10 Nature & Parks in La Serena That You Shouldn't Miss

December 8, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in La Serena, Chile including Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto), Valle del Elqui, Fray Jorge National Park, Punta Choros, Jardin del Corazon, Isla Damas, Valle del Elqui, Avenida del Mar, Serena Zoo, Playa El Faro.
Restaurants in La Serena

1. Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto)

Ovalle, La Serena Chile (53) 620 068 http://www.ovallito.cl/encanto
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto)

Discovered in 1946, this National Historic Monument is filled with petroglyphs and fossils.

Reviewed By ch812 - Washington DC, United States

What a stunning little site. We were met warmly at the main entrance at the top of the hill and after paying CP2800 for our entry and the car, we drove down in to the little valley to start looking around. We were given a map in English and Spanish. After about 20 minutes of walking we bumped into a guide and a guide in training who then spent the next two and a half hours guiding us around in English (and picking up other visitors as we went). Having the guides really added to our experience and understanding of this amazing site, although the petroglyphs etc are all marked with arrows and numbers. amazing to think for 4000 years people have been coming here Once the sun came out it got very hot and you needed water. There were clean porta potties in the park.

2. Valle del Elqui

La Serena Chile +56 51 245 1917 http://www.valledeelqui.cl
Excellent
74%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,418 reviews

Valle del Elqui

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.

3. Fray Jorge National Park

Route 5, La Serena Chile http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-bosques-de-fray-jorge
Excellent
47%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 171 reviews

Fray Jorge National Park

The multiple ecosystems in this immense park include Valdivian forests overflowing with ferns and cinnamon trees, and is home to a variety of species including eagles, pumas and guanacos.

4. Punta Choros

La Serena Chile +56 51 221 8970 http://www.turismopuntadechoros.cl
Excellent
60%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 598 reviews

Punta Choros

5. Jardin del Corazon

Avenida Francisco De Aguirre 350 Horarios de atención., La Serena 1710132 Chile 5651217013 http://turismoregiondecoquimbo.cl/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Desplegable-Jard%C3%ADn-Japon%C3%A9s.pdf
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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1%
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4.5 based on 690 reviews

Jardin del Corazon

Reviewed By nicolineb466 - Roosendaal, The Netherlands

Well what a surprise,to find this beautiful Japanse garden in La Serena. Very quiet too! If you have time,it’s a must see! Entrance fee very cheap too! We had a lovely day and had a lovely walk through this botanical garden????

6. Isla Damas

La Serena Chile +56 51 221 8970 http://www.ecoturismolaserena.cl
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 852 reviews

Isla Damas

7. Valle del Elqui

el Valle se extiende durante toda la carretera, La Serena Chile +56 9 9127 9095
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 180 reviews

Valle del Elqui

8. Avenida del Mar

Avenida del Mar, La Serena Chile
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 1,048 reviews

Avenida del Mar

Sparkling beaches, hot hotels and local restaurants line this city street.

Reviewed By SIBARITA0305 - Santiago, Chile

Beautiful avenue that borders the ocean with a nice beach and great condominiums. It has great ambiance with its many bars and restaurants. Reminds you of Barra de Tijuca in Rio.

9. Serena Zoo

Pasaje El Hinojal s/n, La Serena 1732538 Chile +56 9 9508 0146 http://www.laserenazoo.cl/
Excellent
25%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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3.5 based on 52 reviews

Serena Zoo

10. Playa El Faro

Avenida Del Mar 950, La Serena 1710197 Chile
Excellent
29%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
7%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 41 reviews

Playa El Faro

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