Coquimbo and La Serena Highlights and Beaches
Coquimbo and La Serena Highlights and Beaches
Driving through downtown Coquimbo, you'll pass the Plaza de Armas or main square, where you will see a mix of colonial and modern architecture. Continue on to La Herradura. During a brief stop at this seaside resort, your guide will regale you with legends of pirates and corsairs.
Along the coast, you will see the old lighthouse, a symbol of La Serena. Then make your way down the lovely tree-lined Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, stopping at the Archaeological Museum, which houses the most complete collection of pre-colonial artifacts from this region.
There is a splendid display of Diaguita pottery as well as an original Moai from Easter Island. A short walk from the museum brings you to La Recova Market, where you will have some free time to browse among handicrafts, pottery, papaya products, semi-precious stones, and alpaca wool handicrafts. Your next stop is La Serena University.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city and Coquimbo Bay before returning to the pier.