Stopping outside of La Ligua for some of their Chile-famous pastriesManjar-filled delightLaguna Conchali, outside of Los Vilos. A great spot for bird watching.Birds to spot: Chiloe Wigeon, Cinnamon Teal, Great Egret, Chilean Mockingbird, White-Tailed Kite, White-Tuted Grebe, and more.
Turbines everywhere on the way between Los Vilos and La Serena
La Serena
The Japanese GardenCueca Brava in the Mercado La Recova
Eating papayas makes a delicious way to spend your time in La Serena!
Inside the Museo Arqueologico
The La Serena Lighthouse
Vicuña
Death mask of Gabriela Mistral, South America´s first Nobel Prize winner, and who was born in Vicuña. The town also has a museum dedicated to her life and achievements.
Checking out the Pisquera Aba distilleryPisco with Maqui, a berry found in the south of Argentina and Chile. Que RICO!Visiting the stars with Alfa Aldea. Highly recommended.Only Spring and we are already swimming! We found our cabaña on Yapo – no middle man to pay and great prices!
Villa Seca + Paihuano
Sun-baked goods in Villa Seca! Love to see all that solar energy being put to good use.Copao is a fruit endemic to Chile that comes from the Eulychnia acida cactus. The Elqui Valley is a great place to try it, along with deliciously cold and fresh fruit juices.
Pisco Elqui
Fundo Los Nichos, one of the few family owned distilleries in the area. Support small!
