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Astronomical Observation in the Elqui Valley – Nights of Stars
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12 to 14 Hours
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Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Enjoy the unique experience of visiting the Elqui Valley and the Mamalluca Observatory during a single day, making the most of your stay in the Coquimbo region in a way that you will never forget. You can also taste different concoctions produced in the area.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket observatory
- What is not included in the program.
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
11:00 AM
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Other collection points are established within the city of La Serena Craft center of the Recova - Bus terminal of the City of La Serena - Main square of the city of La Serena - In front of the Sernatur tourist information office.
What To Expect
Valle del Elqui
We will visit the most picturesque places of this great valley, which surrounds us with mysticism and relaxation. We will visit the center of product sales in the area, the Puclaro Reservoir, Vicuña and its attractions. We will know in a pisquera plant the process of the distillation of the grape. Lunch will take place in the restaurant of the place. We will continue the route to Paihuano, where we will make a detention at the viewpoint, to go to Monte Grande and get to know the house of Gabriela Mistral. Pisco Elqui is the last town on this circuit, a small town with narrow streets and adobe houses, where the oldest distillery in the area is located. The square stands out for a beautiful water fountain, with figures of children; the village church and crafts centers typical of the place, welcome us and say goodbye to this tour. We begin the return, where we will visit the city of Vicuña, its main square, where the Bauer Tower stands out.
9 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mamalluca Observatory
In the heart of the Elqui Valley, 69 km from the city of Vicuña, is the Mamalluca Observatory, the first Observatory for amateurs in the country. In this tour you can enjoy and learn the charm of this strange place called universe. It begins with an introduction to astronomy talk, where various astronomical aspects are presented; The observation is continued with outdoor telescopes where you can observe the Milky Way, constellations, clusters (clusters of stars), nebulas, planets, blue stars, among others. The visit concludes in the main computerized telescope, located in the observatory dome. See schedule for English-speaking foreigners.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by La Serena Turismo Chile
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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