in Coquimbo, We glide along the picturesque waterfront, enjoying the harmony between the ocean and city. The Cross of the Third Millennium awaits us. This is a religious memorial located in the El Vigía de Coquimbo hill. It was built on the occasion of the jubilee of the year 2000 of the Catholic Church. It also offers us the opportunity to go up to the museum more than 200 meters above sea level. An unparalleled opportunity to See the entire city from above.
We will descend from the cross and we head to the imposing Fort Lambert, witness to the military history of the region. This fortification in the city of Coquimbo, specifically on the Castillo del Carmen hill, in the sector called Punta Pelícanos, because 40 meters in front of the coast there is a islet populated with these birds.
Before starting the return we explore the charming English Quarter of Coquimbo, where history and the Buenos Aires lifestyle are intertwined on every street. Located next to the center of the city of Coquimbo, the English Quarter is classified as the tourist area, gastronomic and heritage par excellenceof the region. surprising its visitors during the day with craft shops, pastries and cafes, while at night there are about fifty restaurants, pubs and discotheques who light up bohemian life from the port of Coquimbo.
With a full heart of memories of these experiences, we returned to the hotel. Every corner explored, Each story discovered becomes part of your memory of La Serena and Coquimbo, two jewels on the Chilean coast.
We are waiting for you on this beautiful urban coastal adventure.
included with
- Transfer from La Serena (Ida y Vuelta).
- Bilingual Guide.
- Optional lunch.
excluded by
- Drinks or food not specified.
- Unspecified extras.
- Tuition fees.
- Insurance.
Essential
Information
- Minimum 2 passengers for shared service operation.
- Pick up and drop off times considered from La Serena.
- It is recommended not to take the tour on Mondays due to the fact that many of the places we visit are closed.
- Rate not valid for cruise passengers.
Restrictions
- No previous experience required.
Detailed Description
Today we will embark on this captivating journey through La Serena and Coquimbo, where every corner tells a story and every view is a work teacher.
We will meet at the hotel lobby to begin this adventure full of discoveries, history, colonial architecture, vibrant markets, coastal views, sea breezes and love for local life.
We start with one of the most iconic places in La Serena,The picturesque Recova welcomes us with its charming stalls, followed by the historic Plaza de Armas and its colonial historic buildings. Each step is an immersion in the rich history of the city.
We will continue this beautiful journey immersing ourselves in serenity of the Japanese Garden, an oriental aesthetic oasis that offers a respite from calm in the middle of the city, it was inaugurated in 1994 as part of the anniversary n°450 of the La Serena foundation, being a gift to the community.
After capturing the essence of the Japanese heart in the middle of this city, we will continue to the Monumental Lighthouse, built between 1950 and 1951 by the Chilean Navy. Given his fundamental condition of "urban landmark remarkable vertical", makes it a recognized tourist landmark national level and of great social value, its aesthetic and architectural value is defined by its proportion and height and by its neo-colonial style in version of fortification, adapted to the architectural typology of a lighthouse, typical of the Serena Plan.
We tour the beautiful and characteristic Avenida Del Mar, witness of the majestic bay that connects La Serena and Coquimbo. We will have a vision of the diverse gastronomic offer while you enjoy the sea breeze and the panoramic views, so you can also decide where to go later.
Upon arriving in Coquimbo, We glide along the picturesque waterfront, enjoying the harmony between the ocean and city. The Cross of the Third Millennium awaits us. This is a religious memorial located in the El Vigía de Coquimbo hill. It was built on the occasion of the jubilee of the year 2000 of the Catholic Church. It also offers us the opportunity to go up to the museum more than 200 meters above sea level. An unparalleled opportunity to See the entire city from above.
We will descend from the cross and we head to the imposing Fort Lambert, witness to the military history of the region. This fortification in the city of Coquimbo, specifically on the Castillo del Carmen hill, in the sector called Punta Pelícanos, because 40 meters in front of the coast there is a islet populated with these birds.
Before starting the return we explore the charming English Quarter of Coquimbo, where history and the Buenos Aires lifestyle are intertwined on every street. Located next to the center of the city of Coquimbo, the English Quarter is classified as the tourist area, gastronomic and heritage par excellenceof the region. surprising its visitors during the day with craft shops, pastries and cafes, while at night there are about fifty restaurants, pubs and discotheques who light up bohemian life from the port of Coquimbo.
With a full heart of memories of these experiences, we returned to the hotel. Every corner explored, Each story discovered becomes part of your memory of La Serena and Coquimbo, two jewels on the Chilean coast.
We are waiting for you on this beautiful urban coastal adventure.
