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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Elqui Valley, Coquimbo Region
Discover the best top things to do in Elqui Valley, Chile including Biblioteca Regional Gabriela Mistral, Catedral De San Bartolome De La Serena, Pisquera Aba Oficial, Iglesia San Francisco de Asis, Centro Turistico Cooperativa Capel, Museo Entomologico de Vicuna, Iglesia Santo Domingo, Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Museum, Archaeological Museum, Iglesia de Inmaculada Concepcion.
Restaurants in Elqui Valley
1. Biblioteca Regional Gabriela Mistral
2. Catedral De San Bartolome De La Serena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
The exterior of this moderate Cathedral is currently in the midst of having its exterior restored, Even with that happening, we loved stopping here on a Sunday to take a quick look of the interior. It is not over-the-top like many European Cathedrals but is more simple, yet beautiful. It features many gorgeous stained glass windows. BOTTOM LINE: This church is easy to find because it is located directly across the street from the main city plaza, Plaza de Armas. The construction began on this church in 1844 and dedicated twelve years later. The massive front doors are amazing. The Cathedral is named after San Bartolome who is the patron saint of La Serena. MY RATING: 8/10
3. Pisquera Aba Oficial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Boutique company that produces pisco since 1921 in the Elqui Valley. Crafted from hand harvested muscat grapes of great aromatic quality. Each end of summer, the fruit is first turned into wine to be distilled in ancient copper still pots in a double distillation process. After 12 to 24 months of maturation, the spirit is blended with ultra pure water to adjust alcoholic strength to 40% in a step
Reviewed By stork90 - Mount Juliet, United States
We only had to wait a few minutes for an English speaking guide, who was funny and informative. I too, enjoy a smaller operation vs the large commercial ones, and we quickly learned the steps in making pisco. He answered all our questions easily. The tasting at the end surprised us that we liked the lowest end pisco for its smoothness, vs the barrel aged Fuegos. We really enjoyed the cocktails with mango and ?macai berry, so much so, that we bought a small bottle of each pre-made cocktail.
4. Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
5. Centro Turistico Cooperativa Capel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Porque queremos cuidarte, y por motivos de la contingencia sanitaria cerramos nuestro Centro Turístico hasta nuevo aviso, estaremos preparándonos para volver con el cariño y cordialidad de siempre. Apertura y más información será comunicada por nuestras redes sociales.
Reviewed By Andypose - Buenos Aires, Argentina
We walked from Vicuña and were offered a tour within 30 minutes in English or Spanish. We paid for the Capel tour (4000 pesos) and were really surprised by its great value. It included a 45 minute tour, 2 piscos to taste and a free glass. We really enjoyed our tour with Rafaela. She was very informed and taught us a lot about Pisco. We definitely recommend a visit.
6. Museo Entomologico de Vicuna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By good_ants - Santiago, Chile
The "other museum" across town wasn't letting us in (even though it was dead quiet), so we strolled over to see this little one in central Vicuna. We "dropped a dollar" in the cup and gawked, squirmed and giggled at the interesting collection of insects, fossils, and models in this great museum. Definitely worth a visit that won't last an hour, just on the corner of the main square ('plaza de armas') in little, old Vicuna.
7. Iglesia Santo Domingo
8. Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 89 reviews
This museum and national monument houses over 3,500 indigenous artifacts and paintings.
9. Archaeological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 100 reviews
Chile's indigenous Tarapaca and Antofagasta cultures are strongly represented in this Archeaological Museum.
