City: Coquimbo Region
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The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Coquimbo Region, Chile
The Coquimbo Region (Spanish: IV Región de Coquimbo, pronounced [koˈkimbo]) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. It is some 400 km north of the capital, Santiago.
Restaurants in Coquimbo Region
1. Calle Bilbao
2. Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea
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5.0 based on 255 reviews
Located two kilometres from the city of Vicuna and overlooking nine hectares of beautiful and prolific vineyards you can find the 'Alfa Aldea' Natural Planetarium. In this splendid place you can enjoy an unforgettable stellar experience, a different concept of astronomical observation. Our intention is to be always in touch with nature, mirroring the way the first, ancient astronomers watched the skies. The modern astronomical facilities are located in the middle of the vineyards; in order to provide superior service and ensure a wonderful astronomical experience to our visitors a ground-level amphitheatre has been built with a seating capacity of 50 people. The design of the aforementioned building allows the installation of our last-generation telescopes of 10", 12" and 16" inches. All extra accessories (ocular lens suitcases and filters) are included and are available for the tour guide. Personalized tours are available in English and Spanish languages.
Reviewed By MLL1592 - Innsbruck, Austria
Very nice Tour in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere in beautiful vineyard. Group size Maximum of 12. Excellent explanations in spanish and english. Everyone gets the time to watch through the telescope several times. You can ask all that comes to your mind. I even got picked up and brought back to my hostel with no charge. Wine from their vineyard and tomato soup are served. My first ever astronomy tour. Very impressive. Thank you!
3. Museo de Avenida Francisco de Aguirre
4. Avenida Costanera
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
5. Observatorio Astronomico la Silla de Eso
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Fabian030 - Berlin, Germany
Great introduction, quite “private” tour in English, as we were the only “English only” speaking people, and some great encounters with very friendly, and helpful astronomers who were angeraint your questions even in detail. That was a great tour we took here.
6. Mosque of Coquimbo - Centro Mohammed VI para el Dialogo de las Civilizaciones
7. Plaza de armas de Ovalle
8. Barrio Patrimonial La Serena
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Barrio Patrimonial is an important part of the heritage of the Typical Zone of La Serena city. Formed in 1544 when the first Spaniards arrived in that territory. In 1981 it was declared a Typical Zone by the Council of National Monuments. Currently has an interesting commercial and gastronomic offer as well as cultural.
9. Plaza de Armas
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4.0 based on 413 reviews
This 450 year old, tree-shaded park is known locally as the Parque de Potos (Park of Bare Behinds), for its many nude greek statues.
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
We took a nice stroll thru this beautiful city plaza. In the center of the plaza is quite a nice fountain and pool with several statues. We were here on a Sunday and it was very quiet considering the unrest the area around it has experienced over the past few months with governmental protests. You can see splattered protest paint on most of the civic buildings, statues, banks and businesses around the square. Very said to see. BOTTOM LINE: I the plaza we say families enjoying time together. Some local vendors were selling items there also. The plaza is directly across from the La Serena Cathedral. Overall the square was nicely landscaped and was quietly patrolled by police officers. We thought is was very nice city park. MY RATING: 8/10.
10. Avenida del Mar
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4.0 based on 1,048 reviews
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.
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