Coquimbo & La Serena: Chile’s Coastal Icons

Avenida del Mar: Depart the pier and travel along Avenida del Mar, a 12-kilometer coastal road known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Experience the lively environment filled with hotels, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and lush gardens as you make your way to La Serena.

City Symbol: Visit the Monumental Lighthouse, a 28-meter-high symbol of the city constructed in 1951. You will have time to capture photos of the picturesque beaches alongside this historic structure.

Marble Marvels: Continue your tour down Francisco de Aguirre Boulevard, which showcases reproductions of historic marble statues scattered among the trees in this well-loved park.

Archaeological Museum: Discover La Serena's historic downtown, founded in 1544, starting at the Main Square. Walk three blocks to the Archaeological Museum, housed in a building from 1945, and explore an impressive collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, including Diaguita pottery.

La Recova: Take a few moments to stroll to La Recova, a lively market where you can find souvenirs, local items such as papayas, and handcrafted goods before rejoining your bus. You will then proceed back to the pier using the inner road.

What’s Included:

• Entrance fees to the Archaeological Museum.