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Mundo Caballo
Ollie #1 of 25 attractions in La Serena
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: By four generations we have lived and worked together with our horses. Come to live an experience riding or participate in traditional activities and...... more » Owner description: By four generations we have lived and worked together with our horses. Come to live an experience riding or participate in traditional activities and enjoy the countryside in the Valle del Elqui, in day and night. Join us as we visited those from countries around the world and cities of Chile.WELCOME!Por cuatro generaciones hemos vivido y trabajado junto a nuestros caballos. Ven a vivir una experiencia ecuestre o participa de las actividades tradicionales del campo y disfruta en el valle del Elqui, en día y noche. Súmate a quienes ya nos visitaron desde diferentes países del mundo y ciudades de Chile. ¡¡¡ BIENVENIDO !!! « less
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Elqui Valley
Ollie #2 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews

In Elqui Valley there are a number of small towns. One of the most popular is Pisco del Elqui (around 70km from La Serena). This is an amazing place, it is very dry and desert... more »

Attraction type  Valleys; Mysterious Sites
Distance  45.9 km from city centre
Punta Choros
Ollie #3 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
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Damas Island
Ollie #4 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Watch playful dolphins on your way over to this island which, along with its two neighboring islands, harbors many protected species,including sea...... more » Owner description: Watch playful dolphins on your way over to this island which, along with its two neighboring islands, harbors many protected species,including sea lions and Humboldt penguins. « less
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Totoralillo
Ollie #5 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Popular surfer's beach in the southern part of the city.
Attraction type  Beaches
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Avenida del Mar
Ollie #6 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Sparkling beaches, hot hotels and local restaurants line this city street.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Beaches
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Fray Jorge National Park
Ollie #7 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The multiple ecosystems in this immense park include Valdivian forests overflowing with ferns and cinnamon trees, and is home to a variety of species...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  National Parks
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Spa Cochiguaz
Ollie #8 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
Isla Damas
Ollie #9 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Islands
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Mamalluca Observatory
Ollie #10 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Although no longer open to the public for observation, tourists can book a tour of the facilites and observe the skies from this prime spot in the...... more » Owner description: Although no longer open to the public for observation, tourists can book a tour of the facilites and observe the skies from this prime spot in the southern hemisphere. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Jardin del Corazon
Ollie #11 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
Ollie #12 of 25 attractions in La Serena
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Plaza de Armas
Ollie #13 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 12 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.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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La Serena's Cathedral
Ollie #14 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This 19th century National Monument anchors the corner of La Serena's public square.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Museum
Ollie #15 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This museum and national monument houses over 3,500 indigenous artifacts and paintings.
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto)
Ollie #16 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Discovered in 1946, this National Historic Monument is filled with petroglyphs and fossils.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  75.6 km from city centre
Casa Tamaya
Ollie #17 of 25 attractions in La Serena
5 of 5 stars 1 review
This relatively new vineyard is one of the largest in all of Chile, producing both varietal and reserve lines.
Attraction type  Wineries
Casa Pinera
Ollie #18 of 25 attractions in La Serena
5 of 5 stars 1 review
This National Monument is currently run by the University of La Serena.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Casa de La Providencia
Ollie #19 of 25 attractions in La Serena
5 of 5 stars 1 review
This converted orphanage is now a national monument boasting impressive colonial architecture and courtyard gardens.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Archaeological Museum
Ollie #20 of 25 attractions in La Serena
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Chile's indigenous Tarapaca and Antofagasta cultures are strongly represented in this Archeaological Museum.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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