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Hurtigruten Group

Coquimbo (La Serena) - Coquimbo and La Serena

Excursion

Free

Duration
3h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 traveller(s)
Booking code
INCL-CQQ1

Discover La Serena with its iconic lighthouse and vibrant Recova Market brimming with artisanal treasures.
  • Enjoy incredible views of the city and bay on this scenic driving tour.

  • Visit La Serena with its abundant beautiful beaches and towering lighthouse. 

  • Explore the array of local crafts and produce at the city’s Recova Market.


Stunning vistas  

Your tour takes you on a scenic coastal drive towards La Serena, Chile’s second oldest city.  

First, you’ll get to admire the city’s emblematic, 91-foot-high lighthouse before continuing to the main plaza, where we’ll stop to explore. You’ll also visit the lively Recova Market, where you can browse the crafts and local produce, and we’ll head to the Archaeological Museum to admire the many pre-Columbian artifacts*. 

Practical information

  • Language: English and German (subject to availability) 

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear lightweight, comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.  

  • Walking information: Involves moderate physical activity with approximately 0.6 miles of walking over dirt pathways and at times uneven surfaces, including some steps at the museum.  

  • Wheelchair accessible: No. 

  • Please note: The museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays 

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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