Location: Coquimbo
Coquimbo Region, Chile
Country: Chile
Region: Coquimbo
Province: Elqui
Founded: 1867
Government• Type: Municipality
• Alcalde: Cristian Galleguillos Vega
Area• Total: 1,429.3 km (551.9 sq mi)
Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)
Population (2012 census)• Total: 200,117
• Density: 140/km (360/sq mi)
• Urban: 154,316
• Rural: 8,720
Demonym(s): Coquimban
Sex• Men: 79,428
• Women: 83,608
Time zone: CLT (UTC−3)
Postal code: 1780000
Area code(s): 56 + 51
Website: Municipality of Coquimbo
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What to do and see in Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region: The Best Free Things to do
July 7, 2021 Diedre Savory
Coquimbo is a port city, commune and capital of the Elqui Province, located on the Pan-American Highway, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. Coquimbo is situated in a valley 10 km (6 mi) south of La Serena, with which it forms Greater La Serena with more than 400,000 inhabitants. The commune spans an area around the harbor of 1,429.3 km (552 sq mi). The average temperature in the city lies around 14 °C (57 °F), and precipitation is low.
Restaurants in Coquimbo
1. Mosque of Coquimbo - Centro Mohammed VI para el Dialogo de las Civilizaciones
2. Playa Guanaqueros
3. Totoralillo
4. Playa La Herradura
5. Fuerte Lambert
Camino Al Fuerte Lambert # 37, Coquimbo 1780005 Chile
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4.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By msuzdak - White Plains, United States
Across from La Serena and the end of the point is Fuerte Lambert - an old fort. No entrance fee to enter but you do get spectacular views. Lots of birds and a few seals frequent this area. A peaceful hour not to be missed!
